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  • 2023
  • 2022

Kısmet

MC
Do-Not-Play List
One Event Per Day
Photobooth

Why couples love this

  • Music selection
  • Unique party atmosphere
  • DJ quality
Anthony
Elizabeth
Alison
Lizzy
Janice

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Kısmet is for couples who want an actual dance party at their wedding. ✨ We focus on allowing couples and their guests to share joy and love through music. If you’re a true music lover who wants a DJ that pays close attention to your taste, knows how to read a room, and can take your party on a musical journey, you've come to the right place.

It’s about you
Your wedding should sound like you. We curate our selections to fit your taste and the unique energy of the day. In addition to your specific cues, we take care to get a general feel for music that resonates with you, carefully incorporating your taste into the digital crate of music we build for each wedding.

Reading the room
Our prep process allows us to know we’re hitting the right notes while maintaining the freedom to play what’s right for the moment. If your families want to hear some music they know, we have the hits on deck. When your friends are ready to turn up, we’ve got the bangers to get the dance floor going.

Not the same old songs
Most wedding DJs take a lowest common denominator approach, with the mindset that if everyone knows a song, it is therefore a good selection. We’re here to say we can do better! We firmly believe that there is no shortage of actually great music that will keep the whole dance floor moving all night long.

Intentional and authentic
We strive for our DJ sets to be inclusive & approachable, yet joyful and spontaneous. Our philosophy is to bring experience, preparation, thoughtfulness and authentic presence to the table, then let the night evolve on its own.

Experience and professionalism
We are proactively prepared for anything the night might throw our way. We come equipped for every scenario, so you can relax knowing we’ve got it covered. We stay calm under pressure and always keep our focus on the guest experience.

A streamlined process
Planning a wedding is stressful. Our goal is to give you one less thing to worry about. We spent years honing a form that streamlines the process of gathering your music selections and proactively thinking through logistics. This single one-stop form is due two weeks before your wedding, making it easy for you to thoughtfully deliver your preferences on your time.

Humility and gratitude
Sharing joy with your loved ones on the dance floor is the best way to say everything that words can’t. We truly consider it a privilege to provide an essential service to couples on the most important night of their lives. That perspective drives everything we do, from our customer service to the energy & passion we bring to the night.

NOTE: We're excited to announce that as of July 2025, DJ Kerem is now Kısmet, reflecting our growth from a solo practice to a tight two-man operation! We're looking forward to many more years of celebrating with our clients. There's lots more info on us at ohkismet.com and we can't wait to chat with you.

Features

Asian-owned

LGBTQ+-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

    12 years in business

    We speak Turkish

Links

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FAQ

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?

$300

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of Kısmet

K
Karl Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

GREAT DJ! Helped put on an AWESOME wedding

Kerem was an amazing DJ at our wedding. He accommodated every request me and my bride had and was even able to orchestrate all of our walk in and ceremony music. Kerem was able to read the room and knew exactly what song to play and at the right time. Everyone was dancing, young and old! Kerem was extremely professional leading up to our wedding date. He made sure he understood our music preferences and he DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Every song was great and party just flowed. I would recommend Kerem 100%. He showed up on time, had all the gear he needed, and just knocked it out of the park. Hire him and he will be a sure-thing for your wedding!
Anthony
Anthony Sent on 05/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone wanted to dance — all night

This review is long overdue. We are a Palestinian couple from California but were looking to get married in New Orleans, and our belabored search for a dabke group in the Louisiana area was leaving us worried about finding a DJ who would be able to meaningfully navigate through music we wanted at our wedding: Fairouz, Bay Area hip hop, indie punk rock; while also coordinating with the dabke group we would eventually (and gratefully) find. And he totally blew everyone away. We had a guest count of 100 and everyone had a great time, dancing through the very end of the night.

We've been married now over a year, and we have friends still recalling a flawless transition he made between traditional Arabic music and 2Short! Other friends tell us it is the most fun they've ever had at a wedding.

Kerem was not only easy to work with and masterful, but so, so kind -- a quality in a vendor that I appreciated so much during a very heavy time in our lives (despite deserving of all levity). I wholeheartedly recommend Kerem for your DJ needs, especially if you have an eclectic mix of music and require someone with a feel for both traditional and modern music.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 04/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless experience, musical perfection!

I cannot recommend DJ Kerem enough! He shared a super helpful "taste primer" sheet that made it easy to understand the genres he typically plays and to communicate our own preferences to him. He completely got the vibes for every part of the evening, from our ceremony itself to the last song of the reception, the vibes were immaculate and there was something for all our guests to enjoy. He made the whole process easy and worked very independently. I would trust this man with my life!
M
Marshall Sent on 05/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kerem was awesome, highly recommend!

Kerem did a fantastic job at our wedding. We gave him a short playlist of our favorite artists and complete freedom on what to play, he had everyone on the dance floor all night! We also added an impromptu live performance and a song-specific outfit change, he was super flexible and handled it very well, highly recommend.
Alison
Alison Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars for Kerem!

We absolutely loved Kerem! He made our wedding day so special in every way! He was always open to phone calls to go over everything beforehand and got our wedding playlist down perfectly! All of our guests had the best time on our day because of Kerem. Do yourself a favor and hire him, you won’t regret it!!!!
J
Joseph Sent on 08/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Good vibes and sweaty dancing

Kerem killed it! We'd have him play for our wedding all over again and highly recommend him. He knows how to set the vibe for any occasion. Even the New Orleans summer heat couldn't keep us off of his dance floor.
Lizzy
Lizzy Sent on 08/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best number one superstar DJ

Kerem is an incredible human and DJ! We had a tough time selecting a DJ and feeling comfortable in terms of being in control with the type of music we wanted to be played. We were kind of on the path of a more un traditional celebration. We curated a spotify playlist of a handful of songs that we hoped would set the vibe. KEREM DID AN UNBELIEVABLE JOB WITH PERFECTING THE PLAYLIST FOR OUR SPECIAL DAY!!! Everyone at the party came up to us and said it was the best music they had ever danced to at a wedding. Not only were his song compiling skillz on fire but he was such a genuine, kind, human being. Really made the night so special. Making sure we were happy and not allowing crazy song requests to be made. He was so great. I can't say enough amazing things about him!
Janice
Janice Sent on 07/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kerem is the absolute best!

Our guests continue to tell us that DJ Kerem made our reception amazing! I have a large hispanic family and I requested a mix of latin music along with fun disco/hip hop throwbacks. DJ Kerem delivered with every song and transition. Communication was clear, professional, and prompt during the entire process! I'm so happy we booked him for our wedding, I couldn't recommend him more!
N
Nicholas Sent on 07/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Had a blast at our reception with great help from DJ Kerem

DJ Kerem was the best part of our wedding. He was easy to communicate with and fun to be around. We gave him a list of our favorite songs and he was able to add some of his own choices that complemented the vibe. We basically stayed on the dance floor for the whole reception.
Esther
Esther Sent on 03/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dance Floor Was Packed

We hired DJ Kerem for our wedding at Maison Lafitte in Mandeville. We scheduled a zoom and immediately noticed a few albums hung on his walls that we also loved. From there we knew we were in good hands. We made a playlist of a couple of songs for different moods: dinner, ceremony, dancing etc. and in less than 20 songs he managed to get us to a Tee. It was so spot on that at one point a friend asked me if I had made the playlist. We danced all night and it was an absolute BLAST. He was on time, professional, and communicative. Hire DJ Kerem, he is great.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Kerem Ozkan
Kerem Ozkan
Owner
Toren Hardee
Toren Hardee
Partner

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