The Best Classical Wedding DJs in Ames, IA

The Best Classical Wedding DJs in Ames, IA

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22 Wedding Bands & DJs in Ames, IA

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DJ Obie 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Ames, IA

I got into DJing by accident. After learning that working as an Industrial Engineer in a fortune 500 company didn't bring me much fulfillment, a friend suggested I join his DJ company. His company supplied DJ services for over 200 weddings a year! After my first wedding gig I was hooked. It gave me purpose, and an outlet I never knew was possible. I quickly became the most requested DJ in the company and within my market. Now I DJ on my own, and I'm so blessed to be able to curate an atmosphere of joy where families can connect.

Awarded Best of Zola
He doesn't just keep the party going with music...he IS the party, and he makes sure everyone, young and old, has a good time. You can tell he is passionate about what he does.
Kelly, a year ago
All In One Bridal Dj Service 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $975
  • Serves Ames, IA

Katelyn Soat (Owner) graduated from college in May of 2019 from the University of Dubuque with a degree in Fine and Performing Arts. In 2016, Katelyn started her own DJ service catering to weddings. All In One Bridal isn’t just your average bridal store, it’s unique and different. All In One Bridal is a full service boutique that offers bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxes, photography, videography, drone photography, photo booth DJ, venue uplighting and cold sparks.

Awarded Best of Zola
I want to start by saying how AMAZING All In One Bridal's DJ Service was! With our cupcake business we typically only stay until dessert time has concluded. With the way the DJ was performing and keeping the crowd entertained, we found ourselves not even being able to leave because we were so impressed! The DJ took total control over the room and made the bride and grooms day seamless. You could tell they have a lot of experience in the DJ business. From the way that they talked, down to the amazing music choice selections. I have to be honest, If I were to get married again I would for sure hire All In One Bridal DJ Service to be our wedding DJ. Brides and grooms, Check out All In One Bridal for all your bridal needs! TRUST US!
Bubba's Cupcakes, 3 years ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Ames, IA
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We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 25 years in budget friendly packages. We also offer spectacular wedding photography and HD Video. Visit our site and see over 1 million photos, thousands of reviews, and some great package prices. If you give us a call before you book any of these vendors you'll quickly learn why over 15,000 couples have chosen us to help make their special day magical. All packages include expert planning assistance, which will take away a lot of the stress associated with planning your wedding! We are available nationwide including your area!

A Better DJ and photographer is absolutely the best deal you can get for any of your events! The planning, the professionalism and the service is by far the best you can come across. Michael will answer your call at anytime, and if he misses your call he will get back to you asap! If you are looking for a photographer and DJ combo you will not only save thousands but you will save a ton of time.
Martin J., 5 months ago
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DJ DAS Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Ames, IA

DJ DAS Entertainment is a dependable, attentive, supportive DJ service company in Des Moines. DJ DAS Entertainment is a premium entertainment service for weddings, corporate events, school events, and private events. We have been in the entertaining field for more than 20 years. We are proud to create a fantastic party with all ages on the dance floor, ultimately making the event memorable for the couple and their guests. DJ DAS Entertainment is dedicated to offering the highest quality DJ services with style, elegance, and knowledge.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ DAS is one of our very favorite DJS. As a Venue Owner it is very important that the DJ our Booked Couples hire make their guests enjoy the evening. After 50 wedding+ we know that all DJS are not created equal. When we view our Booked Couples Wedding Planner they submit to us a few weeks before the wedding there are 2 places we quickly glance at to determine it is going to be a good event. The first is the caterer and the second is the DJ. If their DJ spot says "DJ DAS" then we know its going to be a good wedding reception. Because when DJ DAS is in the house everyone is happy!
Jeff Mossman, The Mansion, 3 years ago
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Cole Thomas Music 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Ames, IA

Cole Thomas is a pianist, guitarist, and singer with the ability to perform any song for any part of your wedding. Need a classical piece for your wedding party to process in to? No problem. Need a few hours of lounge and jazz music for cocktail hour? Cole's your musician. Need a Dueling Piano act or full Rock Band for your reception? Look no further. With over a decade of experience performing for ceremonies and receptions, Cole Thomas is your one stop music vendor.

Cole absolutely delighted and exceeded our wildest expectations at our wedding. He embraced the costume theme of our reception, performed significantly more music than we had expected (in a good way), and was the absolute heart and soul of our party. He improvised and adapted to every unique situation on the night with a musical and social sense of awareness that we continue to be grateful for. He even graciously agreed to play alongside Andrea's 94 year old grandmother on her accordion. Grandma is still beaming from this experience, and trust me, she's a hard woman to please. Seriously. I don't think we can ever repay him for the joy and energy he brought to our night. I couldn't get to the bar for a drink without answering the question: "Where did you FIND this guy?!" half a dozen times.
Mark J., a month ago
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A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Ames, IA

Born from a long time love of music, an entrepreneurial spirt, and an eye for design and organization ASE DJ was started 18 years ago. Tim, a musician and savvy entrepreneur immediately saw a need in the DJ industry for a professional approach to great weddings and with Missi’s eye for design, organization, and marketing they have grown to be the midwest’s most requested Wedding Entertainment Company with 3 locations and an amazing team of people. A true "American Dream” story; their once “side hustle” has blossomed into a full time growing business that also employs their children and is still sparking their creativity to this day.

ASE helped ease our minds throughout the entire planning process! The entire team, start to finish, made our big day a breeze! We loved that they sent out an email the week of to all of the vendors ensuring that they were all on the same page! ASE even pulled off a suprise photobooth rental, gifted to us by my (the brides) parents! DJ RJ was the best! We threw a lot of "untraditional" reception ideas at him and he went with it, supported it and best of all, had fun with it! We had a great time and RJ really listened to our requests! We gave him a broad genre of music and he got it right! The entire team was truly the best! Would highly recommend to any couple looking for a quality company who care for every single wedding they work!
Caitlin F., 2 months ago
Vows & Vibes 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Ames, IA

We are Vows & Vibes, central Iowa's only company to offer officiant, live music, DJ and personal attendant services to the entire Midwest region. Jessie is a professional speaker and trained performer and will add love and enthusiasm to your ceremony as your officiant. Chris is a talented piano player/singer with a large variety of songs and has been an established wedding DJ for over 10 years. Together, we will help create a day to remember!

Awarded Best of Zola
Vows & Vibes was the BEST decision we made at our wedding! (Besides getting married of course lol) Chris and Jessie were fantastic. Chris is a phenomenal entertainer and Jessie was a godsend on our wedding day. She stepped up as a day of coordinator and made the day feel seamless and stress free. The venue ran into a few issues the day of and Jessie stepped in to make sure it got fixed before anyone noticed. The wedding guests knew where to be and when. She was fantastic! They both kept the party going from the ceremony to the reception. If you’re looking for a kick a** entertainer and an amazing day of coordinator to make your big day a party to remember, I would 1000% recommend booking with Vows & Vibes. All I can say is thank you for being a big part of what made our day so special!
Heidi, 2 months ago
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DJ BRETTLY 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Ames, IA

Welcome to DJ Brettly’s award winning, highly reviewed world of premier entertainment! Based in La Crosse, but, travels throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, DJ Brettly is your ultimate choice for unforgettable weddings. With exceptional experience and dedication, DJ Brettly ensures your special day is both flawless and memorable. Whether you're planning the wedding of your dreams or seeking a seamless event experience, DJ Brettly’s impeccable music, engaging presence, and personalized touches set the stage for an extraordinary celebration. DJ Brettly is alsoDJ at Stadium View, Legends, Icon, The Glenwood and more!

DJ Brettly was incredible as our wedding DJ. He took such care in preparing for our big day and on the day of did everything we wanted. We got SO many compliments from guests and our other vendors on how amazing he was, and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. He went above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend him enough! We have already referred him to two other friends getting married next year
Courtney L., 6 months ago
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Weddings By Carue 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Ames, IA

Capturing Wedding Memories and Creating High Vibin' Entertainment For Fun Loving Couples. Serving Iowa, Colorado and Missouri. Our fun loving, award winning wedding team makes it happen. We’re passionate storytellers. We believe that natural, REAL moments with REAL emotion are the moments you’ll want to remember the most. Our photojournalistic style is distinct, passionate, & exclusive. What sets us apart is our ability to portray the emotions & events of your wedding day. We take a fresh, colorful approach to each & every wedding with unmatched style, vision & creativity.

The BEST of the best! From the first moment that we exchanged emails, then calls, I knew we would be hiring Carissa and her team to be part of our wedding. We hired them for photography, videography and to be our DJ for ceremony and reception. We absolutely love our photos and are videos! Make sure to take a few sunset photos as these are our favorite. And our DJ was amazing as well! The guests had such a great time. Living a few hours away, Carissa helped me along the way giving me advice and resources. She always made time in her schedule to talk and help me when I got stuck. We did not do a first look and she helped me figure out the timeline to ensure we captured everything important to us. Her service is a 10/10!!!
Sarah R., a year ago
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prayzHim Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Ames, IA for additional fees

For over 11 years, we've specialized in bringing quality music entertainment to weddings all across Southeast Iowa & beyond. Because for us, this isn't just a business, it's a passion. We get to play a part in the love story of a newly married couple. We get that front row seat to watch love change lives. That's why we treat every client like they are our only client. After all we only get one opportunity with them to do things right. If you're interested, the fastest way to get a quote is to reach out through our website once you've decided what you're interested in: prayzhimentertainment. com/packages

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ PrayzHim is amazing, and was absolutely perfect for our wedding! Andrew was a great communicator, was clear and upfront about everything, and was super easy and fun to work with. He did a superb job managing the flow of the reception, and kept our guests entertained and the night running smoothly. I cannot count how many times we were complimented about our DJ--everybody loved him! Andrew is a natural, funny, charismatic entertainer :) The wedding games we played were very enjoyable, for my bride and I as well as our guests. It was also comforting not having to worry about crude language in the songs or awkward questions during the Shoe Game--Andrew keeps everything family-friendly! Overall, we would highly recommend DJ PrayzHim for your next event, and especially for weddings!!!
Austin and H., 3 years ago
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Sonorous Strings 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Ames, IA for additional fees

Drawing on our 15+ years of experience as an ensemble, Sonorous Strings’ versatile musicians have enchanted guests at many hundreds of weddings, wedding receptions and other special events. From classical masterpieces to modern hits, including "Bridgerton"-inspired tunes, our repertoire caters to diverse musical tastes. We are always open to arranging special requests to create a personalized musical experience for you and your guests.

The Sonorous String quartet did a wonderful job at our wedding. They had a great selection of music to pick from and also have the option for you to pay a small extra fee for any songs /pieces they may not have. We were very impressed with the fabulous music they provided at our ceremony. They went above and beyond across the board. They even coordinated with the officiant to make sure timings were right. Overall, a great experience, and we could not have chosen a more high quality string quartet for our wedding.
Laura F., 2 months ago
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Electric Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Ames, IA for additional fees

A 10 year veteran to the Wedding industry, Electric Entertainment stands out as a premium vendor across the midwest. Our team of professionally trained DJs are here every step of the way from planning to execution to deliver a true experience for your guests. We perform. We entertain. We execute your vision.

Megan and Logan were great to work with in the early stages, and then Ali & Drake took over about a month before! They all were fantastic to work with and I could definitely tell that Ali & Drake were the best match for my wedding. I wasn't sure what to think about booking a company that matches a DJ to your wedding after booking, but they really did take the time to find what music style I liked and which DJ was going to vibe the best. Highly recommend!!!! The entire planning process was so easy with them and the online portal was so simple to use! They truly made my day exceptional!
Emma, 3 years ago
Standing Room Only Orchestra 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Ames, IA for additional fees

This versatile group of superb musicians and seasoned vocalists is ready to entertain live at your wedding reception or special event. Standing Room Only Orchestra is available in a variety of sizes to suit your needs, and will keep your guests on the dance floor, having fun for hours! The band's talented and inspired musicians love to perform a wide variety of music including: Swing, 50’s and 60’s, Motown, Disco, 80’s, Top 40 hits and more - Any and every kind of music you can dance to! Choose amongst our ten-piece orchestra, nine-piece performance orchestra, or six to seven-piece band for non-stop dancing!

We were thrilled with our choice to hire Standing Room Only Orchestra for our wedding reception. Throughout the planning process, they were extremely responsive and wonderful to communicate with. On our big day, they absolutely exceeded our expectations and were the highlight of the celebration. Their talent and energy had all our guests dancing nonstop and raving about how fantastic the band was. We felt like rock stars thanks to their stellar performance and lively personalities. For the money, they were absolutely the best investment we made for our wedding. We can't recommend Standing Room Only highly enough, especially for couples in the Chicagoland area looking for an outstanding band that feels like part of the family. Their musical talent and genuine warmth made our wedding reception a huge hit!
Megan H., 5 months ago
Star Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Ames, IA

Here at Star Entertainment our motto is "It's Your Time To Shine" because it is our mission to help make you the star of your special day! Whether you're looking for a DJ to supply music for your reception, a Day-of Coordinator to keep your event running smoothly, or a Wedding Planner to handle the important details, Star Entertainment is here to help bring your vision to life! Our services include DJ/MC, Wedding Planning, Day-Of Coordinating, Photobooth, Karaoke, Trivia, Music Games, Wedding Games, Oversized Lawn Games & more!

We hired Star Entertainment for our Wedding DJ after seeing them host “Name That Tune’s” & Karaoke around town! They have positive & professional MC services & I can select all my favorite music for the ceremony & reception. After our complimentary 2 hour planning meeting I felt so organized & confident in our schedule for the day. It honestly gave me a direction for planning all the other details of my wedding day. I’m thrilled that hiring them as a DJ gets me a day-of coordinator included, because that’s something I planned on getting for my wedding anyways! There was also a few add-ons I went with that I didn’t even know were options, like a photobooth & karaoke! They’ve been exceptionally helpful every step of the way. Can’t recommend enough!!
Nicole & J., 2 years ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Ames, IA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Ames, IA?

Live bands typically range from $600 to $18,500, averaging at $3,500. DJs range from $600 to $3,800 and average at $1,500. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

Ultimately, the cost will depend on the number of hours booked, and in the case of live bands, how many musicians are in the band.

Do bands and DJs typically play the entire party from start to finish?

It depends! 85% of bands and DJs in Ames, IA cover cocktail hour and 82% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 62% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

Do most bands learn new songs if you ask them to?

50% of bands in Ames, IA will learn new songs! Make sure you ask about the lead time they need to learn and rehearse something new.

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Ames, IA?

The most popular bands in Ames, IA are The Nashville Wedding Band, The Creswell Club and Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. The most popular DJs are All In One Bridal Dj Service, Affordable Music and Sound and A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth.

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