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With 30 years of experience behind the turntables, Jerry Karns isn’t just a DJ – he’s a wedding entertainment powerhouse. Based in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of NY, Jerry is one of the most sought-after and in-demand DJs, who is popular in western NY but has also traveled up and down the East Coast to make couples’ big days unforgettable.

When you hire Jerry, you’re not just booking someone to press play. You’re getting a full-service Master of Ceremonies (or “MC” for fans of abbreviations). From perfectly timed announcements to keeping the day’s events flowing seamlessly, Jerry ensures your celebration is as stress-free as it is fun.

What sets Jerry apart? His infectious energy, unparalleled professionalism, and ability to turn any dance floor into a non-stop party. From your grand entrance to the last song of the night, Jerry’s curated playlists and expert crowd-reading skills will have everyone—from grandma to your college crew—on their feet.

Let’s make your wedding legendary. Jerry Karns is ready to bring the fun, the energy, and the soundtrack to your unforgettable day. Your guests will be raving about your DJ long after the last dance. 🎶

Ready to book or learn more? Reach out today and let’s make some magic together!

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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 music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Prestige Worldwide Entertainment

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Reviewers rave about the DJ/officiant, calling him professional, communicative, and adaptable—creating personalized ceremonies and accommodating diverse, even quirky, music requests. He kept the timeline smooth, coordinated with vendors, and read the room to keep the dance floor packed all night. Multiple couples highly recommend him.

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Reviewers rave about the DJ/officiant, calling him professional, communicative, and adaptable—creating personalized ceremonies and accommodating diverse, even quirky, music requests. He kept the timeline smooth, coordinated with vendors, and read the room to keep the dance floor packed all night. Multiple couples highly recommend him.

Abigail
Abigail Sent on 07/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Adaptable & Passionate DJ

We had Jerry as both our officiant and DJ.

As an officiant, he did a good job creating a personalized ceremony that wasn't too cheesy but still gave us a couple chuckles. Including personal vows we read, the whole thing lasted 20 minutes which felt like the perfect length.

As a DJ, Jerry was good at keeping the flow of the day going. He talked with us a few days before to create a general timeline so that everyone was on the same page. Everything went according to schedule other than the cake cutting. He had mentioned that most people don't make a big deal of cutting the cake, so we had rearranged it on-the-fly to fit golden hour photos in. But I had a few aunts come up to me and say they were sad they missed the cake cutting because it's apparently a big thing in Spanish culture. So I guess this is also a lesson as the couple to know your own audience (lol)!

Jerry is VERY adaptable. Part of our wedding was video game themed, and we had a playlist of relaxing video game music we wanted played during cocktail hour and dinner, plus specific video game songs for the ceremony, first dance, and private dance, and he was completely fine with this. Additionally, we had an idea to have all the guests dance along to Gangnam Style on a Wii we setup with Just Dance, and Jerry worked with us to find a compatible cable long enough to make this happen. It was very epic, btw. We also wanted to play the Newly Wed Game, and Jerry went out of his way to compile a list of questions and even got some white boards just in case future couples are interested in playing.

Overall, Jerry was friendly, adaptable, and communicative. He's very passionate about providing the best service he can offer.
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 05/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ!!!

Jerry made our wedding seamless, fun, and unforgettable. Highly recommend!!
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Sent on 05/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Jerry did an amazing job- if we were to do it all over again we would 100% choose him! The whole night flowed so well due to his communication with my husband and I as well as other vendors. His experience showed in his ability to adapt music styles and to make informed suggestions to help our wedding flow more smoothly. The dance floor was alive all night!
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Kaylie Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ Experience!

We had such a great experience with Jerry at Prestige Worldwide Entertainment. He is an awesome DJ with a lot of experience and so well priced! He pays so much attention to detail and helped our wedding reception move along so smoothly! He was great at also getting the guests up and dancing! We would highly recommend him for any and all DJ needs!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sept 13 Wedding

Jerry was professional and timely from the start. As soon as we requested information and availability we heard back within 24 hours. Jerry has, for lack of a better term, his shit together. As soon as a contract was established with timeframes and locations he provided us homework to have filled out for our week of meeting. This meeting was laid back but hit all the important points with ease and he knew all of the right questions to ask to get an idea of how best to make our night unforgettable. Set up was completed flawlessly and Jerry made sure he met all of the important family members and made sure all of the important topics were covered. He is great at entertaining, has a plan in place that makes for easy transitions, and allows for the happy couple to have nothing to worry about but enjoying their day with their family and friends.
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best There Is!!

Jerry was absolutely wonderful! We met prior to our wedding day, and he discussed with us how the whole evening would flow taking our input, but also guiding us for a smooth flowing reception. I had a crazy idea with multiple songs for the ceremony, and he made it work so seamlessly I couldn’t have imagined it going any better. Our guests had so much fun dancing to all of the music that was played, and my (now) husband and I loved that Jerry was able to work with us on wanting to have karaoke for the last hour of our reception. We absolutely loved every minute, and none of it would’ve been possible without Jerry’s time, commitment and enthusiasm to edit and put together the best playlist for our wedding. We will and already have recommended Prestige Worldwide Entertainment to all of our friends and family on the search for their weddings and other events coming up!
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Harley Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding dj ever

Very easy to work with and understanding. He is also VERY good at talking you down and making everything less stressful. Our timeline was great, we did not feel rushed or on a time crunch. He pretty much did all the work and we just enjoyed ourselves, as any newly weds should be able to! 1000/10 recommend! P.S. The best part was the surprise trick up his sleeve for my husband!
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Matt Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Smith wedding

If you’re looking for a DJ who doesn’t just play music but creates an experience, look no further. From helping create your perfect day to helping on the day of! He is an angel in disguise! It was such a relief to have him as our DJ! Trust him to the end, he will make it happen and you definitely won’t be disappointed!
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Kelly Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t imagine a better DJ/Officiant!

We loved having Jerry as our DJ and even more importantly our officiant! My HUSBAND Michael (so crazy to finally say it!) and I have been bestfriends our entire lives. We truly thought we knew everything there was to know about each other and with Jerry’s marriage coaching services we got to reveal and learn more things about each other that really deepened our relationship and truly brought us even closer than we thought these sessions would. Thank you so much Jerry for everything! From the multiple marriage sessions, giving us a copy of your book, giving our son a Prestige Worldwide Entertainment onsie, and for keeping the entertainment lively and FUN the entire day and night. Truly made our wedding day one of the best days of our lives. If anyone is looking for a DJ or officiant (OR BOTH) who will sit and work with you, truly listen, give great advice, and overall just an entirely REAL PERSON, not someone who is just trying to upsell a service, We would HIGHLY recommend Jerry! 🫶
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Sera Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best experience!

Jerry Karns was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, the planning process was so smooth and stress-free. He truly listened to what we wanted and made sure our wedding day ran as seamlessly as possible. Jerry kept the energy up, read the “room” perfectly, and made sure that we (the bride and groom) got exactly what we envisioned. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, he had everything handled. I would recommend him again and again to anyone looking for a DJ who genuinely cares about making your day unforgettable!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Joe Hy Photography Joe Hy Photography Wedding Photographers

Jerry is a master of parties! He keeps the music going and the guests dancing! The fun doesn't stop!

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