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Buckeye Entertainment is a wedding entertainment company based in Columbus, Ohio. Owner Byron Gunter is committed to providing an exceptional experience. A true scholar of his craft, Byron’s work has been published in a number of industry magazines. Every DJ employed by his company has undergone rigorous training. His DJs all began by carrying gear and studying the practices of experienced colleagues. His team brings professional-grade equipment and a can-do attitude to every event.

Services Offered

Buckeye Entertainment knows that no two weddings are alike, and they believe that your celebration should reflect your personality and style. Byron and his team are happy to provide a list of song suggestions to guide and assist you, but you are in the driving seat. You get to select the songs you want, and your DJ will shield your celebration from requests that do not match your taste. Byron and his team are determined to do their part to make your celebration a success.

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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?

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

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Buckeye Entertainment

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Reviewers had a fantastic experience with Buckeye Entertainment for their weddings, with DJs like Jazmyn, Jon Maddy, Alex Durr, James, Tia, and Tony receiving high praise for their professionalism, flexibility, and ability to keep the dance floor lively. The DJs were commended for understanding each couple's vision, communicating effectively, and delivering exceptional music that catered to a variety of preferences. Clients appreciated the DJs' energy, seamless transitions, and contributions to the overall success of the event, with multiple guests expressing enjoyment and positive feedback. The planning process was described as smooth, and the DJs' services were considered an essential element in creating unforgettable wedding celebrations.

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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 had a fantastic experience with Buckeye Entertainment for their weddings, with DJs like Jazmyn, Jon Maddy, Alex Durr, James, Tia, and Tony receiving high praise for their professionalism, flexibility, and ability to keep the dance floor lively. The DJs were commended for understanding each couple's vision, communicating effectively, and delivering exceptional music that catered to a variety of preferences. Clients appreciated the DJs' energy, seamless transitions, and contributions to the overall success of the event, with multiple guests expressing enjoyment and positive feedback. The planning process was described as smooth, and the DJs' services were considered an essential element in creating unforgettable wedding celebrations.

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Andrew Sent on 12/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A night of spectacular sound

Jazmyn was fantastic as our DJ! She showed up with everything needed to make the night spectacular (sound wise at least)! She had already worked with both our officiant and photographer before as well as the venue we rented for our wedding. As such she was able to help us understand what they needed/wanted for lighting and microphones. This helped us save a little money by not having to worry about everyone being miked up and having extra lighting so our photos looked great! Meetings with her flowed easy and she was willing to work with us to help make the sound of the night as close to perfect as possible! She showed up ready to go and was able to quickly transition between our two locations with no issue! She was also one of the cheaper parts of the wedding, but was the biggest contributor to making sure the night was fun for everyone! I would easily hire her again for any event going forward!
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dance the Night Away!

We are so grateful we chose Jon Maddy as our wedding DJ. He was phenomenal from start to finish! Jon took the time to understand our vision, music preferences, and the overall vibe we wanted for the night. His communication was professional and friendly, and he made the entire planning process feel effortless. On the day of the wedding, Jon brought incredible energy and kept the dance floor packed all night. He read the crowd perfectly and blended our must-play songs with ones that kept every guest having the time of their lives. The transitions were seamless, the sound quality was excellent, and his timing for announcements and special moments was spot-on. So many of our guests told us afterward how amazing the music was, and we couldn’t agree more. Jon truly helped make our reception unforgettable. If you want a DJ who is talented, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what he does, we can’t recommend Jon Maddy enough!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

GREAT DJ! Alex with Buckeye Entertainment!

Alex Durr was great and we appreciated all his communication and professionalism. He played all the music we wanted to hear and make two millennials very happy with 90’s, early 2000s, and 2010s. He got on board with our emo hour and the dance floor was PUMPED. We thank you for being a part of our special day and 100% recommend Buckeye Entertainment!
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Madalyn Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

James Brenston best DJ ever!

Our wedding was an absolute blast because of our DJ James Brentson! He was so responsive and willing to adapt to change day of and also made sure we were happy the entire time! Would highly recommend anyone to use Buckeye entertainment and can't recommend James Brentson enough!!!
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Alyssa Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend to everyone!

We had Jon Maddy as our DJ and he was absolutely amazing! The timing of everything at the ceremony and reception was perfect and exactly how we wanted it. Their website is extremely easy to use and allows you to personalize the music to exactly how you want it for each part of the evening. We had many people tell us it was one of the most fun weddings they’ve ever been to and we have Jon to thank for that!
Andy
Andy Sent on 10/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Time!

Our wedding DJ was James and he was amazing! All night I had guests commenting on what a great job he was doing and that they loved the music. He was very accommodating and super helpful with the general flow of the whole night. I really appreciated that he came and checked on us and how we wanted to proceed when things got a little off schedule. It was very helpful to me because he was suuuper flexible and it gave my husband and I time to breathe in between events. He was also very accommodating with some last minute changes which took a lot of stress off of us as well.
Overall it was a great experience and they did much more than just music! Could not recommend Buckeye (and James specifically) enough.
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Cara Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Tia Jolly from Buckeye Entertainment is a must!

We could not be more thrilled with our decision to go with Buckeye Entertainment and Tia as our wedding DJ! From the very beginning, her professionalism and attention to detail were evident, and she made our special day even more unforgettable.

Quality of Service: 5/5
Tia truly went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. She was more than just a DJ; she was an essential part of the wedding day. She helped us stay on track with our schedule, ensuring that everything happened on time and seamlessly. Her music selections were perfect, setting the tone for each part of the event, from the ceremony to the reception.

Responsiveness: 5/5
Tia was incredibly responsive throughout the entire planning process. She took the time to understand our preferences and made sure she was clear on what we wanted, while also offering helpful suggestions. She was always just a message away, and her quick responses put us at ease during the entire planning process.

Professionalism: 5/5
Tia was the definition of professionalism. She arrived early, set up everything without a hitch, and made sure everything was in place well before our guests arrived. She kept everything organized and ran the show flawlessly.

Value: 5/5
We truly feel like we got more than our money’s worth with Tia. She brought so much energy and positivity to our celebration, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The value she provided was unmatched – the music, the flow of the event, and the overall vibe were spot-on.

Flexibility: 5/5
What impressed us most about Tia was her flexibility. She was so adaptable to any changes we made last minute and made sure every detail was handled with ease. Whether it was a change in the timeline or a specific song request, she was more than willing to accommodate.

Tia’s ability to engage with our guests and create such an energetic, fun atmosphere was outstanding. She really made sure everyone had an incredible time, and the dance floor was never empty. We received so many compliments from our guests about how amazing the music was!

We are so grateful to have had Tia as part of our big day! Thank you again for making our wedding day so special and memorable!
Zoe
Zoe Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding DJ in Central Ohio!

We had the best experience working with James from Buckeye Entertainment. He was the best wedding DJ we could have asked for! We enjoyed both his expertise and professionalism, as well as his lighthearted and funny personality. He supported us throughout the planning process and during the day of our wedding, making the day feel smooth and perfect. I recommend asking for him if you have the opportunity!
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Abigail Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We love Jazmyn @ Buckeye Entertianment!

All 5s for Jazmyn & Buckeye Entertainment!!! We had so many friends and family compliment Jazmyn to us during and after the wedding. She was so incredibly professional, kind, personable, and reassuring. Totally understood the vibe we wanted for the day and executed it perfectly! She was always attentive to us if we had any requests during the night and worked seamlessly with our other vendors. Can’t say enough good things about her, truly. Buckeye Entertainment as a company (Byron) was always fun and easy to communicate with too. Their online platform for planning everything related to their services, making payments, etc. was all very well organized and easy to navigate. Helped making the planning process smooth!
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Madison Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best entertainment group ever!!!!!!!!!

I would highly recommend buckeye entertainment for any of your entertainment needs or requests. My husband and I just recently got married and had the pleasure to work with DJ Jazmyn for the night. Jazmyn is very professional, cooperative, accommodating, friendly, funny, genuine, and just an overall great person. Not to mention her DJ skills were on cue from start to end. Everyone who attended our wedding rocked out the entire night. Jazmyn also took the time to meet with us prior to our event to cautiously and carefully fine tune the details that essentially created the best day of our lives. My husband and I could not have chosen such a perfect candidate and for that we are lucky and blessed to have hired her and buckeye entertainment. The Photo Booth was also a very popular hit during the reception which I would highly recommend when booking with this group.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

22 Endorsements
Magical Attractions Magical Attractions Wedding DJs

Buckeye Entertainment is a well organized wedding DJ machine.

Station 67 Station 67 Historic Weddings

I've worked with Buckeye Entertainment in many different venues and I'm happy to have them on my preferred list as they are hands down on top as far as DJ's in Columbus, OHIO. The whole team is always amazing and makes the job as venue coordinator easy! They take care of everything, from introductions to making sure we stay on time to make sure bride and groom get to do everything tradition with a wedding and what's special to them. DJ's are so important to make sure your day goes amazing and is memorable!

La Scala La Scala Banquet Halls

We have seen many parties with Buckeye Entertainment's DJs, and they are professional and provide a seamless flow throughout the event. We recommend that you consider them as your entertainment host.

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