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Based in Washington DC, Philadelphia PA & NYC Marquee Artists is a collective of Wedding DJs specializing in packing dance floors. We are crazy passionate about music! Oh yeah and friendly, communicative & flexible. We combine club DJ skills with vast private-event expertise to guarantee you the wedding party you want.

Services Offered

With years of experience, each member of Marquee Artists brings incredible talent to the party. From the newest pop to the deepest of niche music, this hand-selected crew makes it magical. We can also provide fun lighting options to add some sparkle to the festivities. Whether it’s a backyard party, a down to earth non-wedding-wedding or a glamorous evening at the swankiest of venues, each package includes:

  • A phone consultation to make sure we are a good fit
  • Expert timeline advice on what to do, where, when and how
  • Must-play and do-not-play lists
  • Top-of-the-line sound systems
  • Wireless microphones
  • Simple planning tools
  • MC services
  • Real DJs who read the crowd and mix
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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
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$300

What music genres do you specialize in?

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
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of MARQUEE ARTISTS

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Max M. Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Kelton is the man

Kelton is a supreme DJ master and he will make your event amazing and memorable. Kelton had his finger on the pulse of my brother's wedding and kept the guests engaged and dancing the whole night. He also expertly ensured the playlist reflected the bride and groom's taste and personality throughout. He was flexible, super easy to work with, clear about everything, and made sure every part of the evening sounded great. It's clear Kelton is a fantastic listener, a talented wedding crowd mind reader, and committed to making the evening special in exactly the way the bride, groom, and guests want.
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Colleen Sent on 06/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding DJ!!!

Kelton was so amazing and fun to work with! Highly recommend Kelton for any event you are planning. He was really easy to work with in the planning stage, and he really acts as a planner and scheduler to help you pull together the timeline for your whole day. On the day of, he was flexible, fun, and enthusiastic which made the experience so great for us. Our families and friends at our wedding love to dance and they had nothing but good things to say about Kelton DJing! Thanks Kelton!!!
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Laura Sent on 05/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding DJ!

Kelton was the DJ for our wedding and we couldn't have asked for anyone better! He met with us beforehand to go over what we wanted and to ensure that we had all the equipment we needed for both our ceremony and reception. Our dance floor was packed the entire night and it was so much fun! Kelton was friendly, professional, and responsive! Highly recommend!!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 12/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Loved our wedding DJ!

We booked Marquee Artists after attending a friend's wedding and we were so happy to have Gemma as our DJ. She was organized, communicative, and excited for our event, which made us even more excited. She was also able to coordinate two musicians on contract for live music during the cocktail hour. Gemma had a really helpful spreadsheet we could use for choosing music for the reception and keeping track of the special moment songs (first dances, ceremony songs, entrance songs, etc). She did a wonderful job incorporating our ideas and specific song requests but we trusted her completely to keep the flow of the evening going with the music. It was also so wonderful to see her fully enjoying her self behind her set up - dancing and even taking some videos of the dance floor she was kind enough to send me later. We got so many compliments from our guests on her behalf, I can't recommend her enough!
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Cathy Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

First class service!

From my first conversation with Kelton Higgins, I knew I found the right DJ for my son’s wedding. Kelton responded very quickly to my inquiry. He was professional and fun to talk to. We were a bit late to the game of securing the DJ and when Kelton recommended Ty, I knew it was a great fit. Ty kept us on the dance floor right up to the end of the reception. He took requests, helped with the flow of the evening and made it an all around first class experience. If you’re looking for a DJ for your event, look no further. Ty is amazing! Call today.
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Sammy Sent on 10/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kelton is a phenomenal DJ

Kelton absolutely crushed it at our wedding. Great transitions, good emcee-ing, incorporated our weird requests, and was flexible. Couldn't ask for more from a DJ!
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Sean Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Kelton is Amazing

Made the process super easy, was very communicative and put together an amazing playlist. The dance floor was full all night long. I would highly recommend using him
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Tori Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Kelton for the party of a lifetime!

After our friends' had Kelton at their wedding we knew we had to have him at ours. He was flexible, easy to work with, and man does he deliver. Everyone was on the dance floor all night having the best time! So many of our friends talk about how good the music was and we are so happy we had Kelton! Our family, friends, and we will remember how fun that night was forever. Cannot recommend and thank enough for the party of a lifetime!
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Anna Sent on 08/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Trevor, the brilliant maestro

Trevor was a key part of our wedding day. The thoughtful playlist he arranged based on our likes and dislikes (and within a few weeks!) kept guests on the dance floor all night long. His transitions were seamless, both in terms of moving between individual songs (and they all played juuust the right length) as well as through the ceremony, cocktail hour, speeches, and reception. His steady hand at the DJ booth helped everyone else shine. Thank you, Trevor!
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Stephanie Sent on 08/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

a dance party your friends will rave about

Kelton is an awesome DJ. He was easy to work with--very organized but also flexible. He is a charismatic MC who kept things (and us) running on time. We loved every song he played, and many guests came up to us afterward saying what a great DJ we had. Can't recommend him enough!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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When a DJ walks in with REAL turntables, we KNOW it's going to be a party and Bobby Jae from Marquee Artists did NOT disappoint! He knew exactly how to read the crowd like a pro and know when people were enjoying a song and when to quickly change to a different song so that the floor was never empty. He had us sweating and we were just taking pictures! Bobby had songs queued up to play that he knew somebody was going to request before they even requested it...it was amazing to watch! He was dressed professionally but with a modern style (not a dj in a rented tuxedo...ugh!) By far our favorite DJ of this year!

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