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New York DJ

ratgirl123ratgirl123
in New York-New York City
Hello, I am getting married on a Friday evening next July at Water's Edge in Long Island City. I am looking for a great DJ/MC. I am looking to spend under $1,000. I am looking for someone who is lively and plays a great mix of music anything from 70's disco, 80's new wave, classics, and current music. I definitely am not looking for someone who cheeses it up with glow sticks, etc. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thanks in advance!!!
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Re: New York DJ

  • joebeth22joebeth22 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm using "DJ Qool Marv", reputedly the best in town -- young, hip, does international parties, LA, mostly NY, sometimes Boston, believed by many to have the "deepest" collection of music ANYWHERE.  He charges !1500 generally for the whole gig -- including ceremony, set up, etc., and brings all his own equipment, but he may be negotiable.  I wanted him so very badly for my June 2010 wedding that I didn't even try.  but google him with the above name and you'll get one or two e-mail options for him.  he will e-mail you directly; if he's free, he just may want to do it! g'luck
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  • joebeth22joebeth22 member
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    edited December 2011
    oh, if you contact him (not that I'll get anything for this except a "thank you" which is good enough for me), tell him Beth whose wedding he's doing at Ramscale Penthouse Studio on June 12, 2010, sent you! tx
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  • slbriz34slbriz34
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Unless you go the ipod route or find someone on Craigslist, there are a few DJ under $1,000 - but not sure if you can get both DJ and MC for that price. Off the top of my head, Sounds of Success, The Pros - maybe Dash of Class but that might be a tad over $1k.  Try weddingwire.com and do a DJ search under vendors.  There is also Gigmasters.com - you can search by price and area and you'll get a list of djs within your budget.Be mindful, for the price you are seeking (and as policy), most packages start at 4 hours.  If you'll need another hour for cocktails, or if your reception will run longer, than you'll have to pay extra, which will mean $1k+.  GL.
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  • kn2130kn2130
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    edited December 2011
    Hey, check out The Pros. they have DJ packages starting at like $700... It'll be a DJ who will work as an MC, and includes basic lighting. They also have photo and video and will take like $150 off each package if you go with them. Good luck!
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  • trehaktrehak member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    hi we just booked dj gaza (gary hoffmann) for our wedding next summer - he seems really professional and knowledgeable and when we called to book him (afer meeting several other dj's) he seemed really excited and thankful. is rate is $1200 so maybe drop him a note. sorry i don't have his contact info handy but you can google him. good luck!
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  • dmbride09dmbride09 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'd recommend Colorblind Productions.  Rob was my dj and he was great.
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