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Thank you for considering our services for your event.

I, Gary, have been a full-time professional entertainer, DJ, singer, and guitarist for over 30 years. During those years, it has been my profound privilege and honor to perform solo at countless weddings and events.

In 2019, my daughter Natalie, a licensed social worker by trade, began performing with me at all of my public performances.

Shortly thereafter, Natalie decided she wanted to take a break from social work and began working full-time with me at both public and select private events, and I embraced that decision wholeheartedly!

With the response being so positive, we have decided that going forward, Natalie and I will be a team and will perform all public and private events together.

Taking all of the guesswork out of planning your day’s entertainment, approximately one month before your wedding the first of two to three detailed meetings will take place. These meetings allow time to go over details and establish the vision for your perfect day.

The day of your wedding, acting as Master of Ceremonies, we will coordinate with your banquet manager, photographer and/or videographer to ensure everyone is working harmoniously. We also help direct you and your bridal party as to the sequence of events to ensure the success of your day.

Please note: We limit the amount of weddings and special events we do each year to ensure we can be focused on you and your day.

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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?

$695

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
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 Gary S. Jones Entertainment

Cristina
Cristina Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ

Gary and Natalie exceeded all expectations for our wedding DJ experience. We met with them numerous times before the wedding to discuss every small detail, which made us feel at ease. Live music is always a great touch at a wedding, and they truly made our day amazing!
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Hailey Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding Dj

We hired Gary as a dj as well has him and his daughter Natalie to sing an acoustic set for our wedding. They were wonderful, and the guests really enjoyed the live music. He was very responsive and knowledgeable. He offered a lot of guidance on things I was unsure of and provided great entertainment all night. Would recommend to anyone!!
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Katelyn Sent on 10/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Must have DJ

Gary was amazing! He helped us set up the entrance and went through the program with us many times! The lighting and GOBO were amazing as well! He helped keep the energy up and the crowd entertained! 10/10 would recommend!
Madeline
Madeline Sent on 10/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience, Gary is one of a kind!

Gary was amazing! He went above and beyond to make our day perfect. He had everyone on the dance floor all night and his vocals were perfect too!
Natasha
Natasha Sent on 01/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gary is amazing!!

Gary was an absolute pleasure to work with, especially when planning a wedding during the pandemic! He helped us with our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music, as well as uplighting and mirror photobooth. He also did an acoustic set with his daughter and our guests were raving about it weeks after our wedding. I highly recommend Gary for any event - you won't go wrong!
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Diana Sent on 11/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best DJ!

Gary is one of the best vendors you will work with. He is extremely experienced and will be able to answer all of your wedding related questions! He really sits down with you and plans out your day from start to finish. Even things you don’t even think about. Plus, he does it all! Gary sings and plays acoustic guitar during your ceremony and also during the dinner hour. He does amazing uplighting. If you do hire Gary, make sure you get the mirror photo booth! Our guests had so much fun using it. We received so many compliments on Gary and still are receiving them! He has an amazing voice. We couldn’t have asked for a better master of ceremonies on our wedding day! He made everything so easy on us.
kerri
Kerri Sent on 08/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gary checks all the boxes with actual musical talent!

Gary is a singer, guitar player, DJ, has great uplighting, and not to mention creative and very professional. Not only did he perform and entertain but also offered his experience and knowledge to help us through our schedule of events for the reception and make sure everything was set! Highly recommend!
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Brittany Sent on 07/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and unforgettable!!!

Gary is an amazing entertainer and DJ that will make your special day everything you wanted and more! Gary takes the time to sit down with you and go over every detail before the wedding. In addition to his services, he was kind enough to answer any wedding questions I had. My guests had a blast in the photo booth run by Gary’s daughters, Danielle and Natalie. The girls put together an amazing photo guest book complete with signed messages from my guests. During the dinner hour, Gary played live music with his guitar. Guests were so impressed with this part of the night; I received numerous compliments. Guests also enjoyed Gary’s humor. During introductions and any announcements, Gary always had the crowd’s attention. The uplighting Gary provided made the room light up beautifully, with a pretty purple color at the beginning of the evening to an array of colors during dancing! The customized gobo projection made for a great photo backdrop as well. Gary is absolutely amazing and played a huge role in the success of my wedding. Highly recommend!!!
Michael
Michael Sent on 01/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

There is no better DJ/Master of Ceremonies in the area than Gary Jones.

Gary served as DJ/Master of Ceremonies for our wedding in September 2018. Not only is he best DJ in the area, he is an incredible acoustic performer. Watching my wife walk down the aisle to Gary’s acoustic rendition of Kenny Chesney’s “Me and You” is something that absolutely blew me away. Then, during the reception, he kept everything flowing perfectly. He played all of the songs my wife and I requested, and stuck to the ‘do not play’ list we provided. He even called me up for a little beer bottle air guitar to my favorite AC/DC song. We’re four months removed from the wedding and are STILL receiving compliments about how awesome Gary was from family and friends.
Aside from his ability to perform on game day, Gary’s professionalism and personality are second to none. Despite his experience, he does not have an ego. He is responsive, respectful, and truly loves his job. In the weeks leading up to the wedding we sat down with him for 3-4 hours and ran through EVERYTHING, start to finish. We showed up at his office with no idea what song my wife and her father were going to walk down the aisle to, we just knew we wanted Gary to play his acoustic guitar and sing it live. He ran through just about his entire arsenal of songs, playing snippets of dozens for us. We customized the order of events for the wedding day as we liked, while he offered suggestions along the way. Gary also ensured he knew everyone in the wedding party’s names phonetically. He never missed a beat. We are so thankful and honored to have had Gary Jones for our wedding, and you will be too.
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Dana Sent on 08/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding photographer recommended Gary Jones. When I asked her for suggestions on DJ's, I believe her words were "Gary Jones. hands down - If I ever get married, I would choose him". I am so glad I asked for her advice! Gary's attention to detail while planning our wedding - from song selection to name pronunciation - gave us so much confidence that our day would go off without a hitch (and it did). One of the great things about Gary is he plays guitar beautifully and has a great voice - so we had some amazing live renditions of songs like "Dream a Little Dream", and "You Belong to Me". He even recorded a video of a special production my husband's uncle put together (it included a Jedi fight, the Time Warp, and a replica of the Titanic). None of our guests had any idea what was going to happen, and we had no videographer, so Gary graciously filmed it for us, all while continuing to work the sound board! Having this recorded is so meaningful to us, and we are incredibly grateful to Gary for everything.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
All Events Realized All Events Realized Wedding Planners

Gary Jones is consistently excellent, incredibly professional and talented at not only singing for your ceremony and/or cocktail hour, but can read a room. I highly recommend him.

HaleChannel Studios HaleChannel Studios Wedding Videographers

Gary is an amazing musician and DJ. Always gets people on the dance floor and is flexible with changes throughout the night. I highly recommend him. He is a great choice for your wedding!

Events By Pamela Joy Events By Pamela Joy Wedding Planners

I absolutely love working with Gary! His excitement about music shines through in his work and yet he maintains a professionalism that wows the crowd. He has terrific ideas around how to make the most of your atmosphere and will make your day even more spectacular. I highly recommend Gary and always look forward to working together!

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