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Based in the great state of Texas, Essen Entertainment is a wedding DJ/MC, Live Music, Photobooth, & Lighting company who has set itself apart as one of the TOP RATED WEDDING VENDORS in the state. Their mission is to make sure your wedding day is the BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE! They focus on every detail, great and small, to make the planning process as worry-free and fun as possible.

This award-winning business is led by founder J.J. Essen. He has worked in the entertainment industry for more than three and a half decades and has performed at almost 1700 weddings, while his team has more than 100 years of combined experience. No matter the audience, he is beyond confident in the ability of him and his team to make your wedding fantastic in everyway!

Alongside a plethora of expertise, Essen Entertainment is committed and dedicate to providing the very best customer service possible. You will have unlimited access to them and they are here to assist you from beginning to end.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

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
Photobooth
Travel Expenses

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?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Essen Entertainment

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Essen Entertainment is highly praised for responsive communication, helpful planning, and talented DJs who read the crowd and keep the dance floor packed. They offer photo booths and flexible, reasonably priced packages. A few guests mentioned brief song-transition hiccups during the ceremony, but overall the team made weddings smooth and fun.

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Essen Entertainment is highly praised for responsive communication, helpful planning, and talented DJs who read the crowd and keep the dance floor packed. They offer photo booths and flexible, reasonably priced packages. A few guests mentioned brief song-transition hiccups during the ceremony, but overall the team made weddings smooth and fun.

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Emily Sent on 03/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ!!!

You will not be disappointed if you book with Essen Entertainment!! They made my wedding day as least stressful as possible! We talked with them once, and immediately knew we wanted to book with them. They have so many great rental options as well and are reasonably priced! After we booked we were paired with DJ Scott, who was fantastic! We got so many compliments on the songs that were played and everyone had the best time!!
Bailie
Bailie Sent on 01/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Scott is such a flexible and impressive DJ!

We were thrilled with the services provided by Essen Entertainment for our wedding. From the start, our DJ Scott was direct, supportive, and flexible in his communication style. He was clearly prepared and collaborative, providing an impressive level of service throughout our special day. Scott kept the party going with his ability to read the vibe of the wedding and quickly respond to any guest song requests. We were especially impressed by his attentiveness and direct communication - he was always quick to address any questions we had. Essen Entertainment truly helped make our wedding day a huge success!
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Shannon Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding DJ ever!!!

DJ Brian was so AMAZING!!! He even helped us make a timeline for the entire wedding event . He was so communicative and made sure we were aware of what was going to happen next! He is a very nice guy and I would HIGHLY recommend him and Essen entertainment! We spoke with J.J first before he told us DJ Brian would be our DJ and he was extremely nice and helpful as well. Anyone at Essen entertainment would be a wonderful addition to any event you might have !!!!! 15/10 stars!!!
KARA
Kara Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kept the party going

Max had the right mix of tunes to keep the dance floor hopping during our reception. JJ helped engaged the guest in our photo booth. They were both amazing! Highly recommend!
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 06/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience, Highly Professional, Awesome Music and Energy

DJ Ivan and his crew did a great job for us. He worked with our evening time table well, did a good job of MCing and kep a great energy on the dance floor for everyone. He was very responsive and had good communication during the planning process. No complaints at all, just great service.
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Jennifer Sent on 05/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dance Floor was Full!

Essen Entertainment was great! Easy to work with and kept the dance floor hopping! I would definitely recommend using them for your event! Thanks Essen!!!
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Ami S. Sent on 05/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DJ That Goes Above and Beyond

Our DJ, Max, was truly amazing. He played great songs that got the crowd and us hyped up, he helped control the chaos, and during the planning he was so supportive and helpful. He provided so much reassurance.
Paige
Paige Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Brian was Awesome!

We hired Essen Entertainment to DJ our wedding and DJ Brian did a phenomenal job! We threw a lot of curve balls at Brian and asked for a lot and he was able to deliver. Our wedding ended up being a small production that showed our love story and Briand was able to help our vision come to life with music. We had our wedding party enter the same way WWE superstars do in the Royal Rumble, one at a time with a countdown and buzzer followed by the person's "entrance song." The guests loved it and it went exactly how we wanted it to. We also included a light saber battle with the wedding party and Brian was able to provide us with a Star Wars soundtrack to accompany the battle.
We even did a second entrance and asked Brian to hype up the crowd to bring us back to the reception area the same way a WWE superstar would enter the ring. It was amazing! I cannot say enough good things about Brian!
We also added the photo booth option with our booking and I am so glad we did! The guests are still talking about it and my husband and I have had fun looking back at all the pictures!
Brian took such great care of us and made sure that the music fit what we wanted to do. Our wedding was exactly what we wanted thanks to Brian!
Sam
Sam A. Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience

We hired Essen Entertainment for our outdoor wedding, From start to finish a 10/10 fantastic experience. Essen entertainment was super user friendly. They contact you immediately after an inquiry, the price is great, the service is even better. Our DJ was DJ Charles, he was so kind, great at keeping in contact with us, very flexible on any changes or requests we had and most of all he was an outstanding DJ. We will be using DJ Charles for all of our events from now on. Highly recommend this company.
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Staci Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best night

DJ Koert has been nothing short of amazing! He reached out to us a few weeks before the wedding and helped us with our itinerary which gave us a piece of mind. He played all my must plays and didn't stray from our playlist. Everyone was on the dance floor and having a great time! Thank you so much DJ Koert and Essen Entertainment.
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Awards

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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

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Dispersion Photography Dispersion Photography Wedding Photographers

There are a lot of DJs out there, but very very few can compare to Essen Entertainment. JJ and his team always go the extra mile! His ability to combine live music with popular tunes and do special dedications is second to none! If we are asked about a DJ we always have one answer - Essen Entertainment! Look at his reviews, he constantly gets rave reviews from his clients. He is an awesome DJ and musician. If you need a DJ for any type of event – start with Essen, I doubt you’ll even look at anyone else.

Gina Schild Photography Gina Schild Photography Wedding Photographers

I have worked with JJ three times, and all three he was great! He gets on the mic, and gets people moving. He keeps the flow going, and as a photographer it makes my job easier because everyone is smiling!

Waters Edge Venue Waters Edge Venue Banquet Halls

Essen Entertainment is absolutely amazing! If you are looking for something unique and memorable for your special day, Essen Entertainment can provide you with an incomparable experience with memories that will last a life time. In addition to offering talented DJs for your wedding music and production needs you also have an option of live musical performances. If you are a true romantic you have the option of having your love described through a customized song written just for you. J.J. is a remarkably gifted musician and poetic songwriter who is sure to make your wedding the most memorable night or your life.

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