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Palladium DJ — West Michigan Wedding DJ & Emcee
Based in Kalamazoo. Serving Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, St. Joseph, Portage, Saugatuck, and South Bend, IN.

Palladium DJ delivers polished emcee work, seamless ceremony audio, and a packed dance floor. Owner Mark Keady—a former radio and television host—brings two decades of professional entertainment experience to your timeline, announcements, and music programming. The result is a reception that sounds right, runs on time, and never steals the spotlight from you.

Services
Ceremony audio, wireless lav/handheld mics, and music cues
Reception DJ + professional emcee
Custom playlists and do-not-play list; open-format mixing that reads the room
Planning calls, vendor coordination, name-pronunciation checks
Dance floor lighting, premium sound, backup gear, liability insurance
•Photo booth add-ons available

Planning Approach
The Palladium Planner Tool covers every moment—from processional to last dance—so nothing is missed. We facilitate the flow of the night, keep energy where it should be, and engage guests without cheesy chatter.

Packages & Pricing
Clear, simple packages with upfront pricing. Now booking 2026. Request availability and a quote. Two packages are offered: Ceremony + 6 hour reception for $1999 and the All-Inclusive with an additional photobooth package with attendent, 12 up lightss enhanced dance floor lighting, and 32 glow wands for $2699.

What Sets Us Apart
Professional, broadcast-level emceeing that engages your guests, meticulous preparation, and high-energy open-format performance that keeps all ages on the floor—without turning your wedding into a DJ show.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$350

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Oldies
Pop
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Palladium DJ

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Mark, the DJ, received glowing reviews for his exceptional performance at weddings. Reviewers praised his professionalism, energy, and attention to detail, with guests specifically noting his ability to keep the dance floor full all night long. Mark's personalized approach to tailoring music to fit the couple's style and preferences was highlighted, along with his engaging emcee skills that set the tone for memorable wedding celebrations. His dedication, communication, and upbeat personality were consistently commended, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding entertainment.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Mark, the DJ, received glowing reviews for his exceptional performance at weddings. Reviewers praised his professionalism, energy, and attention to detail, with guests specifically noting his ability to keep the dance floor full all night long. Mark's personalized approach to tailoring music to fit the couple's style and preferences was highlighted, along with his engaging emcee skills that set the tone for memorable wedding celebrations. His dedication, communication, and upbeat personality were consistently commended, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding entertainment.

Laura
Laura Sent on 05/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful DJ, you will not be disappointed

Working with Mark was incredible for our wedding day. We had a long meeting beforehand with Mark to go over every. Single. Detail. Of the wedding and he didn’t miss a beat.
My husband and I wanted to do an emo power hour and Mark was ready to serve. We worked closely with him to create the perfect playlist for the end of the night and it was the highlight of our wedding!
You will not be disappointed with this hire!!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 10/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

We cannot recommend Mark enough!!! He went above and beyond and made sure everything ran smoothly at our wedding. It started raining during dinner which caused some complications; Mark made sure our guests were kept informed so there was no confusion. He also knows how to create a party atmosphere! Our dance floor was going all night long! It was such a fun night and we are so grateful to Mark.
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James Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DO NOT underestimate the need for an emcee

Mark's performance for our wedding was flawless. The songs hit right on cue, the planning was exceptional and the dance floor was slammed all night. One thing we didn't expect was the insane energy and connection Mark brought as an emcee. He's not a wallflower. He started the night in the center of the room before introducing all of us, warming up our crowd of guests, showing love to our families an getting the tone set for what was an incredible night. His emcee skills were polished, high-energy, personal, and on the level with the most professional speakers we've ever encountered.

Don't sleep on the importance of a good 'ring-master' for your event. Our guests were informed, amused, and engaged with him the entire night. I cannot recommend Palladium DJ enough for your wedding day.
Allisonvande
Allison Sent on 07/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

12/10 recommend

Mark went above and beyond to make our wedding day truly special. From the moment we first reached out, his professionalism shone through in every interaction. Mark’s dedication to making our day perfect was evident in the seamless communication and attention to detail throughout the planning process.
Mark’s ability to tailor the music to fit our style and preferences was exceptional. Mark truly understood our vision and created a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that kept our guests on the dance floor all night long. The seamless transitions between songs and the great mix of genres ensured that everyone had a fantastic time.
Mark’s passion for what he does and his ability to create a memorable experience for us and our guests exceeded our expectations. We are grateful for the role Mark played in making our wedding day truly unforgettable.
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Rebecca Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

Mark was amazing! He was so easy to work with leading up to our wedding. He helped with our ceremony and reception. Nothing but wonderful comments and feedback. Mark is very upbeat and keeps you engaged and on the dance floor all evening. Highly recommend!
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Leanne Sent on 09/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal DJ!!!

The first thing my guests said to me after the wedding was how AMAZING our DJ was. Mark went above and beyond making sure our wedding day ran smoothly and that our guests had fun! The first time I ever talked to Mark he went out of his way to actually get to know my husband and I and who our friends and family were, he is very detail oriented! Throughout the entire wedding planning process his communication with me was so good, helping me choose songs, suggestions, helping to keep my timeline on track. I could not recommend a better DJ. He has such a fun and lively personality and really loves what he does, it really shows! I couldn’t thank him enough for all he did to make my wedding special. He knew the crowd and chose songs that would get people up and dancing. Even my Grandma got up to dance to ABBA! We had people dancing all night long! If you’re thinking about booking do it!!
K
Katie Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best DJ ever, packed dance floor!

We can't say enough about Mark. He TRULY cares about his clients and their big days. He put in so much extra time to establish details, fine tune the schedule, and make us feel comfortable that his expertise was exactly what we needed. His music choices fit our vibe and was tailored for optimal enjoyment, our dance floor was packed all night! You will not be disappointed!
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Gabriel Sent on 08/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing dj

Mark knocked it OUT OF THE PARK. He Dj’d for my wedding and coordinated music from start to end and we got nothing but amazing compliments about the music. Always had people on the dance floor and had me running back to the dance floor after my breaks. 10/10 recommend.
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Zane Sent on 08/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mark Does it All! MC, DJ, Coordinator. Highly Recommend to Anyone!

Mark was a phenomenal DJ! He helps us with every step of planning our ceremony and our reception. He's an excellent MC and makes sure everyone has everything they need whether it comes to speeches, making announcements, special dances, and making sure everyone is miked up when they need to speak. It was a pleasure working with him, would 100% recommend to anyone who wants their event to go smoothly.
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Courtney Sent on 05/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars, he was amazing

Mark did an amazing job! He was very professional and helped keep the party pumpin :)
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