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Active DJ Entertainment

Bilingual MC
Do-Not-Play List
One Event Per Day
Projector

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Music selection
  • Unique party atmosphere
  • DJ quality
Sarah
Keirsten
Casey
Rebecca
Katie

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Based out of Wilmington, North Carolina, Active Entertainment takes delight in complementing weddings with memorable musical experiences. This accomplished business has been accompanying ceremonies and rocking receptions since 2000. Having performed on countless special occasions, owner Martin leads a stellar DJ team that adores seeing couples dancing to their favorite tracks. Dynamic and passionate about live performance, these professionals have the means to give your special day an unforgettable score.

Services Offered

Active Entertainment’s performers are willing to travel to events all over North Carolina. Featuring tunes from all manner of genres, their extensive song library is sure to impress you and your beloved. Whether you appreciate golden oldies or the latest top-50 hits, they will adapt their mix to suit your needs. A selection of event items is available, including microphones, projectors, uplighting, and a state-of-the-art PA system. Further services include:

  • Consultations
  • A one-event-per-day policy
  • MC duties
  • The creation of a do-not-play list

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

Visit website

Weddings with this vendor

Kirsten  & Tom 's wedding
Kirsten & Tom
13 photos
Emily & Dylan's wedding
Emily & Dylan
20 photos
Jenna & Tuck's wedding
Jenna & Tuck
79 photos
Kevin & Janel's wedding
Kevin & Janel
70 photos
Montana & Alex's wedding
Montana & Alex
49 photos
Emily & David's wedding
Emily & David
55 photos

FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$365

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of Active DJ Entertainment

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Reviewers rave that Active Entertainment delivers high-energy, crowd-pleasing music that keeps dance floors packed all night. DJs are professional, communicative, and handle ceremony-to-reception logistics with seamless transitions and tailored song choices, with optional extras like saxophone, CO2, jukebox, and upgraded booths. Overall, clients highly recommend them for memorable, stress-free weddings.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave that Active Entertainment delivers high-energy, crowd-pleasing music that keeps dance floors packed all night. DJs are professional, communicative, and handle ceremony-to-reception logistics with seamless transitions and tailored song choices, with optional extras like saxophone, CO2, jukebox, and upgraded booths. Overall, clients highly recommend them for memorable, stress-free weddings.

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 05/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

1000000000% would recommend!!

Ray was absolutely incredible and did such an amazing job as our wedding DJ! From the beginning, he was so easy to work with, professional, organized, and truly understood the kind of atmosphere we wanted for our wedding day.

On the wedding day, everything flowed perfectly because of him. The music during every part of the day was spot on, transitions were seamless, and he kept the energy up all night long.

What we appreciated most about Ray was how attentive he was to every detail and how well he read the crowd. He knew exactly how to keep the night moving while making sure everything still felt personal to us as a couple. He helped create such a fun, exciting, and memorable atmosphere that made our wedding feel truly special.

We are so grateful we chose Ray and would recommend him to absolutely anyone looking for a DJ who is talented, professional, reliable, and genuinely amazing at what he does. He played such a huge part in making our wedding unforgettable!
Keirsten
Keirsten Sent on 05/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Truly personal and electric execution

Active DJ Entertainment absolutely exceeded our expectations. Early in the planning process when I was meeting with wedding planners, every single one told me that Active Entertainment was the best choice we could make, and they were completely right.

They handled both the sound for our ceremony at Airlie Gardens and the music for our reception at Bluewater Waterfront Grill, and everything was seamless from start to finish. They even accommodated a friend of ours who played piano during the ceremony.

Martin was our reception DJ, and he did an incredible job taking the time to truly understand our music taste, preferences, and overall vision for the night. We wanted the music to feel like a high-energy concert and he executed it perfectly. The dance floor was packed all night, and the transitions and pacing were electric.

At Martin’s recommendation, we also added the live saxophone, which was one of the best decisions ever. It brought amazing live energy to the reception and elevated the whole experience.

Multiple guests told us it was the best music they had ever experienced at a wedding, and everyone had an incredible time all night long. We are so grateful to Martin and the entire Active DJ Entertainment team for helping make our wedding feel so special, memorable, and soooo much fun.
C
Cassidy Sent on 05/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thanks to Active Entertainment we had the best wedding!

We used Active Entertainment for our wedding. Ray Williams was our DJ. I have absolutely nothing but wonderful things to say about Ray. He was professional the entire time, he knew exactly what questions to ask to help guide us through the process, he worked really hard to meet our needs and wants, he did great as an MC and kept the night flowing perfectly. Active Entertainment as a whole was also wonderful, their music platform was super easy to use. Their communication the entire time made us feel valued and appreciated as customers. I would recommend Active Entertainment and specifically Ray 100000x over! They truly made our day so special! We still have guests that rage about how perfect our reception was and how so many people were on the dance floor for so long!
B
Breanna Sent on 04/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Active Entertainment was an 11/10!!!

Martin with Active Entertainment could not have done a better job! From the second the dance floor opened, no one left it until the reception was over. I have never seen so many people on the dance floor at a wedding for the entire time.

I have had so many people tell me that it was the best dance floor they have ever seen at a wedding. Martin and I only had one meeting with each other, but he understood the vibe we were going for from the jump.

I have recommended Martin & Active Entertainment to every person I know looking for a DJ!
Casey
Casey Sent on 04/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Experience!!

We had the best experience with Active DJ, and I cannot recommend them enough—especially RyRy!

From the very beginning, Active DJ did an initial consultation to really understand the vibe we were going for. They took the time to get the full picture of what we wanted for our wedding and matched us with RyRy, which ended up being absolutely perfect.

They asked thoughtful questions to make sure the music reflected us and would keep our guests on the dance floor with high energy all night—and RyRy delivered. He worked off of our playlist but also used his own expertise and read the room so well. His ability to adjust to the energy of the crowd and keep things flowing was honestly so impressive.

He did an amazing job appealing to guests of all ages, and the dance floor was packed the entire night. People were genuinely having the best time, and that’s exactly what we wanted.

If you’re looking for a DJ who knows how to keep the energy up, read the room, and make your wedding unforgettable, RyRy is your guy!!!
M
Maddie Sent on 10/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Shawn was incredible!!!!!

We had Shawn as our DJ and he abosulety nailed it and had our guests dancing the whole night! He was extremely responsive with any and all questions prior to the Wedding and was always happy to hop on a quick call! Couldn’t recommend more!
H
Hillary Sent on 09/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ- kept the party going!

Matt Hause was perfect for our reception- many attendees commented on the music and how great everything sounded. Very professional and easy to work with- definitely recommend!!
L
Lindsey Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding DJ

Martin exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding DJ! He played every song we wanted to hear and his playlist kept our dance floor packed the entire night. We had heard great reviews about him and the company from our planner, but we truly had the best experience and cannot recommend him enough!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mike Newkirk is the best!

When we were searching for a DJ for our wedding day, everyone said Active DJ is the company to book with in Wilmington and we couldn't be more thrilled with our choice. Mike was our wedding DJ and he did an absolutely phenomenal job. In our planning meeting we told him a huge priority for us was a fun, packed dance floor and boy did he deliver. I had so many guests come up to me after the wedding who specifically mentioned how great our DJ was. Mike did a perfect job of blending more modern music with some older favorites for the parents and extended family and the dance floor was packed all night. Highly recommend!
Katie
Katie Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Shawn Booth from Active DJ is the BEST!

If you are in need of a DJ get in touch with Shawn! He is the best. He did my wedding a couple weeks ago and he was the absolute best! He had us all on the dance floor. He is so easy to work with, responds quick, helpful with music selection if you are unsure, and prompt. You wont think twice if you book him!

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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Team

Martin
Martin
Owner
Shawn
Shawn
D.J.
Kaleb
Kaleb
D.J.
Dan
Dan
D.J.
Jesse
Jesse
D.J.
Cam
Cam
D.J.
Ray
Ray
D.J.
Charles
Charles
D.J.
Yoel
Yoel
D.J.
Tristan
Tristan
Saxophonist
Dane
Dane
Drummer
Ryan Stevens
Ryan Stevens
DJ
Kyle Steele
Kyle Steele
DJ
Shawn Meade
Shawn Meade
Saxophonist
Kramer Hines
Kramer Hines
DJ

Professional Network & Endorsements

Kickstand Events Kickstand Events Wedding Planners

Active DJ Entertainment is the top notch DJ company in Wilmington and surrounding areas. We trust their DJs more than any other. Their expertise, knowledge, and personalities bring the dance floor to life while staying on a timeline and keeping the party going! You won't be disappointed with any of the DJs from Active!

Design A Dream Events Design A Dream Events Wedding Planners

Active DJ Entertainment is always a joy to work with! They know how to set the tone for any event and keep the flow going all night long! They are always easy to work with, and for a planner that's very important. After all, we work hand in hand with the DJ throughout the entire event. Design A Dream Events would highly recommend Active DJ Entertainment to any client looking for a reputable DJ for their next event!

Kevin Martin | North Carolina Wedding Officiant | GetMarriedNC! Kevin Martin | North Carolina Wedding Officiant | GetMarriedNC! Wedding Officiants

Active DJ Entertainment is the best of the best in Southeastern NC and beyond with a stellar team of DJ's who listen to every couple's and their families' needs, and make a good time 'happen!'

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