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Your wedding deserves a soundtrack that feels like you — not a playlist on shuffle. I’m DJ AyO, the DJ behind Ayo Entertainment, and I specialize in crafting weddings that are smooth, meaningful, and unforgettable on the dance floor. I take the time to understand your musical taste, your story, and the vibe you want in the room — then I build a flow that keeps your guests dancing all night.

As a seasoned open-format DJ with club, festival, and luxury-event experience, I read the room and mix seamlessly across genres so the energy stays up and the transitions stay tight. Whether you want R&B classics, current hits, salsa and bachata, old school hip-hop, or a full dance-party takeover — we’ll make it feel natural, intentional, and perfectly you.

From ceremony audio to cocktail ambiance to a packed-out reception, I handle the details behind the scenes so you can just be present and enjoy every moment. With state-of-the-art sound, elegant uplighting, and a collaborative planning process, your celebration will look and feel incredible start to finish.

If your goal is a beautiful ceremony, smooth flow, and a dance floor that stays full, let’s make it happen.

Serving Upstate New York, the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Adirondacks — and available for travel.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
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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 music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of AyO Weddings!

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Dominique Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best DJ out there!

If you’re searching for a DJ for your special day, look no further than DJ AyO. My husband and I just got married on 8/30/25 and choosing DJ AyO as our DJ/MC was the best decision yet! He’s incredibly personable, takes the time to get to know you, and shows that you’re more than just a client to him. The communication from start to finish was consistent and easy. He made sure to listen to what our vision was and utilized an app to personalize the music you wanted for every part of your wedding. He also asked a lot of what I learned were very important questions to make sure your day goes exactly as planned. DJ AyO did not miss a beat and his skill and personality was one of the number one compliments we received on our wedding! He was fantastic at reading the room and kept the dance floor rocking all night. Remember, the DJ you choose for your wedding can make or break or day and if you want to make sure your day becomes a memory you will cherish for a lifetime, DJ AyO is the answer!

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Luis Sent on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We had the pleasure of working closely with DJ Ayo from the moment we hired him for our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with his performance. He worked tirelessly to ensure our special day ran smoothly. His dedication and enthusiasm were evident from beginning to end.

Throughout the evening, he seamlessly transitioned between DJing and MC duties, keeping the energy high and the atmosphere lively. He played a huge mix of genres that had everyone on the dance floor, and his ability to read the crowd was remarkable. Not only did he provide great music, but he also engaged with our guests, making them feel like a part of the celebration.

We received countless compliments from our friends and family about how wonderful he was. We HIGHLY recommend his services to anybody. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ and MC to help us celebrate this special occasion. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable! We love you!
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Mariesa Sent on 09/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Personable and FUN!

We cannot express enough how much fun and special DJ Ayo (Armando) made our wedding. He genuinely cared about making our day special. He took time to learn about us on a personal level and not just on a business level. There was never once a lapse in communication and he ensured every moment of our day was perfection.

Our guests ranged from their 20's - 80's and there was something for everyone. The dance floor was filled and he knew exactly what to play and when.

We received compliments from other vendors about how wonderful he was. As well as multiple comments from our guests that it some of the most fun they had at a wedding or the most they have ever danced at a wedding. Additionally, he added special lighting touches to the evening making our already perfect venue glow!

We cannot recommend him enough to anyone looking for a professional and fun DJ!
Indiana
Indiana Sent on 06/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An unforgettable night!

★★★★★

I cannot recommend DJ AyO enough!!! He is responsive, funny, and genuine. I was *very* particular about the kind of music I wanted played at my wedding. I didn't want to hear over-played wedding classics, yet I still wanted it to be highly danceable and appealing to both the folks in their 30s and the folks in their 60s. DJ AyO devoted a great deal of time to curating an excellent playlist with me that included plenty of funk, disco, and other misc. great 80s and 90s hits.

The day of the wedding, he was warm, supportive, and encouraging. Many of my friends spent most of the reception dancing. Whenever the dance floor thinned out every now and again, DJ AyO dropped an unexpected banger and drew the crowd back in. So many of my guests told me how impressed they were with his DJ-ing and playlist. I can't thank you enough Armando!!! We all had an incredible night 🙌
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Lindsey Sent on 01/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

I cannot recommend DJ Ayo enough. He met with us before our wedding just to get to know us and genuinely was so amazing to work with. He was very accommodating as we had someone sing at our wedding- he was right there, very prepared with the music that was needed. On top of that- our dance floor was packed all night with an amazing mix of music of all genres and for all of our guests to enjoy. Do yourself a favor and book him- you will not regret it! I truly recommend him to everyone I know because our experience was so amazing!
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Megan Sent on 12/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best night of our lives!!

Armando is the best DJ around! This man had my all of my wedding guests out of their seats and on the dance floor before dinner came out!!!! Everyone was ready to party! So much love and good energy! He will make your wedding the best and most fun night of your life- because that’s what he did for me! :)
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best choices we made for our wedding!

DJ AyO was wonderful from the first conversation we had. His attention to detail is incredible and he spent a lot of time getting to know us and making sure he got all the details right for our day. He was so on top of things and so professional. He was an incredible DJ and you would be doing yourself a great service by hiring him for your wedding!
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Mike Sent on 10/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ

He was amazing! Everything we honestly could have hoped for. We honestly had some struggles with figuring out what to do with our first dance and he came up with the perfect idea for us. He was extremely professional and got the crowd involved at the right time. Honestly he became more than just a DJ he’s also a friend after the event
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Master of His Craft

Dj Ayo was wonderful! From the beginning he made us feel taken care of and took great interest in getting to know us.

I really liked the idea of picking songs by collaborating on a playlist and Armando made the process so fun and easy! The ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and the reception were perfect. All of our guests were up dancing the whole night. The next day many guests came up after to compliment our DJ! Couldn’t recommend DJ Ayo enough. Thank you for making the night so special!
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Megan Sent on 09/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding DJ!!

We had a wonderful experience with DJ AyO (Armando). He was recommended to us by another DJ (TruMaster). From driving over an hour to come meet with us a few months before the wedding, to the late night, last minute changes and phone calls the week of the wedding to make sure we had all the details were correct, his attention to detail was amazing. During the event, he has the presence of an old friend... calm, comfortable. He threw a great party, had everyone out on the dance floor. Many of our guests were raving about how great he was. Really, couldn't say enough good things about him. Hire Ayo for your wedding!
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