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Ultimate Entertainment is a Cedar Falls and Des Moines based business specializing in DJ, Photo Booths, Professional Photography, Videography, catering and wedding decorating and now even VENUE services.

How do we do all of that? Simple! After over 30 years in business, we have found the BEST wedding pros in Iowa and have partnered with them. If you want a photographer (for example), you aren't getting some newbie with a camera - we will connect you with an established professional with experience and reviews that will blow your mind!

Trust us, when it comes to your big day, we have you covered!

Our PRIMARY goal is to help make one of the biggest days of your life as stress free as possible!

Ultimate Entertainment is an established cornerstone business of the Iowa wedding industry for more than 3 decades! We coordinate an average of 50 weddings a month during wedding season. Our team of professionals use all of their experience while delivering a performance that matches and exceeds every expectation.

All essential audio equipment is provided by Ultimate Entertainment with setup and take-down services included. Your DJ can also be your event MC as every member of this team is trained to guide functions from start to finish. With an impressively extensive library of music at your disposal, these experts are happy to work closely with you in curating your ideal playlist. What’s more, special lighting and a large variety of photo booth options are some of the enhancements services that can be included in your chosen wedding package.

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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 is the starting price for uplighting?

$25

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Ultimate Entertainment

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Ultimate Entertainment received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding services, particularly for their DJs such as Andrew, Michael, Timothy, Sam, Corey, Mike, BeardFace, and Rodger. Reviewers praised their professionalism, friendliness, and ability to keep the dance floor full. The online planning tools were highly appreciated for organizing details seamlessly, while the DJs were commended for playing appropriate music and taking requests. The team's communication, energy, and dedication to making each event special were highlighted, making Ultimate Entertainment highly recommended for weddings and other events.

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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.

Ultimate Entertainment received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding services, particularly for their DJs such as Andrew, Michael, Timothy, Sam, Corey, Mike, BeardFace, and Rodger. Reviewers praised their professionalism, friendliness, and ability to keep the dance floor full. The online planning tools were highly appreciated for organizing details seamlessly, while the DJs were commended for playing appropriate music and taking requests. The team's communication, energy, and dedication to making each event special were highlighted, making Ultimate Entertainment highly recommended for weddings and other events.

Emily
Emily Sent on 06/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible to Work With!!

We cannot recommend Andrew Kruse and the Ultimate Entertainment team enough! From the moment we booked to the very end of our wedding night, everything was seamless.

The planning process was super easy thanks to their website and online tools, definitely helped us remember details we would have otherwise missed. Andrew was beyond professional and friendly. He took the time to walk through everything with us before the big day, and even helped us troubleshoot when we couldn’t find our coordinator (he didn’t have to, but we were so grateful he did).

On the day of, he was flexible, calm, and went above and beyond. The AC went out on the hottest day of the year, and he powered through with such grace. I even made a last-minute dress change and one of my bridesmaids asked him to reintroduce me and he nailed it without hesitation.

Our music was exactly what we wanted. He honored our preferences and communicated with us before playing any guest requests, just as we’d discussed.

We truly can’t imagine a better DJ experience. Andrew exceeded all our expectations and made the night unforgettable. Huge thank you as well to Sean for all the support leading up to the day. Choosing a DJ can feel risky, but we absolutely made the right choice. We’ll be recommending UE—and Andrew specifically—to all our friends getting married in the future!

Thank you so, so much to the UE team and Andrew! ❤️
Nate
Nate Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ

If you are considering Ultimate Entertainment for your wedding/reception needs, stop considering and just pull the trigger. They have an amazing website where you can go on and enter all of the information for your wedding, it makes it simple. For our wedding we had Michael aka Beardface as our DJ. The energy he brought and his mic skills were incredible. Michael was the best DJ I have ever been around. He was super organized and kept us on schedule so we were able to hit everything we wanted to do. But most of all with Ultimate Entertainment and with Sean and Michael, is they make it all about the Bride and Groom. I could go on forever just raving about how great these guys were for us but the bottom line is I cannot recommend this company enough.
Alex
Alex Sent on 04/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

The whole experience from requesting information from Ultimate Entertainment through the end of the reception was super easy and stress free. Picking a DJ is a lot of pressure for a bride and groom, but from our first call with Sean we knew we made the right choice. We are absolutely thrilled with our experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a DJ for their event! We only have wonderful things to say about Sean, Michael, and Caitlin! Caitlin did a great job of reading the crowd and playing songs that fit the dance floor crew. We got many comments throughout the night on how much they liked the music. Several people mentioned they didn't leave the dance floor for 30+ minutes at a time because she kept playing hit after hit!
Gracie
Gracie Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ultimate Entertainment

Did the email messages help you plan your reception?
Yes! The email messages were extremely helpful in guiding us through the planning process. They kept us organized and ensured that everything was set up just the way we wanted for our big day.

Was our website and On Line Planning helpful?
Absolutely! The website and online planning tools made it easy to communicate our preferences, create a timeline, and make song selections. It helped us feel confident that everything would go smoothly.

Was the dinner or cocktail music appropriate for you?
Yes, the dinner and cocktail music were perfect! The selections created a great atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy their meals and conversations before the dance party began.

Was Timothy Greenwald friendly?
Definitely! Timothy was super friendly, easy to work with, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. His positive energy added to the fun of the night!

Was Timothy Greenwald professional?
Yes, Timothy was very professional from start to finish. He was organized, punctual, and made sure everything flowed seamlessly throughout the evening.

Did Timothy Greenwald play requests?
Yes! He was great about taking requests and blending them into the playlist in a way that kept the dance floor packed and the energy high. I couldn't have asked for anyone better than him in this aspect!

Did Timothy Greenwald contact you or your spouse before the big day?
Yes, he reached out to us before the wedding to confirm details and make sure everything was aligned with our vision. That extra communication helped ease any stress and made us feel prepared.

What did you like most about your reception?
One of our favorite parts was seeing our guests having such an amazing time on the dance floor! The music was fantastic, and the energy stayed high all night. Timothy did a great job keeping the party going.

Can we use your comments on our website or Facebook page?
Yes, we’d love for you to share our feedback!

Can we include your email address along with your comments?
We appreciate the offer, but we’d prefer to keep our email private.

Please add any comments, good or bad.
We had an incredible experience with Timothy Greenwald as our wedding DJ! He kept the dance floor packed all night, played a great mix of music, and made sure the entire evening flowed smoothly. His professionalism and fun personality made our wedding unforgettable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing DJ!
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our DJ, Michael made the reception.

We couldn’t have asked for better. From our ceremony, to our speeches, to the perfect playlist. He made our night truly ours. He was Truly personal and passionate. Thank you ultimate for giving our wedding the perfect soundtrack.
Rebecalynn
Rebecalynn Sent on 05/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Custer Wedding 2024

Did the email messages help you plan your reception? Yes
Was our website and On Line Planning helpful? Yes, so helpful!
Was the dinner or cocktail music appropriate for you? Yes, it was exactly what I wanted
Was Sam Card friendly? Yes
Was Sam Card professional? Yes
Did Sam Card play requests? Yes
Did Sam Card contact you or your spouse before the big day? Yes
What did you like the most about your reception? The music, there was always someone on the dance floor!
Please add any comments, good or bad: Sam was so amazing! He made sure the reception was fun for all ages he was in constant communication with us and our photographer to make sure we weren’t missing any songs we specifically wanted while taking pictures. I have and will continue to recommend Ultimate Entertainment for DJ services. I am so happy we had such an amazing DJ to make our day easier!
J
Jackie Sent on 12/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely recommend

I highly recommend Ultimate Entertainment for any event! Sean was so helpful leading up to the big day! It can be overwhelming planning a wedding but I knew that I could fall back on Sean if I needed help with timelines or vendor recommendations. He was very responsive as well so I never had to wait around for answers! Corey was absolutely awesome and kept all of our guests on the dance floor! He played the right songs at the right time and definitely went above and beyond! My husband and I were definitely all over the place that day but Corey always tracked us down to keep us on schedule. 100/10 recommend Corey and Ultimate Entertainment!
Breanna
Breanna Sent on 11/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best dj ever!

Ultimate Entertainment was absolutely AMAZING! The emails helped me plan everything so well and helped me with different reminders which was appreciated when so many things happened at once. I enjoyed the online planning because I felt like it kept me organized and helped me be able to look back and see what still needed to be done or what was completed already. The dinner and cocktail music was perfect! Mike knew exactly what we wanted and needed! Mike was EVERYTHING a DJ could be! He was friendly, social, sweet and just over all amazing! He always asked if we needed anything kept us updated with how everything was going and made sure everyone had so much fun! He truly knows how to work a crowd! He played requests and made sure music from all ages played for all of our guests. He kept in contact with us through it all and was so hopeful with all of my questions and concerns. I just wanted to say a very big thank you to you guys and especially Mike for just being amazing! He made the wedding soo enjoyable! I would love for you to use my comments and whatever you needed to help spread the word of how amazing you guys are! You guys are so easy to work with and truly make planning very easy! My mom said that Mike fit in and acted like he was just another part of our family which is the best way someone could be on such a stressful day and will always remember BeardFace! Haha
Ann
Ann S. Sent on 10/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Flexible and awesome

Sean was awesome keeping a stressed out bride calm and returned call; emails or text promptly.
Rodger Briggs: our DJ did a fantastic job! He kept checking in with us to make sure we were doing ok and things were going smoothly. We were ahead of our timeline we gave him and he adjusted very smoothly. My husband and I are both older (43 yrs old) so we had a bit older crowd then probably a typical wedding. Plus we also had quite a few farmers. So our crowd was dying out early. (No fault of DJ). But majority of my crowd did asked us about DJ since they enjoyed the music. I would totally use them again. It was a perfect night and the music from ultimate entertainment was the icing on the cake!
J
Jeffrey Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional and organized

Did the email messages help you plan your reception?

Yes

Was our website and On Line Planning helpful?

Yes


Was the dinner or cocktail music appropriate for you?

Exactly what we asked for

Was Josh Brown friendly?

Very

Was Josh Brown professional?

Very professional. Helped with everything we needed and asked all the necessary questions to make sure everything was right. He took last minute changes and never missed a beat.

Did Josh Brown play requests?

Yes and he also didn't play songs that were requested that would be offensive which was a good save.

Please add any comments, good or bad.

Josh exceeded expectations. Everyone was happy and had a good time. No complaints!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Sisi Connor Photography Sisi Connor Photography Wedding Photographers

Ultimate Entertainment provides an incredible service! Their Deejay's are spectacular at energizing guests and getting everybody dancing! Everyone has so much fun. I definitely recommend them for any and all weddings in Iowa!

TZ Productions TZ Productions Wedding Videographers

Hiring Ultimate Entertainment will be one of the best decisions you make in your wedding planning! They do an excellent job of keeping people on the dance floor the entire night! I would highly recommend their services to anyone!

Nepo Productions Nepo Productions Wedding Videographers

We have worked with Ultimate Entertainment and they have always done a great job. We would definitely recommend Ultimate Entertainment to any bride.

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