DJ Pete


Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Reception pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Category: DJ

Type: Solo DJ

Size of act: 1

Genres: Americana

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About DJ Pete

DJ Pete

DJ

I've spent years helping couples create wedding celebrations that feel fun, personal, and unforgettable. Every wedding is different, so I take the time to get to know you, your vision, and the kind of atmosphere you want to create.

As both an experienced wedding DJ and wedding officiant, I've been part of hundreds of ceremonies and receptions. That experience gives me a unique understanding of how to keep your day running smoothly while making sure every special moment feels natural and stress-free. From your ceremony to the last dance, I'll guide the flow of the evening so you can focus on celebrating with the people you love!

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Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Master of ceremonies
  • Music during breaks
  • Sound system capability audience <300
  • Uplighting

Musical genres

  • Americana
  • Blues
  • Country/Folk
  • Disco/Funk
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • R&B
  • Rap/Hip Hop
  • Reggae
  • Rock

Event types

  • Cocktail hour
  • Other
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

13 reviews

  • EJ

    Erika and J.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 16, 2026

    Newlywed Couple

    Pete was absolutely wonderful! He kept our ceremony short, sweet, and heartfelt, and then brought the perfect energy to our reception. The music was fun and festive, and he kept everyone out on the dance floor all night. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ and officiant to help make our wedding day so special!

  • RP

    Rebecca P.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jun 25, 2026

    DJ Pete is the best!

    DJ Pete was great to work with for our wedding! He is very organized and cares deeply about his work. He responds to emails quickly and pays close attention to detail. Several days before our wedding, we had a call where we went over all the details for our day. This really helped put my mind at ease. On our wedding day when our timeline details changed slightly, he was very quick to understand and adjust seamlessly. DJ Pete was awesome! I highly recommend!

  • AR

    Annabella R.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    May 25, 2026

    Thank you DJ Pete!!!

    DJ Pete did an amazing job at our wedding! He was very quick to respond throughout our planning phase and provided a good balance of accommodating our wishes with providing suggestions. On our wedding day, DJ Pete provided his services during cocktail hour and the reception. He was nothing short of incredible and professional! The music selection was balanced, he read the room well and made adjustments as needed, and kept the dance floor jumping throughout the whole night. We can’t recommend DJ Pete’s services enough. 5 stars!

  • T

    Tanner

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jan 5, 2026

    Busy Dance Floor!

    DJ Pete was an absolute hit at our wedding! From the very first call, his communication was clear, timely, and efficient, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of, he was a true professional - his music selection kept the dance floor packed all night long. Our guests raved about how fun and entertaining he was, ensuring everyone had a blast celebrating our special day. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ to get the party started!

  • PM

    Phillip M.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Sep 25, 2025

    DJ Pete - Wedding Officiant and DJ Review

    DJ Pete is awesome! Super kind and fun guy and very professional when it comes to both officiating and DJ'ing weddings! He is a seasoned veteran and made us both feel very relaxed and confident. Highly recommend!!!


I have been a professional musician with years of experience performing at various events and concerts throughout Wisconsin and the States. Having written songs, produced and recorded with various bands over the years I have an extensive knowledge of music that many DJs may not possess. I have also deejayed since I was a teenager and have provided music for countless events and weddings over many years. My confidence and professional demeanor is a direct result of that experience.
Every event is different. Accordingly, my playlist is based on the demographic and theme of your event. I will always discuss the music options with you beforehand so that we're on the same page and you know what to expect. I also make an effort to cover all age groups so that everyone at your event, whether 8 or 80, will hear music that they enjoy!
Yes, I usually have the very latest hits across every genre, especially considering the recent addition of streaming. However, be sure to include any "must play" songs in the planner prior to your wedding, whenever possible. It's better than relying on Wi-Fi at the last minute, and gives me time to familiarize myself with the song. I like to prepare all of the requested tracks for mixing beforehand so that I can dive right into the music.
My default playlist is clean, without explicit lyrics. A few songs may have mild profanity or N words, so just let me know what your tolerance level is. 100% clean is not a problem. If your party is entirely private, and you would like an explicit version of a particular song, that is not a problem as long as there is reliable Wi-Fi. I'm sorry, but I cannot play explicit content at public locations.
I use a Macbook Air laptop running Serato Pro DJ software, QSC speakers and EV subwoofers to match the size of your event, mixer, controller, wireless handheld mics, TIDAL streaming (with available Wi-Fi), wash/effects lighting for myself and the dance floor, etc. Uplighting is available as well. My set up also includes a facade (either black or white) in front of my DJ stand. For outdoor events I sometimes utilize a canopy tent or umbrella for shade/rain.
For weddings I usually wear black pants, a black dress shirt, black vest and a tie (to match your color theme). If you prefer a less formal look, that's not a problem. For birthday parties and anniversaries I usually wear a black polo shirt with black pants. I will also dress the part for themed events (i.e. Halloween). Note that when I arrive at an event I'm usually wearing jeans and a t-shirt for set up which entails a lot of physical activity. Obviously l will freshen up and change into different clothing for the event.
Yes. I use a light bar (some light gets projected onto the dance floor as well) and/or a wash light (behind me). I also offer uplighting to make the room look a little nicer around the edges.
I come from an old school background spinning vinyl records. In fact, I was a radio jock on WYRE, a college station back in the 80's. There is a certain beauty and art to old school deejaying that many people appreciate and enjoy. I bring that passion to my work even when I'm doing digital.
Yes! For vinyl I utilize Serato DVS (digital vinyl system) software with my turntables which provides me with unlimited song selection. As such, I can play everything from Elvis through today's chart music and everything in between! Request lines are always open! I also spin vintage vinyl when appropriate.
As every event is different my fee is based on a per job basis. This includes the type of event, duration, venue, number of guests, my travel time as well as the date selected. Let me know what you're looking for and I can provide you with a quote.
A minimum of one hour is required. Preferably two. However, I will usually arrive earlier to give myself enough time to load-in and familiarize myself with the venue. Clear access to a door and/or path where I can back up my vehicle to load-in and out my equipment is appreciated.
Usually a 10'x8' flat area is sufficient for my set up. However, I can go smaller depending on the location. I will also need unobstructed access to an electrical outlet. I use my own DJ table.
Weddings are serious affairs. But, more importantly, they are also meant to be fun! Don't overthink it. The people you hire to help with your wedding (i.e. officiant, DJ, photographer, caterer, florist, etc.) are all professionals who are well versed in what they do - including myself. Have fun and enjoy the evening. You're in good hands. I promise.
Yes. I have 1 million in liability insurance.