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Based in Verona, New Jersey, The Specialists Entertainment is all about having fun without compromising the uniqueness, elegance, and importance of your wedding. We approach brides and grooms with fresh attitudes and open minds, and work with all event staff to allow you to focus on your guests. Our company was founded many years ago on a few simple concepts: provide quality entertainment, exhibit a professional attitude, and be willing to go above and beyond expectations. Built upon a successful entertainment platform, our company has delighted tens of thousands. Over the years, we have worked alongside and forged relationships with services and venues we feel are like-minded in their approach to providing a value not easily found in their specialties. A poet by the name of Cesar Pavese once said, 'We do not remember the days, we remember the moments.'


Simply call, e-mail, or visit our website for bookings and further information. On behalf of the entire staff of The Specialists Entertainment, Inc., thank you!

The Specialists Entertainment

+1(201)962-2430

+1(201)310-2946

http://www.specialistsent.com/

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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
Flat Screen
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$650

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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The Specialists Entertainment were professional, responsive, and highly personalized, delivering seamless ceremony sound, elegant cocktail music, live saxophone, uplighting, and a fun photo booth. They read the room perfectly and kept the dance floor packed all night. They created special moments, accommodated requests, and exceeded expectations—highly recommended.

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The Specialists Entertainment were professional, responsive, and highly personalized, delivering seamless ceremony sound, elegant cocktail music, live saxophone, uplighting, and a fun photo booth. They read the room perfectly and kept the dance floor packed all night. They created special moments, accommodated requests, and exceeded expectations—highly recommended.

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Stephanie Sent on 11/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Night Straight Out of a Fairytale!



Where do we even begin?! If we could give The Specialists Entertainment more than five stars, we absolutely would!

Our wedding on October 16, 2026, at Bear Brook Valley was truly the most magical and unforgettable day of our lives, and The Specialists Entertainment played such a huge part in making that happen!

From the very beginning, Philip and his team were absolutely wonderful to work with! They were professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about making our wedding everything we had dreamed of.

Now, I have to share one moment that will forever hold such a special place in my heart. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a HUGE Disney girl! Disney has always been such a magical part of my life, and I wanted to bring just a little piece of that magic into our wedding day.

There was one very special request I had for our ceremony. I wanted to walk back down the aisle with my husband, officially married, to **“Happily Ever After,” the song from the fireworks show at Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World!** It was something I had my heart set on, and Philip made that dream come true with the guitarist!

I cannot even begin to explain what that moment meant to me. Walking hand in hand with my husband, hearing that beautiful song played on the guitar, felt like I was living in my very own Disney fairytale.It was one of those moments where you wish you could freeze time and live in it just a little longer.I will forever be grateful that he took something so personal and meaningful to me and turned it into a memory I will cherish for the rest of my life. That alone speaks volumes about the kind of people they are and how much they care about their couples.

And I absolutely have to mention our incredible saxophonist! He was AMAZING! I had several song requests and recommendations that I really wanted incorporated into our special day, and he did such a phenomenal job bringing every single one of them to life. He truly listened to what I wanted, and his talent added such a beautiful, fun, and elegant touch to our celebration.Hearing the saxophone throughout our wedding made everything feel even more special. I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out, and I am so grateful that he helped make our day exactly what we envisioned!

And the magic didn’t stop there! The music, the atmosphere, and the energy throughout our reception were absolutely incredible.Seeing our family and friends laughing, dancing, and celebrating with us was everything we could have hoped for\.

As a bride, you spend so much time dreaming about your wedding day, imagining all those little moments and hoping everything comes together. Looking back, I can honestly say our wedding was everything I dreamed of and so much more.

What makes The Specialists Entertainment so special isn’t just their talent or professionalism.It’s the fact that they truly listen, care, and go above and beyond to make your day personal to YOU. Every special request I had was treated with care, and that meant more to me than they will ever know .

To Philip, our amazing guitarist, saxophonist, and the entire team, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding so incredibly special. Thank you for the beautiful memories, the amazing celebration, and most importantly, for giving this Disney loving bride her very own happily ever after moment!

If you’re looking for an entertainment team that will put their heart into making your wedding unforgettable, look no further than The Specialists Entertainment. We cannot recommend them enough!

**After all, every fairytale deserves a little magic, and you helped make ours come true!✨🏰❤️

Forever grateful,
The Lutas
10.16.2026
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Michael Sent on 10/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

My Forever Favorite DJ

The Specialists Entertainment Inc. were at my wedding on 10/16/2026 and all I can say is they continue to always provide more and more of an amazing experience. I have had the pleasure of seeing them grow to the company they are now and I can whole heartedly say they are the best to exist. Phil was an amazing MC and also is amazing at the turntables! He knows how to keep the party going and making sure everyone is having the most memorable 9experience in their lives. The DJ's and all the crew from The Specialists Entertainment Inc. are the best there is and I will forever continue to book them throughout any events that I have.
Julissa
Julissa Sent on 10/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ ever!

Highly recommended! We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding 💒 from beginning to end everything was perfect! The music selection was amazing. The transition were seamless and the floor stayed packed all night!
Antonella
Antonella Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Game changer!

There aren’t enough words to express how great our experience was. Phil made the booking process very easy by listening to our needs and making expert suggestions. He was very flexible with negotiating the costs. We were grateful how he worked with our budget. Phil understood our vision and exceeded our expectations. We wanted a fun and memorable wedding reception and he made it happen. He was on the dance floor engaging with us and our guests, keeping the party going til the end. During our reception we wanted to give away prizes at each table. Phil was so creative that he made a game show out of it including sound effects lights and music. Phil even had a comedic skit with the groom, that was improvised on the spot and worked so seamlessly. We highly recommend Phil and Specialists Entertainment. They’re not just experienced and talented DJs, but charismatic, laid back and fun people who care about making their clients happy. Thank you for making the difference and making our wedding so memorable and special.
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Luke Sent on 06/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A must hire for your wedding! Dance floor packed the whole night!

Phil and team were above and beyond what we could have expected. Phil is incredibly responsive and organized and made sure everything flowed smoothly. We had live saxophone and percussion and the guests all said it was a massive hit. The saxophonist played the cocktail hour and the reception and rocks out on the dance floor. Phil excels at reading the room and our dance floor was packed from the minute it opened until the final song. These guys are absolute pros! A must hire!
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Heba Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best in the game!

Phil was wonderful from the very beginning! Not only does he clearly put care and thought into the process to find what is best for each couple, but he is responsive, kind, and fun throughout the journey! He helped make choosing music easy, and him and his team kept the vibes up all night! We wanted to incorporate Arabic and Portuguese music and he did a great job in hyping up the crowd while paying tribute to our cultures! We would recommend him 100x over if you want a fun, smooth wedding!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 05/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Phil and his entire team at The Specialist’s Entertainment truly made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. We so appreciated the way that Phil guided my husband and I through the planning process. He allowed us to make the day exactly how we wanted, tailored it to our needs and preferences, and offered his expertise and advice along the way. He was responsive, so easy to work with and helped us create a seamless timeline from ceremony to the end of the night. The day of the wedding was a dream. Everything went off without a hitch- not an easy feat with a nontraditional older home as a venue. He provided sound equipment for the ceremony that allowed all of our guests to hear the ceremony clearly. He created such a classy elegant feel for our cocktail hour, effortlessly guided our family and friends through toasts and first dances and then really brought the fun during the reception. Guests are still talking about how the dance floor was the most fun they’ve had at a wedding, and I felt the same! The energy and song choices were absolutely perfect and beyond what we could’ve imagined.

We also added on a photo booth and saxophone player. The sax player was PHENOMENAL. He played through cocktail hour, dinner and the reception. His music really elevated the whole feel of cocktail hour and dinner and he really brought the fun and party for the reception. We are so glad we decided to have him! The photo booth was so much fun for our us and our guests and the photos were high quality and produced beautiful digital and physical prints.

We highly recommend Phil and his entire team at The Specialist’s Entertainment- and already have since everyone can’t stop asking who we used because they were so phenomenal. I hope we get to work together again in the future! Thank you!!
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Caroline Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding DJ! Look no further

Phil was absolutely incredible! He completely nailed the exact vibe we were hoping for. We had a smaller wedding and he really listened to what we wanted and curated the perfect music all night long — the dance floor was moving and our guests had such a great time! On top of that, he was so kind, easy to work with, and so professional from start to finish. We are truly grateful for everything he did to make our wedding such a fun and unforgettable celebration. Truly could not recommend them enough to anyone looking for a DJ! And thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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Thomas Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!

We can’t say enough great things about Phil from The Specialists Entertainment! From start to finish, he was absolutely incredible. He kept the energy just right throughout the night — from the romantic moments to the all-out dance party — and made sure every part of the evening flowed perfectly.

Phil was so easy to work with, super professional, and genuinely cared about making our day unforgettable. He read the crowd perfectly, played all the songs we loved, and had everyone on the dance floor the entire night.

We’ve had so many guests tell us how amazing the music was and how much fun they had! Phil truly helped make our wedding one to remember, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend him and The Specialists Entertainment to any couple looking for a DJ who brings great energy and heart to their big day!!
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Hannah Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Philis the best!!!

We never had an doubt about working with DJ Phil for our wedding, but boy did he deliver far beyond our expectations. Throughout the process Phil was extremely easy to work with. He didn’t bat an eye when we asked to change anything, including just a few weeks before the wedding when we asked if he had a specific type of photo booth. He didn’t, but before he got back to us, he went out and got one that fit our needs. Phil made sure that every single detail was exactly what we wanted, down to the exact wording to introduce the wedding party. He and his team were incredible the night of. The musicians were AMAZING and they learned all the songs we wanted, the photo booth attendants were friendly and helpful, and we got SO MANY compliments on the music. I would recommend The Specialists Entertainment, Inc. to anyone in a heartbeat!!! Run, don’t walk, to DJ Phil for your next party. You seriously won’t regret it!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
photography by orlando photography by orlando Wedding Photographers

These guys kill it!! Hands down one of the best!

Amazing Ceremonies & Bilingual Musical Officiant Amazing Ceremonies & Bilingual Musical Officiant Wedding Officiants

I worked with The Specialists many times. They are great pros! You're in good hands.

Marilyn Perillo All Occasions Marilyn Perillo All Occasions Wedding Planners

The Specialist Entertainment, Inc. is by far one of the best DJ's we have encountered. Professional, courteous, entertaining, engaging, and simply fabulous! Be sure to hire them for your next event!

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