How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Ellicott City, MD?

Live bands typically range from $200 to $18,500, averaging at $4,500. DJs range from $150 to $3,000 and average at $1,300. 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! 61% of bands and DJs in Ellicott City, MD cover cocktail hour and 65% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 60% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

45% of bands in Ellicott City, MD 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 Ellicott City, MD?

The most popular bands in Ellicott City, MD are Bachelor Boys Band, Louis Pettinelli Entertainment and EastCoast Entertainment. The most popular DJs are Dj Lennox: DJ And Photo Booth Services, HiMotive Entertainment and Summit Events: DJ, Photobooth & More.

Top 40 Rap/hip hop Wedding Bands & DJs in Ellicott City, MD

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Blacpoet Entertainment

5.0

Aberdeen, MD

DJ
Starts at $800

When it comes to crafting a remarkable wedding experience, the entertainment factor can't be underestimated. Blacpoet Entertainment has a track record of extraordinary celebrations, we bring an unmatched level of excitement, fun and professionalism to every wedding. We are professional DJ company that has been in business for over 10 years. We are available for hire for all events including but not limited to Weddings, Anniversary, Birthday parties, Corporate events, etc.

“DJ Blacpoet from the very beginning was professional and attentive. He listen to our wants and needs and made great suggestions to help us with our timeline. The music was perfect. Your personal touch did not go unnoticed, and it meant the world to us.”

Destiny and R., 6 days ago

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Toussaint Productions

5.0

Odenton, MD

DJ
Starts at $875
Serves Ellicott City, MD

Welcome to Toussaint Productions DJ & Entertainment services. We provide an amazing and entertaining experience that is driven by your dreams. Every detail of your wedding with our company is customized and tailor fit to your needs. With over 20 years of combined experience in the Music & DJing industry. Your wedding is personal to us, which is why our communication and insight are here to place you at ease. We average over 200 weddings a year so you can ensure we have the right experience, knowledge, and passion to bring to your wedding. a remarkable and entertaining celebration with music you can feel.

“We're writing this 4 days after our wedding, finally recovered from the absolute banger of a wedding that Alex DJ'ed. Our bodies are still sore from dancing all night and not sitting down. No one warned us how physically demanding it was to dance an entire night non-stop. We first met Alex when he was DJing our friends’, Addie & Loui’s, wedding in 2022. We were so impressed by how much thought and creativity went into his mixes and his ability to adapt the music based on the crowd's energy that night. The wedding planning process went very smoothly! During our calls, you could really tell how passionate Alex is about what he does. When we mentioned our favorite songs, he was so enthusiastic and immediately started working on mixes during the call. We loved the app he provided (Vibo), which allowed us to add songs and answer timeline questions for every aspect of our special day. On the wedding day, everything went smoothly and with no technical difficulties. He had enough equipment and staffing to handle the outdoor courtyard ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception (which all happened on separate floors). He played every song we asked for and was even able to fulfill a last minute request to surprise the bride with a flash mob that the groom organized. Our guests loved the PhotoBooth, which printed duplicates for our guest book. The booth attendants were very helpful providing instructions to fill out the guestbook. Alex is an incredibly talented artist, and you could tell that every detail of our dance party was expertly curated to make sure no one wanted to leave the dance floor. He poured his heart and soul into DJing that night, and every guest made sure to tell us how our night felt less like a reception and more like a set at a music festival. He seamlessly segued between genres and made sure he was able to fit in as much of our requests as possible. We wholeheartedly recommend Toussaint Productions to anyone who is looking to make sure every guest is out of their seats and dancing the night away.”

Sam and J., a year ago

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Baltimore Sound Entertainment

5.0

Baltimore, MD

DJ
Starts at $1,600

We have a rare opportunity to spend our time doing what we love at Baltimore Sound Entertainment. And we want to respect that opportunity by doing it to the best of our ability. When it comes to your wedding or event, we know the importance of creating a one-of-a-kind experience through music and entertainment.

“Where do I start? We had Jeffrey Lang from Baltimore Sound, and I could not have asked for a more fun and memorable wedding. Jeff and the whole team were extremely professional, timely, knowledgeable, entertaining, and prepared. We had the pleasure of hearing Jeff at his residencies in the Baltimore area. I said a few times several years ago that if we ever get married, that will be our DJ. When we first started planning, I reached out to a few vendors and friends and Baltimore Sound came unanimously recommended. Low and behold it turned out to be Jeff’s company! Baltimore Sound covered our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, which were all in different places on the same property. The transition was seamless. By the time the ceremony was over, the music in the cocktail room was already set up, and same with the ceremony. Jeff and his assistant came dressed sharp and professionally and they truly delivered A Plus First Class service. Baltimore Sound and Jeff literally had ALL of our guests of all ages dancing ALL night. They had all of our songs that we requested, even some more obscure songs we wanted, and the timing of their playing could not have been better. We requested some songs in advance, but left the rest up to Jeff and he completely nailed down our vibe and did a great job, reading the room and deciding when to play what type of song. It was truly seamless and perfectly executed. Baltimore sound also provided our lighting including a gorgeous gobo light with our names. It elevated the entire experience. Jeff and his assistant did a wonderful job communicating with our coordinator and other vendor team and I never had to be bothered with a question. There was honestly not a single hiccup during the entire night, but had there have been, I have full faith that Jeff and Baltimore Sound would have responded, professionally and efficiently. Before the wedding, Jeff communicated with me and stayed in touch. He responded to all my questions and gave me every bit of information needed to ease any worries in the planning process. I cannot wait to have another event where I can hire Jeff and Baltimore Sound. Thank you so much to Jeff and Baltimore sound for the best night of our lives!”

Emily & F., a year ago

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DJ Topedo & Co

5.0

Columbia, MD

DJ
Starts at $2,000

DJ Topedo & Company is a professional wedding DJ and videography company serving Maryland, DC, Virginia, and beyond! We produce fun dancing atmospheres thanks to our incredibly creative DJ talent, dynamic lighting, superb sound quality, visual enhancements, and special effects! The memories you create on your big day will never fade because your cinematic highlight film will let you relive your special moments repeatedly!

“Josh and his team helped make our wedding dreams come true! He was prompt with responses and super helpful throughout the entire planning process. The app he uses to organize everything is super easy and makes things goes exactly as planned. We opted for all the add ons, cold sparklers, dancing on a cloud, intelligent lighting, the photo booth and the ceremony sound. It was so great to have everything streamlined by one person. Josh really took the time to get to know us as a couple and I truly appreciate that he respected us and our wishes for our day. DJ Topedo & Co comes highly recommended for any and all celebrations!!”

Summer T., 9 months ago

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MyDeejay

4.9

Ellicott City, MD

DJ
Starts at $1,800

MyDeejay has been the Baltimore / Washington DC area's premier wedding DJ service for over 15 years! Our polished, no-cheese performing style is perfect for couples who want an awesome dancing experience for their guests, but aren't interested in the typical "entertainer emcee" style of performer. Visit our website to learn more about our services and approach!

“We hired DJ Chuck from mydeejay for our wedding on April 6, 2024 at Kent Island Resort, and it was the best decision! From our initial phone call, after interviewing a few different DJs from different companies, we knew Chuck would be the right fit. Throughout the planning process he was very accommodating, and the mydeejay planning portal was incredibly thorough and easy to navigate. Chuck arrived early to set up for both our outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. His equipment was top of the line - everyone said our ceremony music (which was played outside during an incredibly windy day) sounded like live string music. His indoor set up was incredibly sleek looking. Chuck played all of our requested songs, cut them at the perfect places when needed (for ceremony and dances) and mixed in others that kept our dance floor packed all night - which is what we wanted most at our reception. We also ordered uplighting through them which turned out great. I highly recommend DJ Chuck and mydeejay for your wedding or event!”

Meghan S., a month ago

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District Remix

5.0

Columbia, MD

DJ
Starts at $2,000

We aren't typical deejays, but elegant mixers that make your event the party that everyone raves about. We don't specialize in one style of music, we specialize in YOUR style of music. We aren't crazy about cheesy songs that some people think will get everyone out on the dancefloor. We want to have your guests party it up all night, jamming to all the wacky, fun, and eclectic songs that you are obsessed with! Grandma will be getting down to Lil Jon while all the kids sing to the classic tracks that their parents raised them on! We can't wait for you to shake it on the dancefloor with us!

“My wife and I cannot overstate the terrific job Jason and his team did for our wedding. In our meetings leading up to our wedding, he had a great intuitive feel for the kind of atmosphere we were looking to create. He was enthusiastic and the meetings to sort out the details were genuinely fun. We also really appreciated how well he could handle some late changes that we had to face the day before the reception. It gave us so much confidence that he could handle things like unanticipated absences without missing a beat. The pace, the mixing, and the tone of the music was absolutely fabulous and hit all the notes we had in mind. Our friends and family have a varied taste in music and Jason’s song choices kept the dance floor lively to the very end of the night. We’re sure he hears “One more song!” for every event he works like he did for us! You will not be disappointed!!!”

Jeffrey P., 5 months ago

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DJ Edward Zaruba

5.0

Middle River, MD

DJ
Starts at $1,250

Your special day needs just the right sound. Based in Middle River Md, DJ Edward Zaruba has the professional equipment, and vibe to make sure everyone has a great time and your wedding day is a memorable one. I’ve been a professional wedding DJ since 2005 and with experience playing music of all genres at all kinds of events, I’ve got just what you need to make your next wedding, anniversary party, or corporate event one you and your guests will never forget. Contact me to find out what I can do for you.

“We are generally very happy with dj Edward! Him and his wife were very professional throughout our entire wedding process. His prices are very reasonable and he let us add on uplighting at the last minute. We wanted a dj who would work with a very specific playlist we curated for the entire day and he agreed to do that which was rare in our dj search! Everything sounded great and looked great. He does not talk during the reception unless prompted which we loved. And when he did mc he was professional and hype. Our only problem was we emailed him part of our reception playlist and it must have gotten lost so he deviated a bit from what we wanted during the reception. However the mistake was quickly notice and he automatically fixed everything so no harm! If you want a professional consistent and trustworthy dj. This is your guy”

Riley & E., a year ago

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Dj Brandon

5.0

Baltimore, MD

DJ
Starts at $1,200

DJ Brandon is an award-winning DJ who will take care of your elegant and first-class event with a personal touch. At DJ Brandon we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy to make your event perfect.

“As a Coordinator and Officiant, I have enjoyed working with DJ Brandon. He is fun, very professional and really a joy to work with, especially at a stress filled day like a wedding. I prefer to work with the best and recommended Brandon for a wedding a Moonstone Manor in September. He handled multiple locations with ease, changes in timelines with Grace and my team and I really enjoyed his assistance and kindness. I added DJ Brandon to my "Friendor" list which means that I recommend him to all of my new clients. Your Fairy Godmother Weddings highly recommends DJ Brandon for all of your DJ needs.”

Sharon Wheeler, Owner, 7 months ago

R&B/Hip-Hop Violinist Marvillous Beats

4.8

Columbia, MD

Solo performer

Hi, My name is Marvill "Marvillous Beats" Martin and I'm an R&B/Hip-Hop violinist and music producer (Featured in BET film 'Angrily Ever After' as well as Fox 5 News, Essence Magazine, The Washington Post, and NPR Tiny Desk) - A full song list, reviews, videos, and booking details are available on my official website and YouTube channel. I'm available for all kinds of events including but not limited to: engagements, dinner parties, grand openings, weddings, birthdays, corporate events, holiday events, recording sessions, and concerts (No funerals, sorry). Thank you for your interest in my services!

“He was professional, early to the ceremony, and played beautifully. Everyone loved it. Thank you again”

5.0

DJ
Starts at $2,000

Saroj James Hyoju, got into DJ industry upon walking into Latin club in Dallas, Texas in 2015. Coming from band background, he was surprised to see how people were moved by “Gasolina”, a reggaeton song. Observing how DJ was controlling the crowd’s energy while enjoying himself, this made him curious about club music genres, besides metal and rock. Following immediately, he hosted a Bring Your Own Beer (BYOB) house party, where 50 people showed up. A week later, he was invited to co-DJ at one of his friends’ wedding reception and rest is the history.

“Great Versatile and flexible Wedding DJ. Great to work as a partnering vendor. DJ Saroj ensures there is no communication gap during the project process and ensures great attention to detail in working with any vendors. While working together, he proactively asks us if we are fine with lights being turned off before opening the dance floor and make sure we have enough of event photo coverage. That level of care and professionalism is beyond our imagination. We always feel very welcomed and we are always excited working with him.”

Ultimate Photography, 10 months ago

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Supremium Entertainment

5.0

Columbia, MD

DJ
Starts at $2,000

Party Entertainment Service DMV’s Nepali based South Asian Wedding DJs. Bollywood, Bhangra, NepDance, Latin, House, Top40s. Contact us for any of your supremium weddings. We provide you with memorable experience.

“Supremium Entertainment went above and beyond for our wedding day! James couldn't have been a better choice for us to make sure both of our unique reception locations never stopped partying. He was so great to meet with us before the wedding to get to know us as a couple and to further make sure everything went seamlessly as we had to have him DJ in two locations. The music he played was always in line with the vibe we wanted to create and he was able to surprise us with performances as well! The cold sparklers and CO2 cannons were such a hit, would definitely recommend this company if you are looking for a DJ for any party! We are so grateful to have had the organization and support from Supremium for our special day.”

Michael & H., 9 months ago

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DJ Korey with a K

5.0

Cockeysville, MD

DJ
Starts at $1,600

I'm a DJ who specializes in Weddings! I'm here to ensure your event has an energetic and upbeat flow to it, and everyone has a blast! I work with Baltimore's Premier Event Solutions. One stop shop. Best in the business! What can we do to make your dream wedding come to fruition?! Let’s set up a time and talk WEDDING

“Korey has worked the majority of our weddings at Stone Ridge Hollow and he is the first on our list as far as DJ recommendations. He is not only extremely dependable;e and fun but also very professional and a joy to partner with! Trish Getz Venue Coordinator Stone Ridge Hollow”

Patricia Getz, 3 years ago

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