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Essential Sounds Entertainment is a wedding DJ serving Belmar, New Jersey. They’re trained to give the right amount of enthusiasm, based on what you and your fiancee request. Founder PJ Windle established the company with personal service, customized music planning and friendly relationships as core pillars. Essential Sounds Entertainment aims to connect with the happy couple and establish a level of trust.

Services Offered
Essential Sounds Entertainment is ready to get your guests up and moving at the reception with songs that may be lighter in sound or perhaps more fast-paced (to inspire some fierce dance-offs). DJ services include:

  • Do-not-play list
  • Liability insurance
  • PA/sound system
  • Microphones
  • Emcee
  • Consultation


Other Services
Essential Sounds Entertainment is there for your add-ons that will take your wedding from good to grand. Additional ways they can make your wedding extra sweet and memorable include:

  • Uplighting
  • Ceremony officiant
  • Karaoke
  • Photo booth
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen
  • Dancing in the clouds
  • Monograms
  • Live music
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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$750

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
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
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Essential Sounds Entertainment

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PJ is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional DJ services at weddings. With a professional and accommodating approach, he kept the dance floor busy all night, playing music to cater to all styles and tastes. Reviewers appreciated his personalized touch, attention to detail, and ability to ensure a fun and memorable experience for all guests, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding entertainment.

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PJ is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional DJ services at weddings. With a professional and accommodating approach, he kept the dance floor busy all night, playing music to cater to all styles and tastes. Reviewers appreciated his personalized touch, attention to detail, and ability to ensure a fun and memorable experience for all guests, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding entertainment.

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Natalie Sent on 06/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ!’

Looking for the BEST DJ? Look no further, PJ is your guy!! From the beginning PJ was super helpful, professional and accommodating for our wedding. Everything was perfect from cocktail hour, to our introductions, our dinner music and dancing literally all night. I don’t think our wedding guests sat down once the entire night. I can’t thank PJ enough for making our day super special and making sure everyone had a blast! Thank you again for everything!!
Olga
Olga Sent on 06/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a hit!

PJ killed it for me! He kept everyone dancing and incorporated greek music for my wedding! He also kept me calm on a stressful day and made a beautiful monogram! Thanks PJ!
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Erin Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING! From start to finish. THE BEST!

PJ was amazing, we ran through some song ideas when we met and he took them and ran with it. He delivers the details you want, avoiding the ones you don't. Highly recommended for a packed dance floor!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

PJ was a fantastic DJ for our wedding day! He played great music that catered to all styles and tastes. PJ took time to meet with us ahead of our big day to ensure he understood our vision and provided valuable insight when we needed his advice and opinion on things we weren’t sure of. This was a Turkish/American wedding and PJ was more than happy to include some traditional Turkish music which truly mean a lot to the groom and his family. If I’m ever in need of DJ services again, I’d absolutely book PJ again. Thank you!
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Dan O. Sent on 09/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Night!

PJ was absolutely first class! Easy and seamless process to book and coordinate the wedding entertainment, and the entire process felt so personalized. PJ had the dance floor full from start to finish - the party never stopped!. Thank you again PJ!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 02/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you PJ!!!!

We just wanted to thank PJ for making our wedding an absolute BLAST. It truly was the most fun I have EVER had. Until after our wedding, I never realized how incredibly important it is to have a really strong, DJ, because the music is literally everything at a wedding celebration. That is why I cannot endorse PJ enough, to have a DJ that really knows what they're doing, really understands how to feel the crowd, he did a perfect job, and had us all on our feet literally all night!!!! THANK YOU for making our day beyond special and SO beyond fun!!!! You were also just such a pleasure to work with as a person. Thank you again.
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Julia Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend essential sounds entertainment!

We hired PJ as our DJ after he did an amazing job DJ'ing my brother's wedding, and he highly recommended working with him. PJ was so easy to work with - he has a personality that makes you feel like you've known him forever which is great when trying to decide which songs, genre, entrances and everything else to go with. He played all of the music that we asked him to and kept the dance floor going all night long. When the night was coming to an end, my bridal party and friends really wanted to keep the party going, and PJ was willing to stay for an extra hour for a reasonable fee. We also hired our photobooth through PJ/Essential Sounds Entertainment, and I received many compliments that the photobooth attendant was so nice. I would highly recommend hiring Essential Sounds Entertainment for your wedding or party!
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Sean Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

PJ the DJ was awesome!!!

PJ the DJ from Essential Sounds Entertainment did an amazing job at our wedding! At the outset, he was really great to work with. He was very knowledgeable about music, wedding ceremonies and receptions, and he was also professional with prompt communication. PJ made us feel comfortable going into our big day. On the day of the wedding, he was an awesome DJ! He played the perfect music for the wedding ceremony and reception (slow/instrumental for ceremonial, fun for dancing, etc.), our guests had an awesome time and danced the day away. The photobooth he provided was also a hit and his assistant/operator for that did a great job as well. All in all, we had a fantastic experience with PJ and we plan to recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ in the Jersey Shore area. Thanks PJ and Essential Sounds Entertainment!!!
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Alyssa Sent on 07/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best!!

PJ was such an amazing DJ for our wedding. I have been to 3 weddings with him and have had a great time at each wedding. First off, he was so understanding when he had to postpone our wedding and was able to accommodate that change. During the planning process, he was available for all our questions, answered back quickly, met with us multiple times via video chat and helped guide us through the challenging process of choosing music for our wedding to make sure it is exactly what we wanted. He provided us with recommendations to help the day flow well and make sure we accommodate all music styles. We were a Sunday night wedding and I was nervous that people may start leaving early, but the dance floor was filled all night. He’s the best and I would highly recommend Essential Sounds to anyone!
Heather
Heather Sent on 12/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Essential Part of Our Wedding!

PJ, from Essential Sounds Entertainment, was the first vendor we booked. My husband and I saw him officiate and DJ our friend's wedding and knew we had to have him at ours. He is so sincere and delivered our love story perfectly. So many of our guests thought he was a close friend with how he spoke of us and he made our ceremony special. He is unbelievably charismatic and also a phenomenal DJ, such a professional and wonderful to work with. We were also a COVID couple and he was extremely flexible with postponements. I highly recommend working with him as your officiant and DJ!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Susan Elizabeth Photography Susan Elizabeth Photography Wedding Photographers

PJ and all the guys at Essential Sounds are truly some of the best in the biz! Always fun, yet very professional! They always do whatever it takes to throw an amazing party, and you can guarantee the dance floor will be packed all night long!!! PJ is truly dedicated to each and every one of his couples, making sure that they are always on the same page with the couple's music selection, yet making sure that theres always "something for everyone" to ensure that everyone from the flower girl to grandma can dance into the night! If you are looking for an amazingly talented, fun, reputable, experienced, professional, and all around GREAT entertainment company, then look no further..Essential Sounds is the only way to go!

Endless Wave Films + Photos Endless Wave Films + Photos Wedding Photographers

Essential Sounds Entertainment is a rare find. The love they put into their work is unmatched. PJ has developed a business where people can come in and feel right at home from the first moment they meet him. Your event will be full of dancing, fun and excitement with ESE. The best part is that you will feel as if your best friend is DJing your wedding, not some random person. Awesome company run by awesome people!

John Arcara Photography John Arcara Photography Wedding Photographers

P.J. is the consummate professional. Always ready to help out & always perfect. He and his illustrious staff from Essential Sounds are some of the very best in the business. I would absolutely recommend them for all of your entertainment & lighting needs! They are lively & fabulous & amazing to deal with. There are many things that your entertainment & imaging teams need to choreograph together & we are alway thrilled when working with anyone from Essential since we know it will just be perfection! PJ, we are so glad to be able to hang with you guys & hope to see you a lot more!

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