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The best weddings have a feeling you can't quite put into words.

The energy. The connection. The moments where everyone somehow ends up on the dance floor together.

That's what we're here to create.

Whether you're envisioning a DJ, our signature live band + DJ hybrid, or a fully customized entertainment experience, everything we do is tailored to create a celebration that feels like you.

With thoughtful planning, and a team with taste that expertly matches yours, we'll help bring your celebration to life in a way that feels effortless.

Because your wedding should never feel like someone else's. It should feel unmistakably yours.

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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
Disco Ball
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Travel Expenses

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Vara DJs

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Empire State Events delivered energetic, professional DJ services that kept dance floors packed all night. Reviewers praised responsive communication, thorough planning tools, seamless transitions, and strong vendor coordination. Enhancements like live sax, uplighting, and special effects elevated receptions. Highly recommended for a fun, flawless wedding experience.

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Empire State Events delivered energetic, professional DJ services that kept dance floors packed all night. Reviewers praised responsive communication, thorough planning tools, seamless transitions, and strong vendor coordination. Enhancements like live sax, uplighting, and special effects elevated receptions. Highly recommended for a fun, flawless wedding experience.

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Maxwell Sent on 06/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Vara DJ’s DJ Scott was amazing!!!

Scott was an amazing DJ for our wedding at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva,NY. He was so helpful and knowledgeable during the planning process and on the day off he believed a great MC performance and the dance floor was packed all night long. Multiple people told us after they hadn’t been to a wedding in a long time with so many people dancing so long into the night. Would highly highly recommend Scott as your wedding DJ!!!
Devon
Devon Sent on 07/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding DJ Ever

We were lucky enough to work with DJTSwag from Vara DJ's for our June wedding and it was AMAZING! We had a true party the entire night! Starting with our ceremony, the music was perfectly timed and the microphones were easily heard by all in our chapel setting. Moving onto our reception, us and our guests were blown away. DJTSwag played hit after hit. The dancefloor was packed from the second we started dancing to the very last song. Guests were even dancing during dinner! The music was a perfect mix of sing along songs to hip hop. You never knew what was coming next and every song brought more and more energy! Our wedding entrance was also something we will never forget, DJTSwag had everyone standing, cheering and waving towels. Leading up to the wedding, we had multiple calls to go over timelines, event locations and set up. DJTSwag was nothing but accommodating with moving equipment and setting up in different locations for our ceremony and reception. During the wedding, he would check in to make sure we were aware of what was coming next and every transition was smooth. The app provided by Vara DJs also made choosing songs we wanted to hear at different moments of the night seamless. We truly can't thank DJTSwag and Vara DJ's enough for helping us throw the ultimate party. We had a blast, and wish we could enjoy it all over again!
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Shannon Sent on 07/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding, amazing DJ!

Kyle was amazing to work with! Leading up to our wedding he helped us pick music that would fit what we wanted. He was so responsive and helpful and coordinated with our other vendors so I didn’t have to. The vibe of our dance floor was so important to us and Kyle did not disappoint! We had an unforgettable night that our guests are still talking about. Kyle played something for everyone and the dance floor stayed packed for the entire reception!
Alison
Alison Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

When we got engaged, the first vendor we booked was Wyatt with Empire State Events as our DJ.

When we got engaged, the first vendor we booked was Wyatt with Empire State Events as our DJ. Wyatt DJ’d at our brother and sister in law’s wedding and was phenomenal so the choice was an easy one for us.
Wyatt took multiple calls with us to ensure we were all on the same page regarding ceremony music, cocktail hour vibes, dinner music vibes and reception vibes. He listened to all our thoughts and was 100% on the same page with us.
Not only that, he was able to pull off the ultimate surprise for me when my bridesmaids and mom approached my now husband about doing a surprise performance to Super Trooper during our reception. My husband reached out to him separately to ask if he could add it to the song list but please not to let me know and somehow, they pulled it off.
Wyatt kept the energy levels up, our guests engaged and us enjoying the happiest day of our lives. He was a true pleasure to work with and honestly I wish everyone we know would book him as their DJ from now on just so we can hang out with him!
Thank you, Wyatt and team for an amazing amazing experience!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Must Hire!!!!!

I had the wonderful experience of having Empire State Events (and specifically DJ Wyatt) work my wedding this past weekend. I cannot say enough good things about the team. From the start, they work with you to see what your needs are. They have a large team, (all of which have music samples available to listen to), so you can find a DJ who may best match your style.

They offer you so much guidance along the way - as much or as little as you want. They will send you helpful info along the way as well as a very comprehensive planner so you can fill in all your important details - from your wedding party, to dress and suit inspirations, to helping you organize seating charts, gift trackers as well as to track your budget.

The ability to schedule unlimited calls is also wonderful. Often, the calls were really only a few minutes needed, but much more convenient than trying to explain yourself in a text or email when speaking verbally would probably make it much less complicated.

I had many musical visions for our wedding, and the Empire State Events team listened to every one of them and did what they could to make the dream come true -and they accomplished just that!

Highly recommend the team - very professional, very attentive and know how to get the job done!
Laurie
Laurie Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding

Empire State Events is Fantastic! They were so wonderful to work with throughout the process. They did an amazing job creating a fun and energetic celebration! This was our second time working with them for a wedding and it was perfection. Thanks so much!!
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Jessica Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10, amazing

We hired Empire State Events for our wedding and from the get go, they were a pleasure to work with. From the initial consultation to the Wedding Day, they were phenomenal and guided us throughout the entire process. They use an app that helps streamline each bit of our wedding day and collaboratively build an exceptional time. Thaddeus (DJ TSwag) and Corey were courteous, kind, fun, and remarkably professional. They even facilitated brining in a live saxophonist for the day as well, who was sensational. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for any DJ or party services. Thank you so much!!
Jenn
Jenn Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Ever

Our DJ, Justin, literally made our night. We were on the dance floor from start to finish, as were all of our guests. From the moment we booked, he was communicative, flexible, and made us excited for the wedding. I wish we could do it all again just to hear him DJ again!
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Natasha Sent on 10/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Gigabit Rocks!!!!!

We are so grateful to have had DJ Gigabit as our wedding DJ at Forest Lake Camp! From the very beginning of the planning process, they were professional, responsive, and organized—making everything so easy for us. On the big day, the sound quality was excellent, the mixes kept the energy going, and everything flowed seamlessly. One of the best parts was not having to worry about a thing—they handled it all perfectly. Thank you for helping make our day unforgettable! Highly recommend to any couple looking for a DJ who truly delivers.
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Jenna Sent on 10/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ!!!

Thaddeus did such an awesome job as our wedding DJ! Throughout the entire process leading up to the wedding, he was thorough, thoughtful, and kind. My husband and I are so glad that we were able to have him for our big day! Highly recommend!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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