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Planning your wedding is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and choosing the right DJ can make all the difference.

At ONDAGO DJ Entertainment, you’re choosing one of Alaska’s most experienced and trusted wedding DJs. With more than 20 years of experience and over 200 verified client reviews, John Fernandez is proud to be the only wedding DJ in Alaska with more than 200 verified client reviews. That milestone represents hundreds of couples who trusted ONDAGO DJ Entertainment to create unforgettable celebrations filled with great music, seamless coordination, and packed dance floors.

Your wedding deserves more than someone who simply plays music. From your first planning meeting to your final dance, we help guide the entire reception, keep your timeline on track, coordinate with your vendors, and ensure every important moment happens exactly as planned. Our goal is for you to relax, celebrate, and enjoy every minute while we handle the details.

Every wedding is unique, which is why we work closely with each couple to create a personalized soundtrack that reflects your style. With a music library of over 170,000 songs spanning every genre and generation, we’ll keep every age group entertained, from cocktail hour through the last dance.

To complete the experience, we offer professional sound systems for ceremonies and receptions, elegant dance floor lighting, wireless microphones, uplighting, custom monograms, Dancing on the Clouds, photo booths, karaoke, and other enhancements to make your wedding truly unforgettable.

Based in Anchorage, ONDAGO DJ Entertainment proudly serves couples throughout Alaska, including Wasilla, Palmer, Girdwood, Seward, Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, Talkeetna, and destinations across the state.

When you hire ONDAGO DJ Entertainment, you’re not just hiring a DJ. You’re partnering with an experienced wedding professional who is committed to making your celebration effortless, memorable, and uniquely yours.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$500

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?

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 ONDAGO DJ Entertainment

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Reviewers praised the DJ for exceptional music, spot-on crowd reading, smooth transitions, and keeping the dance floor full. He was organized and professional, helped plan the timeline, attended rehearsals, and provided excellent sound, lighting, emcee services plus a popular photo booth. Responsive, flexible, great value, and highly recommended.

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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 praised the DJ for exceptional music, spot-on crowd reading, smooth transitions, and keeping the dance floor full. He was organized and professional, helped plan the timeline, attended rehearsals, and provided excellent sound, lighting, emcee services plus a popular photo booth. Responsive, flexible, great value, and highly recommended.

Natalie
Natalie Sent on 06/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ondago dj is the best!

John was great and made our wedding so special and was just amazing! I couldn't imagine anything could top this dj service.
Liann
Liann Sent on 06/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

ONDAGO rolled with the chaos like a true professional

After my first conversation with ONDAGO about our wedding I "knew" he was a good fit. I just didn't realize how good he was.

I had no idea how to plan a wedding, but he sent us a questionnaire that I thought was a bit excessive. However, it ended up being one the best things to organize the entire event. Even though our wedding did not go as planned... he saw what needed to change before anyone else and flawlessly adjusted for it (It was a windy outdoor wedding). He read the crowd, played an incredible mix of country, pop, hip-hop etc. There was music that catered to both crowds and everyone loved it. He was easily the best vendor we hired for our event. People kept telling us during and after the wedding how great of a job the DJ did. So if you're looking for someone to make your special day easier and does a phenomenal job. I can't recommend ONDAGO enough. 100/10
Milenrose
Milenrose Sent on 06/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

ONDAGO DJ is a wedding nonnegotiable!

John with OnDaGo DJ was awesome to work with! We did not realize how involved a DJ would be with a wedding. Not only did he help with the music and sound, he provided a lot of insight on how our wedding could flow smoothly. He took the time to meet with us before the wedding date and go over details by the minute. That alone put my mind at ease. He also came to our rehearsal and helped walk us through the ceremony and reception.

His photobooth was also a big hit. We are glad we got the Gold package. The photobooth kept guests entertained throughout the night. People left with their own photos and also pasted copies into our guest book. These memories will stay with us forever thanks to ONDAGO.
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Laurie Sent on 05/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended

We could not have asked for a better DJ experience for our wedding! From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism, organization, and so much care. He helped us build the entire structure and flow of the wedding, kept everything running smoothly and on time, and made the whole process feel stress-free.

The energy throughout the night was amazing — the guests were engaged, having fun, and the dance floor stayed full! You can truly tell they know how to read a crowd and create an unforgettable atmosphere. This was absolutely outstanding and played such a huge role in making the night feel special and memorable. His attention to detail, positive energy, and dedication did not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for everything they did to make the wedding such an incredible experience. Highly recommend!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 02/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best experience. Top-tier professional, made our wedding experience the best part of the wedding. Wouldn’t use anyone else.

A must have service. Organized the wedding party, provided photographers, dance sequences, fun activities and really enhanced the party. Kept the wedding on track to the end. Best overall value hands down. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else because it was absolutely the best.
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Beth Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome DJ/Emcee

I would totally recommend ONDAGO DJ for your wedding or event. John was excellent for my daughter’s wedding reception. He played awesome music and kept the night moving along without being intrusive. I will definitely hire him when my other daughter gets married.
Julie
Julie Sent on 12/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ in Alaska!

John with ONDAGO entertainment I’d seriously the best DJ in Alaska. He played the songs at the perfect moments, helped with rehearsal the evening before the ceremony, kept us on track the day of and provided amazing photo booth fun. All of our guests got a kick out of the photo booth and variety of fun props.
Also provides amazing pre wedding help with answering questions and recommendations for other wedding related vendors. He offers a range of packages to fit your budget too!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Feleti wedding 2025

John was so amazing! We booked him with very short notice, but he made the whole process incredibly easy and was so patient with all our last-minute changes. He kept the flow smooth during both the ceremony and reception, and there was never a moment of awkwardness. The Photo Booth was also such a hit! He really went above and beyond to make our day perfect!
Mary
Mary Sent on 10/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

John is great!

I highly recommend ONDAGO DJ aka John. He cares about the details and your vision of the wedding/event. He discussed what I should keep in mind for our special event. He even added extras such as lights and a name plate as a keepsake. Heis very professional. I also appreciated his Emcee skills and ability to keep the party going with his DJ skills. John is the best!
Corey
Corey Sent on 08/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Reception Experience

I found working with John to be a fantastic experience ! He was easy to communicate with (mostly via email ) and was very reasonably priced ! Him and his crew showed up on time, and had everything ready to go before even the first guest showed up. The sound and the lighting were perfect. I actually had several of our guests ask me who he was and the name of his company. I give him and his crew a 10/10 for sure ! Definitely recommend !!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Chugach Peaks Photography Chugach Peaks Photography Wedding Photographers

Chugach Peaks Photography works with Ondago all the time! John is a great guy and knows how to keep the flow of a party going. Great selection of music to cover every type of crowd, and a high quality sound system for clear sounding music and toasts/speeches. Ondago even has lights that can make your dance floor light up! A+

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