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Dave Melton
Dave Melton
Owner

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

39 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

30 team members

The most reviews with 5.0/5.0 score! It all comes down to the party! Black Tie Entertainment is the market leader with the most reviews in all of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC area. With 20 DJs, they are sure to find you the right match for both the ceremony and reception.

With locations in Richmond and DC, Tens of thousands of couples have received Black Tie Entertainment’s services since its founding in 1978. Their booking agents help match couples to find the best DJ on their staff based on your needs and musical tastes.

Their DJs/MCs will play any kind of music requested, ranging from current chart-toppers to oldies.

They also offer day of coordination to create a stress free event, uplighting to enhance the decor of the room when the house lights are dimmed and photo booths, so your guests remain entertained when they need a break from dancing.

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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
Photobooth
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$400

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?

Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Black Tie Entertainment

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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
2,363 reviews
99% recommend it
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Black Tie Entertainment received rave reviews for their exceptional DJ services at weddings. Reviewers praised various DJs like Jason, John, Jon, and Mike for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep the dance floor packed throughout the night. Additionally, coordination services provided by Becca Manning and DJ/MCs like Matt Johnson and Rick were highly commended for their outstanding contributions to making weddings flawless and magical experiences. The seamless coordination, personalized playlists, and energetic vibes from DJs like Andrew, Eric, and John ensured that guests of all ages had a fantastic time on the dance floor. From customized playlists to perfect execution, Black Tie Entertainment DJs and staff were recommended for making weddings unforgettable and stress-free events.

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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.

Black Tie Entertainment received rave reviews for their exceptional DJ services at weddings. Reviewers praised various DJs like Jason, John, Jon, and Mike for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep the dance floor packed throughout the night. Additionally, coordination services provided by Becca Manning and DJ/MCs like Matt Johnson and Rick were highly commended for their outstanding contributions to making weddings flawless and magical experiences. The seamless coordination, personalized playlists, and energetic vibes from DJs like Andrew, Eric, and John ensured that guests of all ages had a fantastic time on the dance floor. From customized playlists to perfect execution, Black Tie Entertainment DJs and staff were recommended for making weddings unforgettable and stress-free events.

Emily
Emily Sent on 11/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ and Coordination Services!

We hired Black Tie Entertainment as our DJ and as our Wedding Coordinator. John Lukehart was our DJ and Victoria Lukehart was our Wedding Coordinator - they were both FANTASTIC!
John has a lot of experience as a DJ which made the planning process very smooth. He offered suggestions on song choices, styles, and timing. He also did a great job on the day-of with reading the room and being an emcee to make announcements and steer the crowd. We especially loved his house remixes! John was so much fun to work with.
Victoria was very responsive and paid close attention to all the details both on the day and at our rehearsal. She communicated and coordinated with all of our vendors which took a lot of stress off of us in the planning process. She is a clear communicator and a problem solver. She is also incredibly personable! It was amazing to work with John and Victoria - they were so in-sync and it helped our day run perfectly smooth! We highly recommend John and Victoria with Black Tie!
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Lisa Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jason is the best!

My husband and I are both huge music lovers so it was extremely important to us to find the right DJ for our wedding. Jason and Black Tie exceeded our expectations with their professionalism and attention to our requests. Jason was so personable and followed our playlist perfectly. Everyone was dancing all night and talked about how they loved our choices. Thank you Jason!
Stefany
Stefany Sent on 01/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

Working with Black Tie entertainment was a wonderful experience and I can't recommend them enough.
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Team

Dave Melton
Dave Melton
Owner
Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson
Booking Agent, DJ/MC
John Lukehart
John Lukehart
Booking Agent, DJ/MC

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Black Tie Entertainment is such a fun and energetic group of DJ's! They keep everyone dancing and make sure you are having a great time!

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As the Catering Sales Manager handling all weddings and social events here at the Omni Richmond, Black Tie Entertainment is definitely one of my favorite "Go To" Vendors! I absolutely love working with Bill Gilliam and his fabulous team. I can count on their DJ's arriving early, being setup on time, being professionally dressed and ready to provide a fabulous experience for our guests! You will not go wrong booking with them!

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Black Tie Entertainment is a terrific and talent team of Wedding professionals. They engage the crowd, provide excellent DJ services, and up lighting for the receptions. It has been our pleasure to work with Black Tie several times, and look forward to working together again in the near future.

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