Wedding & Party DJ in Winston-Salem, NC
Party DJ packages cost $350 to $800 and wedding packages $750 to $1,225, with speakers, mics and dancefloor lighting included. I've DJed for more than 6 years, from the Sarasota Military Academy Ball to The O Nightclub.
I provide DJ services for events that need a clean, professional sound and a dance floor that stays engaged. My approach is mix-driven and crowd-aware: I read the room, keep transitions tight, and build energy in intentional arcs while staying aligned with the vibe and any must-play or do-not-play notes.
What I bring
- Event-ready performance: confident mic presence when needed, otherwise letting the music lead.
- Music direction: collaborative planning ahead of time plus real-time adaptation on the night.
- Reliable setup and flow: punctual arrival, organized load-in, tidy booth, and smooth handoffs with venue and vendors.
Services
- DJ performance for private events, brand events, and celebrations
- Music planning: mood boards, must-plays, do-not-plays, timeline coordination
- Sound support (as needed): speakers, basic wireless mic for toasts and announcements
- Optional add-ons: ceremony audio and microphones, additional coverage hours
Typical process
- Quick consult to confirm goals, venue details, and run-of-show
- Music planning and timeline lock
- Day-of execution, including coordination with key vendors
Party Packages
Party Basic
$350
Mixers, office parties & small events
- Up to 3 hours
- Small speakers (~75 guests)
- 1 mic on request
Party Standard
$500
Private events & school socials
- Up to 4 hours
- Speakers (~100 guests)
- Dancefloor lighting
Party Premium
$650
Bigger celebrations
- Up to 5 hours
- Speakers (~150 guests)
- 2 mics
- Dancefloor lighting
- Up to 8 uplights
Party Elite
$800
Large events
- Up to 6 hours
- Enhanced speakers (~200 guests)
- 2 mics
- Advanced lighting
- Up to 12 uplights
Prices are starting rates. Additional coverage hours and add-ons available on request.
Wedding Packages
Wedding Essentials
$750
Reception only
- Up to 3 hours
- Speakers (~150 guests)
- MC services
- Dancefloor lighting
Wedding Standard
$875
The go-to reception
- Up to 4 hours
- Speakers (~150 guests)
- 1 mic
- Basic dancefloor lighting
Wedding Premium
$1,075
Ceremony + reception
- Up to 5 hours
- Separate ceremony sound
- 1 mic
- Dancefloor lighting
- Up to 10 uplights
Wedding Elite
$1,225
The full experience
- Up to 6 hours
- Ceremony + reception
- Separate ceremony sound
- 1 mic
- Advanced lighting
- Up to 12 uplights
Prices are starting rates. Additional coverage hours and add-ons available on request.
Where Have You DJed?
- Formals and dances
- Sarasota Military Academy Ball (2022), All Star Children's Foundation Valentine's Dance, school socials
- Clubs
- DJ sets at The O Nightclub
- Private events
- Weddings, birthdays, Latin parties and office parties
- Gear
- Pioneer DJ controller, my own speakers, wireless mics, dancefloor lighting and uplights
I'm also a lighting designer, so I plan the dancefloor lighting and uplights along with the music. See my theatre and event lighting design work.
DJ Questions
How much does a wedding DJ cost in Winston-Salem?
My wedding packages cost $750 to $1,225. $750 covers 3 hours of reception with speakers for about 150 guests, MC services and dancefloor lighting. $1,225 covers 6 hours of ceremony and reception with separate ceremony sound, advanced lighting and up to 12 uplights.
How much does a party DJ cost?
Party packages cost $350 for up to 3 hours and about 75 guests, up to $800 for 6 hours and about 200 guests with enhanced speakers, 2 mics, advanced lighting and 12 uplights.
Do you MC the wedding?
Yes. I handle introductions, toasts and announcements on the mic, and otherwise let the music lead.
Can I send a must-play and do-not-play list?
Yes. We plan the music together before the event, including must-plays, do-not-plays and the timeline, and I adjust to the crowd on the night.
Is lighting included?
Every package from Party Standard and Wedding Essentials up includes dancefloor lighting. Premium and Elite packages add 8 to 12 uplights.
Where do you DJ?
I'm based in downtown Winston-Salem and play events across the Triad. Events farther out are quoted with travel.
Get a DJ Quote
Tell me about your event and I'll reply within 24 hours with availability and a quote.