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About

We are a Syracuse based DJ company serving Utica, Geneva, Auburn, Skaneateles, Fingerlakes, Ithaca, Binghamton and Alexandria Bay. We also offer photo booths, uplighting, custom monograms/name in lights, and videography services.

OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe music is central to your guests' experience. We try to make the most of your event's every moment without overshadowing what is really important - the purpose of the party - whether it's your wedding day, holiday party, anniversary, or corporate/school event.

We believe each song needs to be the absolute best choice for that particular moment in your party. No filler. Nothing inappropriate.

We believe each event needs to be built, tailored, and managed around YOUR idea of fun and not just what is usually done at similar events.

WHY US?
We come to you with exciting and fresh party ideas, all styles of music, polished DJs/MCs who love what they do, and years of references to underscore our commitment to crafting wonderful events. Our fee always includes your choice of lighting & special effects, a request guarantee, and a complete second sound system for your cocktail hour or ceremony that is held in separate room/outdoors.

Visit our website http://www.btedj.com or give us a call 315-492-7985 to find out how we can make your reception one that guests will be sure to compare all future events to.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$100

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Black Tie Entertainment

Adrianne
Adrianne Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless!!

If you want the best soundtrack for your special day, Black Tie Entertainment is the only option. Bill and Mike are the absolute best! They make the process so easy! They really take their time with the initial interview to make sure they not only get to know you but also understand the vision and the vibe for the big day!
Their professionalism and talent is unmatched! DJ Mike executed the entire day flawlessly! Transitioning from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception was seamless. Once the formalities were over and it was time to party, DJ Mike had all the right mixes! People of all ages were on the dance floor from start to finish. Even the slow songs were perfectly placed to keep the party going! The mixes he came up with were amazing!
Perfection from start to finish!
Katie
Katie Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service, Very Friendly and Accommodating!

I 100% recommend Black Tie Entertainment and their services!

We booked BTE for videography and their Photo Booth. My sister used their Photo Booth service and I loved the quality of the photos, the open-air style (instead of the small enclosed booths). Comes with fun props and an assortment of backgrounds and prints to choose from. What I especially appreciated from the booth attendant at our wedding is she knew to stop myself and my groom so we could take a set of photos together, just the two of us. Had she not said anything, we never would've gotten a set of pictures snapped for ourselves!

Bill was our videographer and was incredible. Not only was he a true professional, he was also very accommodating and responsive. I requested the raw footage (for a small fee), so I have not yet seen the reel they are making for us, but the assortment of incredible shots and footage he captured has us so excited for the final product. It's amazing how much Bill captured as one person working the entirety of the wedding. He captured some artistic shots and super fun moments with family and friends attending our big day.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very happy bride

Bill is incredible! Not only is he amazing at what he does, he’s also a good person. He is extremely professional and got everyone on the dance floor! He listened to all of our requests and mixed in similar songs. We are very picky with music and wanted more EDM and he gave us exactly what we were looking for along with the classics. The party could have lasted all night. I 10/10 recommend Black Tie for any event!
K
Katina Sent on 07/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Black Tie Entertainment, now!

If you are looking for the best DJ and entertainment in the area, then you have found it! Black Tie Entertainment is your vendor! They are incredible. Bill came highly recommended by our venue and other vendors. After our first call with him, we knew why. He was professional, organized and on his music game. We had a unique timeline and music choices, as my husband and I are both very into music. Bill understood it and knocked it out of the park. We also had him project our custom monogram onto the dance floor. We had multiple calls to review everything and he had everything in place and perfect for us. We are so grateful to have had him DJ for our wedding and be a part of our special day. The dance floor was constantly filled with our guests dancing, enjoying themselves, raving about the music and letting us know how cool our monogram looked. I will share professional photos when we have them! Thank you so much, Bill!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 11/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A great DJ to work with!

We hired Black Tie Entertainment for our wedding on 9/4/2021. Everything about the company was great. Bill kept in touch with us throughout the whole process, he responded to E-mails quickly and was always professional. We ended up having Mike as our DJ and again same result, he was great. We spoke several times before our big day to make sure everything was what we wanted from pronunciation of names, to clarifying our song choices and picking out music Mike was so great to work with. Fast forward to the day, Mike showed up early and had everything set up before guests arrived. Our family and friend are not big dancers but Mike got everyone out on the dance floor and having a great time. We are so glad we hired them for our wedding day.
Roberta
Roberta Sent on 11/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and energizing!

Jose from Black Tie was amazing!! We let him know we wanted to have a fun high energy wedding and he was the perfect fit! We had guests on the dance floor that don’t usually dance! Thank you for making our day memorable for all!!
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Sara Sent on 10/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service!!

Bill did an amazing job through out the entire process . The music was exactly what we were hoping for and it set a positive and energized tone the entire night . We would definitely recommend using Black Tie for any event .
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75C450C3F963Befb912Ee79F0B63E563652780F0 Sent on 05/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't Ask For Anything Better

I can't speak highly enough about Black Tie Entertainment. They worked with us through multiple date and location changes eventually coming to Buffalo for our wedding.

Bill was great to work with in getting everything together and Jose was a fantastic DJ that kept the part going and did a great job reading the room. There was no break in the party at all.

We also used Black Tie for our photo booth and the attendant, Kyle was outstanding in keeping that running smoothly.

Definitely a top-notch company that I would suggest to anyone!
M
Megan Sent on 12/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

Bill and Black Tie Entertainment were amazing. Bill was so easy to work with before the wedding and the day of. He was helpful, professional, and really took the time to look at our requests and choose other songs that us and our guests would love. He also helped to edit my father-daughter song to take out a part that didn't quite fit so that the song would be exactly how I wanted it. Bill made sure to check in with us throughout the reception and made everything flow so smoothly! We got married in NYS in December 2020, so the regulations from the governor said we couldn't dance-- Bill handled this so well and still played songs that got everyone excited and engaged. I can't recommend Bill and Black Tie enough, he really helped make our wedding day perfect!
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Elizabeh Sent on 05/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Best DJ Service

Black Tie Entertainment was the most amazing DJ service! Our wedding was months ago and we still have guests telling us that they have never danced that much at a wedding ever before! The dance floor was packed ALL night!! Bill was super responsive with our inquiry and very helpful in planning out the night! Our DJ for the night was Jose! He was AMAZING!! He kept the reception running smoothly and on time and made sure we had all of our important moments captured before our photographer left! The music was awesome!!! We provided a list of some of our favorite songs and Jose filled in the rest with more great music that we loved! He completely read the room all night and kept everyone up and dancing until the very end!!! We couldn’t be happier with our choice! And so thankful to Black Tie and Jose for the best night!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
Leo Timoshuk Photography Leo Timoshuk Photography Wedding Photographers

Amazing Service :)

Cornell Catering at Cornell University Cornell Catering at Cornell University Wedding Caterers

Black Tie Entertainment has always been a true professional to work with!

Pamela Beth Weddings Consulting Pamela Beth Weddings Consulting Wedding Planners

Black Tie Entertainment knows the industry, the customers and how to make a great party! When I know that Bill and his team are on board with me I know my clients will get the best service! From lighting to getting your guests dancing they know their business!

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