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No Macarena DJ & Custom Music Service

Bilingual MC
Do-Not-Play List
Projector
Photobooth

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Music selection
  • Unique party atmosphere
  • DJ quality
Sarah
James
George
Whitney
John

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Now with over 20 years of experience, No Macarena DJ & Custom Music Service offers an alternative to the typical wedding DJ experience. Based in Philadelphia, PA, we specialize in customized, music-focused events for couples who want their wedding to feel like them. Originally founded by seasoned DJ Kim Alexander, No Macarena DJ is now led by Sarah and Chris Brandt along with a team of experienced, knowledgeable, musically obsessed DJs. From indie favorites and throwbacks to packed-dance-floor classics, we help turn your request list into your best night ever.

They don't do corny gimmicks, props, banners or annoying chat. Instead of leading the line dance, they'll line up the perfect dance set. Because they know that the spotlight should be yours — not theirs.

No Macarena DJ & Custom Music Service can supply on-location entertainment to weddings across Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware.

About No Macarena:

Founder Kim started No Macarena DJ & Custom Music Service 26 years ago as an alternative to the huge line dance craze of the time. A professional DJ with a long career, she honed her skills at Philadelphia’s WXPN, home of the World Cafe. There, she went from DJ to Program Director. Kim’s goal is to provide every event with impeccable personalized DJ services, free of any corny gimmicks or annoying banter. The No Macarena team make it all about the music and strive to keep the dance floor full all night long. The No Macarena DJs will assist you in crafting the perfect playlist for your one-of-a-kind occasion with quality, professional DJ audio to ensure that every moment sounds incredible.

Services Offered

No Macarena DJs have encyclopedic musical knowledge and the experience to bring your musical ideas to life. The option of a do-not-play list will give couples peace of mind that every song played is truly theirs. Additional services we offer: Photo Booth, Live Music and Lighting.

Features

Woman-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 28 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Evan & Caitlin's wedding
Evan & Caitlin
40 photos
Tim & Chelsea's wedding
Tim & Chelsea
44 photos
Vince & Alley's wedding
Vince & Alley
32 photos
Anthony & Kristi's wedding
Anthony & Kristi
23 photos
Stephanie & Nick's wedding
Stephanie & Nick
64 photos
Lindsay & Eli's wedding
Lindsay & Eli
54 photos

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?

$800

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of No Macarena DJ & Custom Music Service

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No Macarena delivered exceptional, professional DJ service with organized, responsive planning and stress-free execution. Their DJs read the room expertly, kept dance floors packed, and tailored music (including bilingual support and live instruments) to each couple’s tastes. Add-ons like lighting and photobooths were seamless and highly recommended.

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No Macarena delivered exceptional, professional DJ service with organized, responsive planning and stress-free execution. Their DJs read the room expertly, kept dance floors packed, and tailored music (including bilingual support and live instruments) to each couple’s tastes. Add-ons like lighting and photobooths were seamless and highly recommended.

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Allissa Sent on 03/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ ever!

Sarah & Chris did an outstanding job at our wedding. They played all of our "must play" songs and our guests had a blast. Several people have told us that they were the best DJs they've ever heard!
T
Tinamarie Sent on 06/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Andres is the BEST EVER!

DJ Andres IS THE BEST EVER!

From our very first meeting, Andres was professional, organized, and incredibly thorough. He took the time to go over every detail of our wedding in advance, and every conversation left us feeling more calm, confident, and excited for our big day. He is truly one of those rare vendors who reduces stress instead of adding to it.
One of the most meaningful parts of our wedding was finding ways to include my husband's family, who were unable to be with us in person. As a bilingual DJ, Andres went above and beyond to help bridge the distance. Not only did he seamlessly translate throughout the day so both sides could fully participate, but he also helped us incorporate recorded toasts and readings from family members abroad into our ceremony and reception. He managed the technology, Zoom connection, microphones, and audio flawlessly, allowing our loved ones to hear everything clearly and feel truly present despite being hundreds of miles away.

Beyond his technical skills, Andres has an incredible ability to read a room!!!!!!! Our wedding brought together people from different cultures, backgrounds, generations, and languages, and he navigated it all amazingly. He knew when to translate, when to energize the crowd, and when to let special moments speak for themselves. Most importantly, he kept the dance floor packed all night long! Guests are still telling us how much fun they had, and we know Andres played a huge role in creating that experience.

If you're looking for a DJ who is talented, bilingual, professional, adaptable, and genuinely invested in making your day special, DJ Andres is the BEST. We are so grateful for everything he did to help make our wedding unforgettable.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic DJs!

We could not have been happier with No Macarena DJ & Custom Music Service! From our very first conversation through our wedding day, communication was outstanding. They were professional, organized, responsive, and made the entire planning process so easy and stress-free.

On the day of the wedding, everything ran seamlessly. They arrived on time, kept the timeline moving smoothly, and created an amazing atmosphere from start to finish. The music was exactly what we wanted, and they did a fantastic job reading the crowd and keeping everyone on the dance floor all night long. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had!

The quality of service was exceptional and absolutely worth every penny. If you're looking for a reliable, professional, and talented DJ service, I cannot recommend No Macarena DJ & Custom Music Service enough. They played a huge role in making our wedding day unforgettable!
James
James Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible!!!!

We cannot say enough positive things about DJ Jamya. From the very beginning, it was so easy and so much fun to work together. Working with her felt less like we were creating a playlist and more like we were cultivating an experience. And when our wedding day came, she read the room and kept everything flowing effortlessly. We felt her heart and energy not with her words, but with her set, that was the perfect blend of our vision, her talent, and her expertise as a wedding MC. Next time we throw a party, DJ Jamya is the first person we're calling. Thank you again, the night was once in a lifetime
George
George Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan was amazing!

Ryan from NoMacarena was the best DJ I have ever personally gotten the pleasure to experience! We had an absolute blast, he incorporated the somewhat niche tastes of my wife and myself very organically, and built out a setlist that was both very in our lane and very crowd pleasing at the same time! Everyone had a blast on the dancefloor, and multiple people came up to me to comment about what an amazing job Ryan did in setting the mood. His transitions between tracks were also creative and fun, and kept the flow of the music without any abrupt breaks. Ryan was a 10/10 DJ, and I'd recommend his and NoMacarena's services to absolutely anyone looking for an event DJ, wedding or otherwise
Whitney
Whitney Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless, Fun, and Personalized Experience

DJ Andres was incredible to work with from start to finish. He completely understood the vibe we wanted and kept the dance floor packed all night long. The music, transitions, lighting, and overall energy were perfect, and so many of our guests told us it was one of the most fun weddings they’ve been to. He was also professional, organized, and genuinely cared about making the night feel personal to us. We couldn’t recommend him more!
K
Kristi Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding DJs!!

They were the best! I needed help picking songs for entrances and Sarah had the best suggestions. We gave them ideas of what songs and music we liked and we had so many people compliment the music on our wedding night! The vibe was amazing I would highly recommend them to anyone!! It was also nice that they emailed us the next day with a couple pictures and videos they took at our wedding
John
John Sent on 05/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Andres!

If you’re looking for a wedding DJ (or a DJ for any event) look no further than Andres. From the very beginning, he took the time to understand the exact vibe and experience we wanted for our wedding, and he absolutely delivered. Not only did he meet our expectations, he went above and beyond them.

Andres was incredibly proactive throughout the entire process, always setting up meetings, checking in, and making himself available whenever we had questions or wanted to chat through ideas. He made the entire planning process feel easy and stress free.

We also had Raphael on saxophone, and he was absolutely amazing. He brought such an incredible energy to the night and elevated the entire atmosphere. The combination of Andres and Raphael together kept the dance floor packed all night.

The music was one of the highlights of our wedding, and days later people are still talking about how great everything was. Andres truly helped make our wedding unforgettable, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. Your event will absolutely benefit from having them involved!
Bridget
Bridget Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Responsive, Professional, and Respected our Preferences

We had a great experience working with No Macarena. First of all they were very responsive to emails and showed up to all scheduled calls, which I certainly cannot say for all the vendors we looked into working with. They had a very clearly organized and established process to follow to prepare for the big day. DJ Rod was great to work with - he showed up to our call clearly having read our document and reviewed our playlists ahead of time, which was really appreciated. He was very helpful and responsive when we wanted to make changes to the cuts of songs or timing of certain elements. He stuck to our playlists and do not play lists, and added in a few songs that fit the vibe as well! We had an absolute blast at our wedding and definitely appreciated working with him!
Daphne
Daphne Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Communication

I recently worked alongside Alex for a wedding where No Macarena provided lighting and DJ services. I was truly impressed with their service. From the outset, they were incredibly friendly and personable, making the entire event feel seamless. Their responsiveness to requests and questions was exceptional, ensuring that everything went smoothly on the big day.

The music selection was fantastic, perfectly tailored to the couple's tastes and the mood of the evening. The DJ kept the dance floor lively and engaged, with guests of all ages enjoying themselves. Their ability to read the crowd and adjust the playlist accordingly was impressive.

Overall, the experience was wonderful, and I would highly recommend this DJ to anyone looking for a professional and engaging entertainer for their wedding or any special event.
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Sarah and Chris Brandt
Sarah and Chris Brandt
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

Same Day Edit Films Same Day Edit Films Wedding Videographers

"No Macarena" DJ & Custom Music Service is the best in the business. While other DJs play a canned playlist that's the same at every wedding (I should know, since I shoot one nearly every weekend,) No Macarena's set list is completely custom, and completely planned by you. This gives every party that No Macarena hosts it's own uniquely crafted identity, which is a great thing to say about a DJ. Not only that, their hosts are unobtrusive yet remain "in charge" during those key moments when the party needs some structure. Highly recommended!!!

Pete Smyser Pete Smyser Wedding Musicians

Kim Alexander's DJ Music Service "No Macarena" is simply the best!

Sage Catering Sage Catering Wedding Caterers

We have worked with Kim at No Macarena for years and she is the best! She has great insight and knowledge of music and knows just what songs to play to make an event perfect. Kim is not only a true professional, but she's really cool, too!

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