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C&J Entertainment Agency is a professional wedding DJ service operating out of Odenton, Maryland. This family business provides the soundtrack for over 250 weddings each year and has catered to more than 10,000 couples over the last three decades. With a full selection of musical services available, these entertainers will aim to ensure that your special day sounds unforgettable.

Experience

After running many Officers’ Clubs throughout his 20 years in the army, Jim Temple founded C&J Entertainment Agency with his wife Christine in 1973. After their son, Christopher, joined the business in 1993, they started focusing almost exclusively on weddings, developing a true passion for these celebratory events. Christopher took over the business in 2010 and has cemented it as one of the most recognized wedding entertainment companies in the state.

Services Offered

The team at C&J Entertainment Agency understands just how important the right song selections are for each couple’s special day. Their team of highly skilled DJs is committed to creating the perfect playlist of tunes for you and your guests to dance the night away. As well as housing a premium array of DJs, C&J also boasts an extensive list of musical acts for couples seeking live music. From classical string quartets to seven-piece Motown bands, there’s something for all musical tastes and preferences. Their other services include:

  • Consultations
  • Full sound systems
  • Lighting services
  • MC services
  • Disco ball rentals
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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?

$280

What music genres do you specialize in?

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
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of C&J Entertainment Agency

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C&J Entertainment delivered exceptional DJ/MC services, with professional, organized, and responsive planning. They edited songs, managed timelines and ceremony details smoothly, and used quality equipment and lighting. Reviewers praised their ability to read the room, keep the dance floor packed, and coordinate seamlessly with other vendors.

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C&J Entertainment delivered exceptional DJ/MC services, with professional, organized, and responsive planning. They edited songs, managed timelines and ceremony details smoothly, and used quality equipment and lighting. Reviewers praised their ability to read the room, keep the dance floor packed, and coordinate seamlessly with other vendors.

Cynthia
Cynthia Sent on 09/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

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We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with CJ & Entertainment Agency for our son’s wedding!
From start to finish, everything was handled so professionally. Karl was absolutely wonderful and played such an important part in making the wedding celebration fun, energetic, and truly memorable. The music was fantastic, and he did an amazing job keeping our guests entertained and on the dance floor all night!
My son and his wife were extremely happy, and our guests had an incredible time. Karl was professional, courteous, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure everyone was enjoying themselves. He helped create such a wonderful atmosphere and made the evening even more special. We are so grateful to Chris and Karl for everything they did. CJ & Entertainment Agency provided exceptional service, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a DJ and entertainment for their special event.Thank you again for helping make our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding such a beautiful and unforgettable celebration!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 08/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding DJ in Maryland!

We cannot recommend Chris enough as a wedding DJ and MC! We got married at the Belvedere in Baltimore, and he was amazing to work with from start to finish.

Chris went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. He arrived early to set up, made sure our officiant had a sound check, coordinated ceremony and cocktail hour music, handled all of our announcements, and kept the entire reception flowing smoothly.

Leading up to the wedding, he met with us multiple times to go over our vision and song choices for every special moment. He was always available for questions, and created song edits for our processional, recessional, dances, and entrances, and made sure everything was exactly how we imagined it.

Chris was professional, organized, and incredibly attentive throughout the entire process. He created an amazing atmosphere, kept our guests on the dance floor, and helped make our wedding day unforgettable. We are so grateful for everything he did and would recommend him to any couple looking for a DJ who truly cares about making their day special!
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Valerie Sent on 06/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best dj ever!

Chris added so much to our perfect day, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. Since we had a cocktail-style wedding, keeping the energy up and the flow of the evening moving was so important. His input, structure, and experience were absolutely invaluable, and he knew exactly how to keep the party going while making everything feel effortless and fun.

We had a very mixed group of guests, with family and friends coming from across the pond, guests of all ages, and everyone sharing one thing in common, a love of great music. Chris did an incredible job making sure everyone heard songs that were meaningful to them and kept our guests on their feet and dancing all night long. He was amazing at reading the room and creating a playlist that brought everyone together.

He was wonderful with all of our guests and made sure every song that was important to us was played. He paid attention to the details and prioritized the songs we specifically mentioned, which meant so much to us.

Chris also brought fantastic equipment and beautiful uplighting that completely transformed the space and set the perfect mood for the evening portion of our wedding. Everything looked and sounded incredible.

We truly couldn’t recommend a better DJ to anyone looking. You are absolutely in the best hands with Chris. He helped make our wedding unforgettable, and we can’t thank him enough. Best wedding DJ ever!
Marco
Marco Sent on 06/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A++ Wedding Experience

Chris was an amazing DJ! He guided the whole event like the ultimate professional. Classy, insightful and an expert at reading the room. I can honestly say the experience would not have been the same without him providing his expertise in pacing, timing and tone. One of my regrets that day was not having enough time to chat with him and thank him in person. Thank you again Chris!
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Greg Sent on 06/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Personable and fun loving DJ!

Chris is the best in the business! He perfectly blends a fun attitude with professionalism. During pre-wedding planning he was very thorough and thoughtful in planning our timeline for speeches, dances, toasts, etc. He offered great advice and thoughts to make a smooth and memorable timeline. During the day of he was masterful at playing several genres but never letting the dance floor die! I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a great dancefloor and a smooth wedding plan!
Lei
Lei Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ ever!!

Chris was, without a doubt, the most amazing DJ ever. We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding at Governor Calvert House! It was an absolutely electric night that I’ll be dreaming about forever; the dance floor was packed from start to finish. My husband and I had crazy busy schedules leading up to our wedding, but Chris was very proactive and organized, and was always available if we needed him, whether that was over email or on a quick phone call. We were pretty indecisive and changed our slow dance songs multiple times close to the wedding day, but Chris was super quick to cut/edit and send them back to us for review (along with the mother-son/father-daughter dances). He sent several different versions and was really good at incorporating our feedback. One of the songs was also particularly difficult to edit, but he did an excellent job cutting it down!

We had a good sense of what songs we wanted to hear, and Chris made sure to include all of our must-plays throughout the night. The most impressive part of this was his ability to read the crowd and know what songs to play. Although most of our songs came from the playlist we gave him, the songs outside of that still fit our vibe and music taste perfectly, and everyone had an absolute blast. There were songs for everyone, and he played them in a way that got guests of all ages dancing. It’s been a month and our guests are still raving about the incredible energy at the reception and how that was one of the best weddings they’ve been to! I know for a fact that wouldn’t have been possible without Chris’ help. He did a wonderful job at keeping things moving smoothly and efficiently, from the start of cocktail hour to the very end.

Looking back on everything now, it is clear that Chris cares about making your day one to remember, and he really took the time to get to know us and what we wanted. By the time the wedding came around, he knew exactly what he was doing and knew exactly what we needed. You can trust in him from day one. If you need a DJ/MC, Chris is your guy! Thank you, Chris!
Hailey
Hailey Sent on 11/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and attentive!

DJ Karl was amazing!! He was on point, brought a handheld mic like a superhero when we needed to for the vows, kept the dance floor filled, was so attentive to us as the couple and kept us informed of what was coming next in the schedule, and was sure to play my favorite song when I was on the dance floor! We couldn’t recommend DJ Karl enough!!
J
Jess Sent on 09/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Reliable, Amazing Wedding DJ Service

We attended a wedding where we were very impressed by the quality of their DJ, and it turns out it was C&J Entertainment. When I started to plan my own wedding, I knew that we had to hire them and was thrilled they had our date available. Chris was a joy to coordinate with and was able to edit the songs I needed perfectly. We ended up having Karl as our MC and DJ day of and we were so impressed! Karl was professional, kind, and timed everything perfectly. He paid attention to every detail and was on top of the day. Every song he played was exactly what I wanted and he really read the crowd. I really believe our day went so smooth because of Karl. It is so true that your MC is one of the most important components of a wedding day. I could not be more grateful and recommend C&J Entertainment enough!
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 09/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Karl was great!

It was truly a perfect experience working with DJ Karl at C&J Entertainment. They were able to play all the songs we wanted, including some off-the-beaten-path requests, and the dance floor was going strong all night long.
Sara
Sara Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

True Crowd Pleaser!

Absolutely loved having a C&J DJ for our wedding! DJ Chris was great to work with beforehand in preparation for the day - he made sure our timeline made sense & the music worked for the timing, gave great suggestions, and created great edits for the special dances. DJ Karl was awesome day of. He has great communication, played what we wanted to hear but was able to read the crowd, and he stayed on time & continued to check in with us throughout the day. He even (unintentionally) matched the wedding colors!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Absolute pleasure to work with!

Renditions Golf Course Renditions Golf Course Country Club Weddings

C & J Entertainment has always done a very professional job here at Renditions. We are always so happy to hear that our clients have chosen C & J to handle their wedding day entertainment. They are a professional, class act and have always shown to have the best interest of their clients at hand. We love working with them and I highly recommend them to all of our coordinators. Jacqueline Leancu Renditions Golf Course

Silver Swan Bayside Silver Swan Bayside Banquet Halls

C & J has been amazing each and every time that they have come to our venue. Chris, the president of the company, is lively and you can tell that he has great relations with all of his clients. We welcome him to Silver Swan Bayside!

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