As we welcome in 2018, many local couples popped the question as the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve. Now, the celebrations have settled and the hard part begins – planning your big day.
Live entertainment is essential to a great wedding and Detroit is full of options. With over 300 wedding entertainment services listed near Detroit on The Knot, an online wedding authority on wedding news, services and trends, newlyweds may feel intimidated with so many choices. Never fear, weÂ’ve weeded through these companies and compiled a list of the top-rated wedding services close to the city to help you find your dream DJ.
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– Anthony Spak is an editorial intern with the Metro Times and a recent graduate of Oakland University’s journalism program. Spak spends most of his time in Detroit playing music or eating gyros at Golden Fleece.
Step Entertainment
536 Atwater St., Lake Orion; 248-303-4840
“The Most Requested Metro Detroit DJ Company” was founded in 1999 and has built a name for itself DJing weddings in Detroit. Aside from their team of experienced DJs and an 80,000 song music library, 1,2 Step also boasts additional services like airbrush spray booths, inflatable slides, and snow cone machines to add extra fun into your reception.
Their website contains a helpful blog with posts that answer many questions newlyweds may have about their big day.
Photo via The KnotElite Entertainment
14061 13 Mile Rd. #4, Warren; 586-415-4800
Awarded to The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” list since 2007, Elite Entertainment is known for its professionalism and attention to detail. While not a cheap choice for wedding entertainment in comparison to some other local companies, one client described them as “the most technologically-advanced wedding planners” who “give you the wow factor.”
Elite Entertainment offers DJ, photography, video, and uplighting services separately or available all together to put all of your needs into one pair of hands. Their DJs are sure to get your guests dancing and you can enjoy your wedding without the worry.
Photo via Wedding WireFairytale Productions Event Services LLC
27694 Franklin Rd., Southfield; 734-234-0020
All it takes for a wedding to go off the rails is one piece of faulty equipment. Leave it to one broken microphone, one torn extension cord or one blown speaker to turn the happiest day of your life into one filled with tears.
Fairytale Productions boasts that you’ll never have to go through the pain of an equipment malfunction with them at the helm as they bring backup gear with them to every event. If you’re looking to stay extra safe on your special day, this is the company for you.
Photo via The KnotJD Entertainment, LLC
38763 Byriver St., Charter Township of Clinton; 586-468-9560
A passion for music and a genuine care for clients has made John DeVergilio’s company very successful over the last decade. Having made The Knot’s list of top-ranked DJ companies in Detroit from 2007-2014, JD Entertainment has proved they know how to rock a wedding.
DeVergillio’s company has expanded beyond just DJ services and offers its clients video, photography, lighting, invitations and photo booth services. This allows couples to combine all of their wedding day entertainment and communication needs into one package from one source, lessening the headaches of dealing with multiple different companies.
Photo via PinterestLove Plus One Entertainment
29551 Greenfield Rd., Southfield; 248-761-6900
Formerly known as Go Pro DJs, Love Plus One is the joint DJ venture of Urban Kris & Darren Revell. These two each have more than 20 years of wedding DJ experience and cut their teeth in the music industry – Revell in radio and Kris as an engineer, including work with Eminem’s Grammy-winning team in the early 2000’s.
Love Plus offers live percussion for weddings as well. This drum addition can help add rhythm and excitement to your reception and makes for a great photo op.
Photo via Love Plus One EntertainmentMike Staff Productions
1934 Livernois Rd., Troy; 248-689-0777
The recipient of Wedding Wire’s 2017 Couple’s Choice Award, Mike Staff Productions has built a great reputation for itself since being founded in 1994. This company has two offices, one in Troy and one in Chicago, as it has grown to accomodate weddings in more than just one major city. Photography, videography, uplighting and photo booths are also additional options.
Their website includes helpful features such as a free guide to assist couples in budgeting – “7 Ways Couples Overspend On Their Weddings” – and a blog with posts on choosing your wedding playlist and planning your engagement party. Photo via PinterestPro DJ Services
22211 Greater Mack Ave., St Clair Shores; 313-884-0130
What separates a professional DJ from an amateur with a Spotify account and an auxiliary cord? Pro DJ knows, with their tagline reading, “We don’t just play music, we entertain.” This is an important distinction to make when deciding on who will be holding the microphone during your big day. With ten members on staff, including women and minority DJs, you’ll have options when it comes time to pick your perfect DJ.
Pro DJ has racked up a handful of awards from The Knot and Wedding Wire for their entertainment skills. If you’re impressed with them on your big day, hire them back to help out with your corporate event, private event or school dance.
Photo via The KnotSpecial Moments Entertainment
9899 Springborn Rd., Casco; 586-727-8376
Lead by DJ Brian Hood, this company aims to take care of your entertainment needs without putting any added stress on the happy couple. Special Moments offers consultation at their studio at your convenience to ensure that everything will run smoothly as soon as you hear the wedding bells chime.
Special Moments offers three different wedding packages to fit every budget. Additional services include extra lighting, a dinner show from two vocal performers and LED TV screens to display ceremonial photos or a Michael Bublé concert (yes, you read that correctly) while your guests dine.
Photo via Special Moments Entertainment
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