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Unique party atmosphere
DJ quality
Music selection

About this vendor

AJ Smith
AJ Smith
Chief Financial Officer

Asian-owned, Veteran-owned

4 years in business

We speak Tagalog, Some Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin.

2 team members

1Wave DJs is a professional wedding DJ service in Traverse City, Michigan. Owner AJ Smith has an impressive background in the music industry, having worked as a stagehand for icons such as Lady Gaga and Bon Jovi. His career progressed to working on stage for Diana Ross and Jethro Tull at the Interlochen Center for Arts. AJ is passionate about music. He has been in seven rock and metal bands and has worked in various venues playing genres such as hip-hop, reggae, blues, and dance. AJ has been a DJ at corporate events for brands such as NIKE. Traveling across the USA, he even worked for Elton John and the WWE at US Airways Center Phoenix. With AJ's years of experience and now with Specialist Cathy Baliuag, 1Wave DJs ensures each couple receives a five-star experience on their wedding day.

Services Offered

1Wave DJs services include musical coverage of your entire wedding day, from the ceremony and cocktail hour right through to your reception. AJ and Cathy will work on creating a bespoke experience for your celebration. They curate personalized playlists according to each couple's musical tastes and preferences. Their DJ packages also include MC services, equipment set up, and beautiful lighting to illuminate your venue. Additional uplighting and video equipment services are available on request. Reach out to 1Wave DJs, and allow these seasoned professionals to bring lively entertainment and fabulous music to your wedding day.

Pricing

$1,095 starting price
$1,495 average price
Reception Package
$1,195 / starting price
Mixing DJ, MC
Speaker Set Up
Facade Lights
Curated Playlists
Full Wedding Package
$1,495 / starting price
Reception
Cocktail Hour
Ceremony Coverage

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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?

$200

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of 1Wave DJs

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!

AJ was super easy to work with, gave us the exact vibe we were hoping for!! We had people on the dance floor the whole night!!! Highly highly recommend!!
C
Cathy Sent on 07/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best DJ

I highly recommend 1Wave DJs AJ for any occassions. Not just his music is awesome and up to date, he is also very accomodating and making sure everyone was having fun at our birthday party held last weekend. AJ has all the set up, cool lights and sound system that makes the party going. You can request your favorite music and he has it playing for you. He made our party way cooler and memorable. 1Wavedjs is the best in town!
C
Cindi Sent on 11/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A.j was an excellent D.j

we recently used 1Wave for our halloween themed wedding. A.J was a great D.J & MC and went with the flow kinda guy.. he was able to play all songs we requested and helped keep us on track threw out the night. he dressed well, was well mannered and talented in his skill. A.J was well organized and help us with a general outline of what to do and what songs are typically played. we will definitely book AJ again at our next event. 5 out of 5 stars for sure
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AJ Smith
AJ Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Cathy B.
Cathy B.
Chief Operations Officer

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