Cleveland Wedding DJ & MCOne night.No second chances.

Award-winning DJs and MCs, a backup DJ on call for every wedding, a free planning app, and one all-inclusive price, so the only thing you have to do is enjoy it.

See why we’re different
  • 5.0 from 500+ weddings
  • The Knot Hall of Fame
  • Max 4 weddings per date
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The $1,200 gamble

Most DJs look the same on paper. Then the night happens.

Hiring the cheapest DJ feels like a saving, until one of these happens.

  1. 01 One guy, one laptop, no backup.
    DJ MikeText Message · Today 6:52 PM

    hey my speaker is acting up, might be a few min late 😬

    Ceremony starts in 8 minutes.

    Read 6:53 PM

  2. 02 No one owns the timeline.
    Messages7:41 PM
    Venue coordinator

    Who’s announcing the grand entrance? Kitchen needs to know when to fire dinner.

  3. 03 Reading the room isn’t on the playlist.
    Reception · Dance floor8:47PM
    On the floor1 guest
  4. 04 The quote was $1,200. The invoice wasn’t.

    INVOICE · “BUDGET” DJ

    • Advertised DJ quote (4 hrs)$1,200
    • + Ceremony sound & mics$250
    • + Cocktail hour audio$150
    • + Uplighting$450
    • + Dance floor lighting$250
    • + Overtime (1 hr)$200
    • + Travel fee$100

    Real total$2,600

    Illustrative, built from common add-on price ranges.

  5. 05 And you’re the one holding it all together.

You only get one wedding night. It shouldn’t be a gamble.

The difference

Then there’s The Wedding Coach.

We built our whole company around the five things that go wrong.

  1. 01

    A backup DJ on call, always.

    We take a maximum of 4 weddings per date with 6 DJs on the team, so a backup DJ is always free. Plus a full backup sound system at every wedding.

  2. 02

    We run the timeline.

    Your DJ coordinates with your venue and planner, MCs every moment, and maps it all out with you at a final planning meeting.

  3. 03

    A packed floor, read in real time.

    Your DJ & MC reads the room and adjusts on the fly, and guests can request songs live by scanning a QR code.

  4. 04

    One all-in price.

    Ceremony & cocktail-hour audio and lighting come built into our most popular package, and travel within 90 miles is always included. No add-ons sprung on you later.

  5. 05

    Your whole plan in one free app.

    EverSet keeps your timeline, RSVPs, budget and music in one place, free when you book.

    Meet EverSet
See what’s included

Free for every couple who books

Ditch the spreadsheets. Plan it all in one place.

Plenty of DJs send a PDF questionnaire. We give you EverSet: your timeline, RSVPs, budget and music in one app, free when you book.

  1. Build the day minute by minute, then share it with your DJ and venue.

  2. Guests reply online. Headcounts and meal choices add themselves up.

  3. Every vendor, deposit and balance (and what’s left) in one view.

  4. Pick your first dance, parent dances, the must-plays and the hard noes.

  5. Guests scan a QR code to request songs. Your DJ keeps the final say.

Powered by EverSet(opens in a new tab)

Included free with every package, a planning app other couples pay for.

8:00 PM, the lights go down

When the lights go down, we’re already three steps ahead.

  1. Backup DJ on call

    We cap it at 4 weddings a date with 6 DJs on the team, so a backup is always free.

  2. Full backup sound system at every wedding

    If a speaker fails, the music doesn’t.

  3. Insured, with a COI for your venue

    Liability insurance and a certificate sent straight to your venue.

  4. A final planning meeting with your DJ

    Every name, every song, every cue, locked in before the day.

Guests were still dancing when the lights came on.

★★★★★Katy W. · StoneWater Golf Club

What’s really behind the price

You’re not paying for 7 hours. You’re paying for everything underneath.

On the day, you see the music and a full dance floor. Here’s what’s already in place before the first song plays.

What couples see

Up to 7 hours on your wedding day

Underneath: included in every package

  • 10–20 hoursof planning & prep for your wedding: your timeline, your music, every announcement.
  • Backup DJ on call for every wedding
  • Full backup sound system at every wedding
  • Liability insurance (COI provided to your venue)
  • Final planning meeting with your DJ
  • Free EverSet planning app: timeline, RSVPs, budget & music
  • Live QR song requests for your guests
  • No travel fees within 90 miles

The honest math

A $1,200 quote rarely stays $1,200.

Many budget DJs add ceremony sound, cocktail hour, lighting, overtime and travel as the date gets closer. We put everything in one price from the start.

Typical budget DJ

Quoted $1,200, after add-ons

$2,600

Illustrative typical total

The Wedding Coach · Cardinal

Up to 7 hours, all-in

$3,450

Nothing added later

The difference is about $850. That covers a backup DJ on call, a full backup sound system, 10–20 hours of planning, up to 7 hours of coverage and a free planning app.

$29per guest at 120 guests for Cardinal, about $7 more per guest than the typical budget total.

Side by side

 Many budget DJs (~$1,200)The Wedding Coach
The priceLow quote up front, then add-ons as the date gets closerOne all-inclusive price. What you see is what you pay
If something goes wrongUsually one person and one set of gearBackup DJ on call + full backup sound system at every wedding
PlanningA questionnaire and a quick call10–20 hours of planning + a final planning meeting with your DJ
Your timelineLives in emails and textsOne live timeline shared with your venue & planner
Planning toolsSpreadsheets for RSVPs, budget and musicFree EverSet app: timeline, RSVPs, budget & music
Ceremony, cocktail hour & lightingOften extra line itemsIncluded in the Cardinal package
InsuranceNot alwaysFully insured, with COI sent straight to your venue
Track recordVaries500+ weddings · 5.0 rating · The Knot Hall of Fame

Budget DJ column reflects common industry patterns, not any specific company.

Packages

One all-in price. No surprises later.

Every package includes a backup DJ on call, a full backup sound system, insurance with a COI for your venue, a final planning meeting and the free EverSet app.

Buckeye

Our essentials package

$2,495$2,995 · save $500

Up to 5 hours · all-inclusive

  • 5 hours of DJ / MC Service
  • Dance Floor Lighting

Carnation

Our complete premium experience

$3,950$5,950 · save $2,000

Up to 7 hours · all-inclusive

  • Up to 7 hours of continuous coverage (ceremony through end of night)
  • Dance Floor Lighting
  • Uplighting
  • Ceremony Sound & Microphones
  • Cocktail Hour Sound
  • "Social" photo booth for 5 hours with attendant
  • Unlimited text/email photos
  • CO2 Cannon
  • Custom monogram
  • No travel fees within 90 miles
  • All-in pricing, nothing added later
  • Free EverSet planning app

Want the photo booth too?

Carnation ($3,950) is everything in Cardinal, plus:

  • "Social" photo booth for 5 hours with attendant
  • Unlimited text/email photos
  • CO2 Cannon
  • Custom monogram

We take a maximum of 4 weddings per date. See availability and receive an instant personalized quote.

Compare packages in detail

500+ weddings later

Don’t take our word for it. Take theirs.

  • 500+
    Weddings
  • 5.0
    Average rating
  • 14+
    Years of experience
  • Hall of Fame
    The Knot
  • The Knot Best of Weddings 2021
  • The Knot Best of Weddings 2022
  • The Knot Best of Weddings 2023
  • The Knot Best of Weddings 2024
  • The Knot Best of Weddings 2025
  • The Knot Best of Weddings 2026
  • The Knot Hall of Fame
★★★★★Google
“He played the perfect music to ensure our dance floor was never empty. Guests were still dancing when the lights came on. The planning process was easy and Derek was responsive every step of the way.”
Katy W.StoneWater Golf Club · November 2025
★★★★★The Knot
“I wasn't sure how important a DJ would be until we had Derek from The Wedding Coach and now I can't imagine our wedding without him. He kept everything flowing so smoothly, from the ceremony to the last dance. Best decision we made.”
Lauren M.Windows on the River · December 2025
★★★★★The Knot
“Working with Danny from The Wedding Coach was one of the easiest parts of planning our wedding. He was calm, professional, and honestly just got it. He helped keep our timeline on track and the dance floor was packed from start to finish.”
Jasmine R.The Tudor Arms Hotel · August 2025
★★★★★The Knot
“Your DJ can make or break your wedding, and Derek is honestly the best. He communicates well and works with every vendor like a pro. We got so many compliments from guests on how smooth and fun the whole night felt.”
Gillian B.Thorncreek Winery & Gardens · October 2025
★★★★★The Knot
“I can't say enough good things about The Wedding Coach. Professional, organized, and truly invested in making the night perfect. Our DJ kept the dance floor packed and even helped coordinate with our caterer when we ran a bit behind.”
Marcel R.The Metropolitan at The 9 · October 2025
★★★★★WeddingWire
“I was nervous about planning music for our wedding but The Wedding Coach made it so easy. The planning app was intuitive and fun to use. On the day, everything was perfect, even better than we imagined.”
Nicole & Ryan T.Sawmill Creek Resort · June 2025
★★★★★The Knot
“We hired The Wedding Coach for both DJ services and the photo booth, and WOW. The DJ read the room perfectly and kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Our guests are still talking about it. The photo booth was a hit with every generation.”
Rachel V.Landerhaven Event Center · May 2026
★★★★★WeddingWire
“From communication to song choices to the photo booth, everything went above and beyond. The planning portal made it so easy to organize everything ahead of time. We would book again in a heartbeat.”
Andrew V.Vintage Estate Winery · September 2025

Meet your DJs & MCs

  • Derek Roode, Founder & Lead DJ
  • Danny, Senior Wedding DJ
  • Benny, Expert Emcee & Senior Wedding DJ
  • Chris, Senior Wedding DJ
  • Hector, Wedding DJ

6 DJs. One standard.

Your date is the only thing we can’t add more of

We cap every date at 4 weddings.So a backup DJ is always free.

Is your date still open? Tell us when and where, and we’ll confirm availability and send all-in pricing. No pressure, no surprise add-ons later.

See availability and receive an instant personalized quote.

  • No travel fees within 90 miles
  • Backup DJ on every date
  • Free EverSet planning app