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With more than 29 years experience as a professional DJ/MC and over 3000 events in their repertoire, John and his team have earned a reputation throughout the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota areas as the go-to guys for creating fun and unforgettable events. The team of DJ by CJ have an extensive musical background that give them the edge over other DJs. As a professional drummer, the owner John worked for years performing both on stage and in the recording studio. He has a comprehensive understanding of music, its effect on your guests and, more importantly, how it can make or break your event. The team of DJ by CJ can provide all clients an event to remember from a complete state of the art sound systems, 55" and 6' x 8' video screen, Gobo Monogram, Intelligent lighting, cold sparks and all your wireless uplighting needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Disco Ball
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Projector
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$350

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of DJ by CJ

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend DJ by CJ for weddings, emphasizing the exceptional service and professionalism provided by John and his team. The DJs, including Wade and Josh, are praised for their adaptability, attention to detail, and creating a fun atmosphere that kept guests engaged and the dance floor lively. Reviewers highlight the DJs' proactive event coordination, accommodating nature, and ability to read the room effortlessly. John is commended for being more than just a DJ, offering extensive industry experience, helpful wedding planning advice, and going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and unforgettable wedding celebration.

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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.

Multiple reviewers highly recommend DJ by CJ for weddings, emphasizing the exceptional service and professionalism provided by John and his team. The DJs, including Wade and Josh, are praised for their adaptability, attention to detail, and creating a fun atmosphere that kept guests engaged and the dance floor lively. Reviewers highlight the DJs' proactive event coordination, accommodating nature, and ability to read the room effortlessly. John is commended for being more than just a DJ, offering extensive industry experience, helpful wedding planning advice, and going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and unforgettable wedding celebration.

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Emily Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend 1000 times again

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about our DJ, John. From the very beginning of the planning process all the way through our wedding day, he was absolutely wonderful to work with. He made everything feel easy, stress-free, and genuinely fun. He was incredibly attentive, responsive, and kind, always taking the time to understand our vision and preferences and making us feel completely supported.
On our wedding day, he went above and beyond in every way. The music was perfect, the energy was spot-on, and everything flowed seamlessly. He read the room effortlessly and kept the celebration going all night long. We felt so taken care of, and it truly made a huge difference in how special and smooth our day was.
If you’re looking for a DJ who is professional, talented, and genuinely cares about you and your experience, look no further. We are beyond grateful for everything John and Josh (his assistant) did to make our wedding unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!
Also want to add, John’s wife Charise, was our wedding coordinator the day of and the two of them were a power team! They were amazing!!
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Tim Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Review of DJ Wade

We cannot recommend Wade highly enough! After our original DJ fell through at the last minute, Wade stepped in on short notice and completely blew us away. Even though he wasn't initially familiar with the music for our Hispanic wedding, he took on the challenge with enthusiasm and delivered a playlist that kept everyone on the floor.

Wade went far beyond just playing music; he essentially became our MC and event coordinator for the night. He was incredibly proactive—interacting with our guests, helping pass out champagne for the toast, and keeping the energy high while MC’ing the speeches and the entire reception. We are so grateful we ended up with Wade for our big day. If you want a DJ who is professional, adaptable, and truly cares about your event, Wade is your guy!
Autumn
Autumn Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Dj team

From the very beginning, our DJ made us feel like more than just another wedding—he made us feel like family. The energy, professionalism, and genuine care he brought to our day meant everything to us. He kept the night flowing perfectly, read the room flawlessly, and made sure every moment felt special. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the music and atmosphere were. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ to celebrate one of the biggest days of our lives.
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A must hire!

John, the owner of DJ by CJ was more than just a DJ for us. He was our wedding guru!! He has so much experience in the wedding industry, that he was able to really help us make the best decisions for our day and knew how to perfectly time everything for our reception. We couldn't believe the level of professionalism and the quality of services we were receiving for such a reasonable price. Not only did John and his team provide the music but also lights, a video screen, cold sparks, and audio service for the ceremony.
Guests were coming up to us all night commenting on how DJ by CJ was the best wedding DJ they've ever experienced. I don't think the dance floor was ever empty. If you have the opportunity to hire DJ by CJ, DO IT!!!
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Kelsey Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ

DJ by CJ was absolutely amazing and helpful at our wedding! I highly recommend!
Drew
Drew Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ by CJ is Elite!

My wife Audrey and me had the absolute best time at our wedding all thanks to John!! He’s always time conscientious and helped us keep the night running smoothly. He played all of the music that we enjoyed and had our guests dancing the night away. The man knows how to throw a party! He even surprised me with a couple songs by my band and had us singin along and throwin down 🤘🏼 Side-note here. John is my uncle and one heckuva good dude. It was so special to not just have him as a guest but to have him as our DJ & emcee at our wedding. I can promise you that if you book him for your event, he’ll treat you like family too. He is the best in biz, no contest! Much love to John and DJ by CJ!!! 🫶🏻🔥
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Jesse Sent on 07/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best in the business!

Simply above and beyond. John and his crew were incredible. Before the wedding day we had a meeting and he went through all our requests and planned out how the night was going to go. He knows exactly what he's doing when it comes to timing and crowd reading. Day of the wedding he just blew my mind. Showed up and got right to setting up. Everything he said went exactly to plan. He made sure everything went smoothly. Even things not dj related. It was literally the perfect night. He also made sure throughout his he night checking to see if me or the wife needed anything. He's a great dj but an even better person. I seriously believe nobody can do a better job than he did.
Elise
Elise Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding DJ EVER!

From the very beginning, I knew that I had chosen the right wedding DJ. John was incredibly enthusiastic about every aspect of the wedding. He has amazing ideas about how to make the experience memorable for his clients. The journey to my wedding was a long, and very stressful one. I was forced to change my wedding date, then change my venue 11 days prior to the wedding. John was there to help me and reassure me every step of the way. He made us feel truly special. He isn't just a DJ, he is a performer! He gets everyone pumped up for the music, the dancing, the food, the cake, EVERYTHING! It was an absolute blast! I cannot recommend DJ by CJ enough. Through all the stress, he made everything easy, and I was never worried! He even used my obscure wedding aisle music choices, which I greatly appreciated. Thank you for making our big day so special, DJ by CJ! -Elise Hyde
Elliot
Elliot Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding DJ Ever – CJ Made Our Night Unforgettable!

From start to finish, working with DJ by CJ was an absolute dream! CJ went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect, especially with it being a fully bilingual wedding. He was incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the planning process. On the big day, he kept the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long! From our first dance to the final song, CJ played the perfect mix for our mixed Latino and White crowd and created a fun, joyful atmosphere that everyone raved about. His attention to detail, smooth transitions, and upbeat personality made a huge difference. We are so grateful to have had him as our DJ – we can’t recommend DJ by CJ enough!
Crystal
Crystal Sent on 05/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review

John, the owner of DJ by CJ, was very responsive from the beginning. He set up a call as soon as we inquired about the services offered and was very clear about all of our options. Additionally, John was quick to answer any questions we sent him.

Josh, our DJ, made sure he knew exactly what we wanted played throughout the night. He ensured he had the exact version of some of the songs we wanted to use. He did a good job playing our requested music while adding in some of his own picks to keep the energy up.
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Sinai Mutlimedia Sinai Mutlimedia Wedding Videographers

Dj by CJ Are always super professional and always make the wedding such an incredible and fun time! Great guys, great company.

Stamas Events Stamas Events Wedding Planners

DJ by CJ was awesome to work with! They were kind, flexible with changes, and easy to communicate with. They are more than happy to work with and accommodate any other vendors (bands/singers) that the couple wanted. They have an assistant with them at all times to help coordinate entrances. Everything runs smoothly and the music always gets guests up on their feet dancing! My bride's have nothing but great things to say!

Harpist Kristen Elizabeth Harpist Kristen Elizabeth Wedding Musicians

John's expertise and professionalism will help you make your special day even more memorable!!! He's amazing!

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