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The most reviews with 5.0/5.0 score! It all comes down to the party! Black Tie Entertainment is the market leader with the most reviews in all of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC area. With 20 DJs, they are sure to find you the right match for both the ceremony and reception.

With locations in Richmond and DC, Tens of thousands of couples have received Black Tie Entertainment’s services since its founding in 1978. Their booking agents help match couples to find the best DJ on their staff based on your needs and musical tastes.

Their DJs/MCs will play any kind of music requested, ranging from current chart-toppers to oldies.

They also offer day of coordination to create a stress free event, uplighting to enhance the decor of the room when the house lights are dimmed and photo booths, so your guests remain entertained when they need a break from dancing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,175

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,575

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?

$400

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Black Tie Entertainment

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
2,229 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Multiple reviewers had exceptional experiences working with Black Tie Entertainment DJs, such as Mike, Chris, John, Eddy, James, Oneka, and Sol. They received high praise for their professionalism, music selection, and ability to keep guests engaged and dancing throughout the event. Clients commended the helpful communication during planning, adaptability to requests and last-minute changes, and the seamless execution of the timeline. The DJs were noted for creating a fun and lively atmosphere, with guests raving about the music and the overall success of the weddings. Reliable services and attention to detail were highlighted, making Black Tie Entertainment a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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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.

Multiple reviewers had exceptional experiences working with Black Tie Entertainment DJs, such as Mike, Chris, John, Eddy, James, Oneka, and Sol. They received high praise for their professionalism, music selection, and ability to keep guests engaged and dancing throughout the event. Clients commended the helpful communication during planning, adaptability to requests and last-minute changes, and the seamless execution of the timeline. The DJs were noted for creating a fun and lively atmosphere, with guests raving about the music and the overall success of the weddings. Reliable services and attention to detail were highlighted, making Black Tie Entertainment a highly recommended choice for weddings.

Maggie
Maggie B. Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ!!!!

Black Tie Entertainment is an excellent choice if you want great DJ services for your wedding. They have an online portal where you can choose all the songs or types of songs you want (or don't want played). Your DJ also helps you figure out your timeline and they know exactly how to time things to keep the day flowing perfectly. We chose Gene Griffin as our DJ and he was excellent! We are not huge dancers and were looking for someone we could rely on to watch the crowd and figure out the best songs to play and he did just that! Guests were enthusiastically on the dance floor all night! Gene has a great personality too, he always came across as excited to talk to us during the planning to help us choose the best songs for our key moments! And on the day of, he was super nice and professional. His DJ expertise made our day very stress free and so enjoyable. Thank you again Gene!
C
Christine Sent on 05/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rick was amazing!!!

We want to thank Rick P for his amazing DJ services at our wedding! He was great to work with on the planning process, helped us make decisions along the way, and kept the party going through the event!
K
Kevin Sent on 05/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Service!

Becca did an absolutely fantastic job of coordinating all the different vendors, keeping us on time during the ceremony, and helping us — the newlyweds, parents, and the whole wedding party — enjoy the day stress-free. Rick, the DJ, did an exceptional job, too! It was a wonderful time, and I loved it. I didn’t want it to end! So many of the guests came up to us afterwards and said that this was the best wedding they have ever attended! Thank you!
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Awards

2,229
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Real Weddings

Mitchell & Madeleine
45 photos · 11/04/2023
Daniel & Mandy
65 photos · 06/17/2023
Olivia Jones & DJ Jones
77 photos · 03/18/2023
Victor & Stephanie
43 photos · 11/28/2021
Nathan & Meredith
42 photos · 04/10/2020
Christina & Cody
29 photos · 10/12/2019

Team

Dave Melton
Dave Melton
Owner

Started as a radio DJ then transitioned to a wedding DJ. After much popularity Dave has grown the business to 25 DJs in Washington DC and Richmond Virginia areas.

Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson
Booking Agent, DJ/MC

Booking Agents help take you through our process of picking the right DJ for your special event! This is another way Black Tie Entertainment differs from amateur DJ companies. We take the time to get to know your interests and vision so it runs smoothly. Call our office to speak with one of us today so we can ask all the right questions and not miss any of the important details.

John Lukehart
John Lukehart
Booking Agent, DJ/MC

Booking Agents help take you through our process of picking the right DJ for your special event! This is another way Black Tie Entertainment differs from amateur DJ companies. We take the time to get to know your interests and vision so it runs smoothly. Call our office to speak with one of us today so we can ask all the right questions and not miss any of the important details.

Professional Network & Endorsements

19 Endorsements
Weddings by Nicole G LLC Weddings by Nicole G LLC Wedding Planners

Black Tie Entertainment is such a fun and energetic group of DJ's! They keep everyone dancing and make sure you are having a great time!

Omni Richmond Hotel Omni Richmond Hotel Hotel Weddings

As the Catering Sales Manager handling all weddings and social events here at the Omni Richmond, Black Tie Entertainment is definitely one of my favorite "Go To" Vendors! I absolutely love working with Bill Gilliam and his fabulous team. I can count on their DJ's arriving early, being setup on time, being professionally dressed and ready to provide a fabulous experience for our guests! You will not go wrong booking with them!

Occasions by M&K Occasions by M&K Wedding Planners

Black Tie Entertainment is a terrific and talent team of Wedding professionals. They engage the crowd, provide excellent DJ services, and up lighting for the receptions. It has been our pleasure to work with Black Tie several times, and look forward to working together again in the near future.

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