Elegant Music Group

Category: DJ

Type: Group of DJs

Size of act: 1-15

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Type: Multi-piece live band

Genres: Arabic or Persian

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About Elegant Music Group

EMG

Elegant Music Group is a full-scale entertainment company offering Bands, DJs, Lighting, Photo Booths, and Event Production. EMG has been providing the highest level of service in event entertainment for over 30 years, and our experience has taught us to prioritize two things above all else: Event Talent + Customer Service. We pride ourselves on creating spectacular and immersive experiences.

Our roster of top-tier musician talent paired with our in-house DJs allows us to offer Band Dj Hybrids more uniquely and intricately than others. EMG also prioritizes a proprietary and unique planning process to ensure success.

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Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Confetti
  • Dance floor special effects
  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Fog/Snow machines
  • Hear us live
  • Learning new songs
  • Master of ceremonies
  • Multimedia displays
  • Multiple location support
  • Music during breaks
  • Parade/baraats
  • Photobooth
  • Projector equipment
  • Signs
  • Sound system capability audience <300 -
  • Sound system capability audience >300
  • Sparklers
  • Uplighting

Musical genres

  • Arabic or Persian
  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Disco/Funk
  • EDM/House
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • R&B
  • Rap/Hip Hop
  • Reggae
  • Rock

Event types

  • After party
  • Baraat
  • Cocktail hour
  • Engagement party
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception

Reviews

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Rating: 4.8

4.8 out of 5

34 reviews

  • MC

    Miriam C.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 16

    The Wedding DJs you need to hire

    I know I’m probably the thousandth person to say this, but Elegant Music Group absolutely exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding. From start to finish, they were phenomenal, and they played such a huge role in making our wedding unforgettable. Our DJ was James North, and we also hired several of their musicians for different parts of the day. Every single performer was incredibly talented. Even weeks after our wedding, people are still telling us how amazing the music was, how talented the musicians were, and how the entertainment created the perfect atmosphere from beginning to end. They set the tone for every part of the day, making everything feel elegant during the ceremony and cocktail hour, then turning the reception into an incredible party. James was absolutely amazing to work with throughout the planning process. We had a Jewish-Persian fusion wedding, which meant there were a lot of moving pieces, traditions, and cultural elements to coordinate. He took the time to learn how to pronounce everyone’s names correctly, understand the flow of each ceremony, know exactly which songs needed to be played and when, and make sure that traditions from both of our backgrounds were honored. He seamlessly blended Jewish, Persian, and contemporary music into one cohesive experience that truly reflected us as a couple. During the wedding itself, guests kept coming up to tell us how incredible the music was. People commented on how smooth the transitions were, how perfectly the energy built throughout the night, and how packed the dance floor stayed. Everything flowed effortlessly. One of the biggest highlights was the saxophonist we hired through Elegant Music Group. Walking through the crowd, interacting with guests while playing, and bringing so much energy to the dance floor—it completely elevated the reception. People absolutely loved it, and it’s something our guests are still talking about. Beyond their incredible talent, the entire team was organized, professional, responsive, and so easy to work with. Planning entertainment for a wedding can feel overwhelming, but they made the entire process stress-free and gave us complete confidence that everything would be perfect. Another thing I really appreciated was that their pricing was fair and reasonable. We received quotes from other entertainment companies that were significantly more expensive, and I genuinely don’t think we could have received better service or talent than we did with Elegant Music Group. I’m so grateful that friends recommended them to us because they were one of the absolute best vendor decisions we made. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Elegant Music Group again for future events, and I recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for an entertainment team that is talented, organized, energetic, and truly knows how to create an unforgettable celebration.

  • TS

    Taylor S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 11

    Fusion Style Wedding Music

    From our first conversation, Elegant Music Group made the planning process simple and stress-free with their organized approach and clear communication. They understood our vision right away and kept the dance floor packed all night with high-energy music that had our guests moving the entire time. Their app was incredible for planning—we could share songs, timing details, and updates without any back-and-forth confusion. On the day of, we didn't have to worry about a thing because they executed everything perfectly. The MC was personable, flexible with our requests, and truly felt like part of our celebration. Our guests loved the fusion style. We'd trust Elegant Music Group with our wedding day again in a heartbeat.

  • RC

    Regina C.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 24, 2026

    Amazing Hybrid Choice

    Working with Elegant Music Group was a game-changer for our wedding day. From our first conversation, their team was organized and straightforward about what they could deliver, which made planning feel less stressful. They took the time to understand our vision for a hybrid music setup and helped us pick the right musicians to bring it to life. EMG also handled all the timing details so everything flowed smoothly throughout the night. They were responsive to every request we had and found creative solutions that worked for our guests and our budget. We couldn't have asked for a more professional and knowledgeable group to handle the music for our celebration.

  • M

    Megan

    Rating: 5
    •May 7, 2026

    Josuel Was Great!

    Josuel did a great job at our wedding. He completely understood our vision. We are big indie music lovers and frequent concert goers so the music was super important to us. While we typically don’t love wedding music, Josuel found a way to make us and our crowd happy, starting with some more popular songs we like and mixing in more of our favorites toward the end of the night. He read the room and the crowd and adjusted to keep the party going. He also found a good balance of music to make sure everyone of varying ethnicities feel included. We really loved all the songs he picked out and were so happy. Even though disaster had struck (a technical issue with the venue’s equipment that caused the music to cut out a few times), he stayed professional and apologized to us after despite it not being his fault. I would definitely recommend EMG and specifically Josual for anyone looking for a personalized experience that doesn’t alienate your guests.

  • CV

    Claire V.

    Rating: 5
    •Incentivized review
    •Apr 26, 2026

    Incredible Hybrid Group

    From our first conversation with Elegant Music Group, Bryan and his team were quick to respond to our questions and made us feel heard throughout the planning process. On our wedding day, Bryan kept everything running smoothly and the energy he brought was vibrant and fun. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the music and entertainment were, and we heard compliments all night long. The whole day felt flawless from start to finish, and that's a direct result of Bryan's professionalism and genuine care for making our celebration special. If you're looking for a DJ and band that will take your wedding to the next level, Elegant Music Group is the way to go. We can't thank Bryan and his team enough for being such a huge part of making our day unforgettable.

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Our performers are always formally dressed. Men wear a black suit with matching ties and women wear black gowns or black pant suits.
Yes! We have provide entertainment for many ethnically diverse couples. We work collaboratively with the couple to ensure that their culture is authentically represented on their wedding day.
We accept personal / bank check, money orders, cash, Venmo, Zelle, and all major credit cards. There is a 3.5% service fee for payments via credit card.
There are no hidden fees, charges or sales tax.
Our only travel charge would be for events that take place more than 90 minutes of driving time from our office in Montclair, NJ. The price varies depending on the package booked and distance to travel.
Deposits for our contracts are ⅓ of the total. Deposits are due upon the signing of a contract.
Each Event Host and Band are only on one event per day.
Why not have both? The Band/DJ combo is an EMG specialty. Our DJs and bands work together to create special arrangements that flow into each other sets so the music literally never stops. That fluidity keeps the dance floor pumping!
We always have available staff at the ready should we need them in the case of an emergency. Thankfully, we have never had to exercise that option.
Most events are anywhere between 4-6 hours in total (additional time is available at a prorated hourly cost). Setup time, breakdown time, and ALL equipment, including additional backup sound systems and wireless microphones for weddings with up to 300 guests. For weddings over 300 guests, a custom quote is necessary to ensure your event’s equipment and staffing needs are met.
Top 40, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Classical, Country, Dance, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Classic Rock, R&B, Rock, Soul, Swing…..you name it, we got it.
Of course! We have all our clients communicate with their proposed Event Host before ever signing a contract. We feel it’s important to connect with them on a personal level and we want to get to know you.
Our performers’ presentation is polished and understated, marked by artistic mixing and a professional “cheese-free” approach to announcements and microphone work. Many DJs think that it is their job to put on a show and be the center of attention at the reception. We believe firmly that your event should reflect you, and we have no interest in taking the spotlight!
Yes. On your planning form, there is a section involving music and there is a DO and DO NOT playlist area. We follow it!
Yes! We also have backup equipment on-site in the event of a failure.
As a full service entertainment company, we offer a full line of enhancements. We offer several photobooth styles, confetti and CO2 blasts, indoor snowfall, custom monograms, and event lighting (dance-floor lighting as well as LED uplighting).
No. Your affair should be about you and not us. If a guest is pleased with our services they will ask for our information.
We arrive at least 2 hours prior to the event start time.
We call our emcee’s Event Hosts, because we feel it’s important they act as a presence to steer the event along. We speak clearly and call proper attention to formalities as they unfold. We take a tasteful and proper approach to our work over the mic.
Yes--It’s our job. The approach to achieving this really depends on the crowd, circumstances of the event, etc. We like to match the tone of a room and scale the dance floor up from there.
We follow food! If food isn’t on the table, we are dancing. When food is on the table, there is still continuous music provided, but at a lower volume so that your guests find it conducive for conversation.
Neon Transit is a 4-piece, Hudson Heights has 6-7 pieces, CityScape & The Park Avenue Horns is an 8-piece, Hyde Park ranges from 9-10 pieces, and El Ritmo can range between 7-12 musicians.
We follow food! If food isn’t on the table, we are dancing. When food is down, softer background music conducive for talking is provided.
Absolutely. Many EMG Musicians are formally trained in classical, jazz, and pop music on multiple instruments like flute, clarinet, violin, acoustic guitar, and the cajon (box drum). Most couples use band members who are already on site, but we can supplement or replace with Harp, String trios, Jazz quartets, etc. We can handle just about any combination you can think of.
Of course! We’re happy to learn your first dance, parent dances, intro song, cake cutting, etc. We will collaborate with you about your taste in music so we personalize the event to your style and tastes.
All of our bands come with standard lighting to light the “stage” area. We do offer the option to upgrade to motion dance floor lighting for your guests.
Every band comes with a full time dedicated sound technician and sound system so that you know the tone, quality, and volume will always be perfect.
Definitely. Each one of our bands have an eclectic catalog of genres from Motown, Jazz, and Rock all the way to Top 40, Country and Pop Music.
Yes! All of our bands come with an experienced Bandleader/Event Host who reads the crowd and plays to what the room needs to have a great party. During the planning process, you can see their entire catalog and go through specific songs that must be played and songs that you wish not to be played.
Yes! All of our singers are fully wireless, and many of our musicians are as well. They love getting out there with you and your guests to make the dance floor that much more exciting by adding a performance level.

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