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
The Wedding Coach
Packages & Pricing
Every celebration includes a professional team, a guided planning process, and a wedding day that runs itself. Our signature all-inclusive experience starts at $3,450.
All-in-one pricingNo travel fees within 90 miles500+ weddings · 5.0 rating
A La Carte
Packages
Photo Booths
Cleveland wedding DJ & MC packages
Package Options
Most couples choose the Cardinal, our signature all-inclusive experience. Every package is performed by a professional Wedding Coach DJ, backed by our full planning process and dependable support.
Cardinal
Our signature all-inclusive experience
$3,450$4,450 · save $1,000
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
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
Crossed-out prices show each package's à la carte value: what the same services cost when booked individually.
Which package is right for you?
The Buckeye
$2,495 · Our essentials package
A superb selection for those desiring a lively atmosphere with dance floor lighting to keep the energy high post-dinner.
The Cardinal
$3,450 · Our signature all-inclusive experience
Everything most couples want in one place: full ceremony and reception coverage, a room that looks as good as it sounds, and a team that handles every detail. The Cardinal is hands down our most popular package.
The Carnation
$3,950 · Our complete premium experience
All the bells and whistles in one complete package! The Carnation includes everything in The Cardinal plus: "Social" photo booth for 5 hours with attendant, Unlimited text/email photos, CO2 Cannon, Custom monogram.
* Please, no substitutions. Additional services may be added à la carte.
A 3% service fee is added if you choose to pay with PayPal, credit, or debit card.
Every package
Always included
The value that never shows up as a line item, built into every Buckeye, Cardinal and Carnation wedding.
- 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
Why we cost more than a budget DJ
How we compare
A budget DJ quote looks cheaper until the add-ons arrive. Here's what changes when everything is included from the start.
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
Illustrative, based on typical budget DJ pricing patterns, not any specific company.
Your investment
What your investment actually buys
A wedding DJ isn't a playlist. It's the one vendor running your entire day in real time. Here's what's built into every package.
A trained Wedding Coach, not a hobbyist
Every event is run by a professional MC who knows how to read a room, guide your timeline, and keep the energy right from ceremony to last dance.
Backup gear on every wedding
Redundant sound and power on site, so a single failure never stops your reception. In 500+ weddings, the music has never gone silent.
Planning hours are included
Timeline building, song selection, vendor coordination and unlimited planning support: the work that happens long before your DJ arrives.
Transparent, all-in pricing
The price you see is the price you pay. No surprise fees, no upsells on your wedding day. Just clear packages you can compare.
“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.”
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