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DJ, Derek Tobler is a professional wedding DJ located in Charlottesville, Virginia. With this DJ you will have a wedding ceremony and reception that will be remembered for many years to come. He is dedicated to giving you an event that will be fun, unique and seamless while completely personalizing it to reflect your individual personalities. If you are someone who can visualize what you want your wedding day to look like, DJ Derek will do everything to help you create your dream wedding. He is committed to treating your wedding like it is the most important day of his career.

Services Offered
With DJ Derek Tobler, the music that plays at your wedding depends on what he learns about your music taste at the consultation. Since every wedding is tailored to each couple, this results in a different mix of music played at each wedding. To keep things fresh, DJ Derek deletes the playlists from previous weddings to keep things fresh. DJ services offered include the following:

  • Consultation
  • MC
  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA system
  • Do-not-play list
  • One event per day
  • Uplighting
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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?

$179

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
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of DJ Derek Tobler

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DJ Derek Tobler is praised for professionalism, clear communication, and seamless execution of ceremony and reception music. He tailors playlists, reads the room, handles emcee duties and last‑minute changes, keeping the dance floor packed all night. Flexible, vendor‑friendly, and offering extras like lighting and dance lessons, he’s highly recommended.

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DJ Derek Tobler is praised for professionalism, clear communication, and seamless execution of ceremony and reception music. He tailors playlists, reads the room, handles emcee duties and last‑minute changes, keeping the dance floor packed all night. Flexible, vendor‑friendly, and offering extras like lighting and dance lessons, he’s highly recommended.

Danielle
Danielle Sent on 05/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ

Derek was fantastic to work with and did an absolutely phenomenal job at our wedding! He provided both the music for both our ceremony and reception and everything was perfect! He really knew how to keep the dance floor going!
Remy
Remy Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Five Stars Isn't Enough

We are still hearing from our guests that our “wedding of the century” was the most fun they’ve ever had, and we know that’s largely thanks to DJ Tobler. The dance floor never slowed down and stayed packed the entire night—exactly what we hoped for, and delivered even better than we imagined.

From the start, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He took the music vibes and selections my husband and I shared and carried the energy perfectly from beginning to end. Everything flowed seamlessly, and he somehow knew exactly what the room needed at every moment.

If you want a DJ who is talented, kind, professional, and genuinely invested in making your event unforgettable, look no further. We cannot thank him enough for making our night everything we dreamed of and more.

— Remy & Kenneth Kidd
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Completely recommend!

Really enjoyed working with Derek! Good communicator and had a great time with him as our DJ on the day of. Music was exactly what we wanted. He was also very flexible with the rain plan and last minute change due to weather. Definitely recommend!
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Margaret Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

DJ Derek Tobler provided ceremony and reception music for my daughter's wedding along with emcee services. He is the ultimate professional and so easy to work with, with an uncanny sense of meeting the needs of the bride/groom and their guests. You will have get the best DJ services with Derek.
Julie
Julie Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best DJ!

Derek was the perfect DJ for our June wedding at Keswick Vineyards. He was prompt in communication, helped to cut/clip songs for dances, gave suggestions for reception music, and made planning easy leading up to our big day. Day of, he ran our ceremony music and mic’ing seamlessly, and kept our dance floor packed and FUN all night long. Look no further than Derek for not just the perfect music, but also the perfect attitude to keep guests in the loop and engaged all evening!
Steph
Steph Sent on 05/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Planners love DJ Derek Tobler!

As a wedding planner who recently worked with DJ Derek Tobler, I have nothing but great things to say! From the pre-wedding communication, to his quick and seamless set up at the venue, to last minute changes in the timeline -- Derek acted like the experienced wedding professional he is. Derek has a unique gift to keep guests informed and entertained throughout the reception without constantly interrupting the flow of the night with announcements and updates (trust me, some DJs just don't get it!). If you're looking for a DJ who knows what's up -- look no further than DJ Derek Tobler!
Antonia
Antonia Sent on 02/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best dj

From start to finish, working with Derek was an absolute pleasure! He is hands down the best DJ I have ever worked with. Derek really took the time to understand the vibe we were going for, and more importantly, he respected what we didn't want, which was a huge relief. The dance floor was packed all night long—guests were so into the music that we didn’t even need the fire pit or s'more bar we had set up as a backup! It was clear that Derek knew exactly how to keep the party going. If you're looking for a DJ who listens, knows how to read the room, and makes sure everyone has the time of their lives, Derek is the one!
Kimberley
Kimberley Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Perfection

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Derek! From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive and kind, taking the time to really listen to what we wanted for both our ceremony and the evening reception. His attention to detail and ability to read the room made everything flow seamlessly, creating the exact atmosphere we were hoping for. If you want a DJ who listens, cares, and delivers the perfect vibe, we highly recommend him!
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Elizabeth Sent on 04/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

Derek was part of our wedding dream team last week, and we can't recommend him highly enough! He was super easy to work with throughout the planning process. On the day of our (outdoor) ceremony there were some *brisk* 35mph wind gusts that posed some challenges, but the sound was perfect throughout! Our dance floor was full all night long, and Derek perfectly read the room and kept the good vibes going. Oh and he even was able to beautifully clean up and make usable a youtube karaoke track that my sister-in-law sang to during our ceremony. Seems like there's nothing he can't do! Highly recommend!
Camper
Camper Sent on 03/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ! Kept everyone on the floor. He teaches dance lessons too!

Derek was a dream to work with. He is very professional, quick to respond, and easy to talk to. It was so wonderful that Derek offers dance lessons. Just one hour had us looking pretty good. Stop looking, you've found the best DJ around! Book already!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

16 Endorsements
Angelica & Co. Weddings Angelica & Co. Weddings Wedding Planners

Entertainment should always be top of your priority list when planning a wedding. The music helps the overall atmosphere, which makes weddings wow! Derek definitely delivers. He's got you covered music wise, playing your hand-selected favorites, but also can help you coordinate your dances being an instructor himself. He's truly got it all and a great attitude to make the process easy along the way. DJ Tobler is a wedding day must have!

Eve Watters Eve Watters Wedding Musicians

Derek stands out, head and shoulders, in the DJ field. A real gent, with advanced musical knowledge and a great sense of service.

Virginia Schweninger, Harpist Virginia Schweninger, Harpist Wedding Musicians

I have worked with Derek at so many different venues . . . he can handle any challenge. Be it the UVA Chapel, Pippin Hill, Veritas or numerous other challenging outdoor locations, he always comes prepared to produce beautiful sound not matter what! He's classy too and throws a great party!

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