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From our talented team of DJs to our state-of-the-art photo booths, to dazzling lighting options and planning services, we specialize in creating an amazing atmosphere for your wedding or event. Our team of CT wedding DJs promise you a fun, stress-free wedding day. Call us at 860-670-4986 to see if your date is still available.


Services Offered
Collins Entertainment wedding services include:

  • Consultation
  • Event Host
  • DJ
  • Fusion Musicians
  • Microphones
  • Sound system for multiple locations
  • Planning meetings
  • Online Planner and Music Database
  • Must Play and Do-not-play list
  • Mirror and Photo booth
  • Flat screen
  • Ambient Lighting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,495

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,200

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Disco Ball
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

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?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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98% Recommended by couples

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Courtney
Courtney B. Married on 06/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend!

Collins Entertainment was fantastic to work with for our wedding! They were very organized, detail-oriented, and committed to making sure everything ran smoothly. We appreciated being able to use their online portal to plan out our day.

DJ Houston kept everyone on the dancefloor all night with perfect music selections and went above and beyond to capture audio of speeches from the microphones so we could relive those moments.
Aleina
Aleina B. Married on 05/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend!

Working with Collins Entertainment was fantastic start to finish! Jim answered all our questions and offered several creative ideas we hadn’t considered. DJ Jared was awesome too, communicated well with us throughout the night and quick to adapt to changes in the schedule. Great at reading the room to keep the guests dancing. Would recommend!
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Gabriella C. Married on 10/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST ever!

We had our wedding this past Friday, October 21st and Elio was a AMAZING! Thank you and Elio for making our night possible and the BEST. Everyone had an amazing time and the dance floor was popping! So many compliments on our DJ. The photo booth was a huge hit and the attendant was so friendly! We will definitely book with you again if we ever have a private event or some thing! Thank you so so much again.

Love,
Dylan and Gabriella Turner
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Jim Collins
Jim Collins
Owner and Event Host

Music triggers so many memories and emotions. If you stop and think about it, I bet when you hear a song from your past, there is a memory associated with it. Maybe a song that reminds you or a friend, family member, or time in your life? How about a song that comes to mind that was playing in the background when you first met your fiancé, on your first date, or during your first kiss? There’s nothing better than being able to combine music with a celebration of two people and create moments that result in emotional reactions.

My top songs right now: “Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo, “Levitating” by Dua Lipa (feat. DaBaby), “Roses”- Imanbek Remix by SAINt JHN & Imanbek, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston, “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson.

Maurice Charles
Maurice Charles
Event Host

Born and raised in the Bronx, I grew up in a city that was considered the mecca of music and the birthplace of the original DJ. I was inspired to begin Djing in the summer of 1993 where I was inspired by such legendary acts as Grandmaster Flash, DJ Kool Herc and Jam Master Jay.

From a young age, I had the gift of creating great music. I studied for years playing several instruments including piano, guitar, bass and drums. Even though I continued playing music for many years, the passion of Djing was always there.

When I’m not performing, I spend all of my time with my beautiful wife and 3 children. I specialize in entertainment for events and also promoting my radio shows. Entertaining people is my passion. I love what I do! I have developed a unique universal sound where I can play and enjoy any type of music from any genre of music. I am very energetic, funny and charismatic while maintaining a great state of professionalism like no other can. So with that being said, let’s create the greatest party in history together!

Here are some of the songs that I currently play on my playlist before doing events: “Party Rock Anthem,” by LMFAO and Lauren Bennett, “Shake It Off,” by Taylor Swift, “Yeah!” By Usher, Lil Jon and Ludacris, “Moves Like Jagger,” by Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera, “Jump Around,” by House of Pain,” “Riptide,” by Vance Joy, “Mambo No. 5,” by Lou Bega.

Houston Clark
Houston Clark
Event Host

What really made me realize music was for me was when I watched movies like “The Matrix” “Oblivion” “Tron Legacy”and countless other movies that made me realize I understood how much emotion and power music holds. Music has the power to move you in many ways and create those movie moments everyone enjoys.Whether its creating a moving and powerful scene or attaching itself to core memories and bringing you right back to that time period when you listen to the same song years later.

I grew up singing and playing multiple in churches. Playing upright bass in orchestra and electric bass in jazz band. Playing in metal bands in high school and college. Now currently today I am an audio engineer, songwriter, producer and composer.

Music has always been my first love and the language I speak best. I enjoy sharing moments with others through music and creating memories that people will not forget.

Songs I listen to on my way to events: “Can I Call You Tonight?” by Dayglow, “Paradise” by Jaeger & Ricky Ducati, “Space Age Love Song” by Flock of Seagulls, “Blue Monday” by New Order, “Wish You Well” by Save Signal and Becky Hill, and “Take Me Somewhere” by DLMT–

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Anthony Tomassi Photography Anthony Tomassi Photography Wedding Photographers

Fantastic DJ!

Eva's Weddings Eva's Weddings Wedding Officiants

Jim Collins Entertainment is amazing! I recently officiated a ceremony where he was the DJ. As soon as he played his music, the guests were alive! His presentation of the wedding party was impressive. His voice matches his MC role nicely. But the moment that took my breath away was his performance, the lighting effect, smoke on the floor, making it magical for the couple's first dance! I highly recommend Jim for anybody looking to have a fun affair.

Airen Miller Photography Airen Miller Photography Wedding Photographers

I have worked with Jim Numerous times, and he is a pro in every sense of the word. Get your jam packed dance floors with this fun DJ/MC.

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