Weddings are filled with sincere and tender professions of love as well as fun and memorable moments. So, if you want to keep your wedding lively, the best Calgary wedding DJ should be a part of your wedding team.
That’s why we’ve gone ahead and compiled a list of the best wedding DJs in Calgary. We also have information on wedding DJ costs and some answers to FAQs to keep you well informed.
Table of Contents
- How much do wedding DJ services cost?
- 1. Pez Productions
- 2. Revolution Entertainment Inc
- 3. Hype Entertainment
- 4. Barbu Entertainment
- 5. Outright Entertainment Inc.
- 6. Big Deez DJ Service
- 7. Mico Entertainment Group
- 8. Vegas Entertainment
- 9. Boyd Entertainment
- 10. YYC DJ Services
- 11. SL Entertainment
- 12. Prove Music & DJ Services
- 13. KHAOS Entertainment
- What Does A Wedding DJ Do?
- FAQs about Wedding DJs
How much do wedding DJ services cost?
Calgary wedding DJs cost around $800–$2000, depending on their expertise, length or extent of the DJ set, and venue or guestlist size.
Some wedding DJ services can also cost as low as $250 but these packages are often not personalized with pre-made playlists and less actual DJ involvement.
1. Pez Productions
| WEBSITE | https://pezproductions.ca/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (403) 980-2172 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Pez Productions is one of the best wedding DJs for out-of-town weddings because they service Calgary, Banff, Canmore, and even as far as Lake Louise.
When it comes to weddings, Pez Productions can handle everything from the ceremony up to the last dance.
They can produce a solid flow of music by seamlessly blending and mixing tracks together with dynamic and lively transitions. Pez Productions even comes with back-up equipment as a precaution.
Although, you should know that Pez Productions has specific venue requests its clients must meet. Luckily, they still bring other necessary equipment should these needs be missing from the venue.
Pez Productions special is that it also has a lighting department. So, this wedding DJ can easily coordinate the lights and sounds to give you your desired setting during your wedding.
As proof of its work, Pez Productions even has an online video gallery where couples can check whether or not it’s a good fit for their wedding.
Pez Productions also allows its customers to personalize their wedding experience. We say this because this DJ company does consultations and distributes pre-event questionnaires to its customers.
That said, you’d need to book Pez Productions very early on, around 12-18 months before, to secure the best wedding DJ services. It also requires a 50% deposit to be paid upon booking.
Pros
- Video and DJ samples accessible online
- Thorough consultations and pre-event questionnaires
- Handles destination weddings
- Back-up equipment available
Cons
- Not applicable for rushed/short-notice bookings
- May have venue preferences and site requirements
- No Sunday communications
Customer Reviews
Friendly, professional, organized, and responsive DJs
“We hired Pez Productions for our small family wedding of about 40 guests. Lindsay and Fayyaz were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were friendly, professional, organized, responsive, and needed very little direction. Given that our wedding was a small family wedding, we were worried that none of our guests would dance. However, every person at our wedding danced and the dance floor was busy until it closed! Fayyaz played great music, read the room, and incorporated song requests very well. Fayyaz also played a part in reorganizing the floor plan of our room, which made it a lot more conducive to dancing and fun. We would highly recommend hiring Pez Productions and we intend to hire Pez Productions when we plan a larger celebration with our friends.”—Joe Connelly
Understands your style of music, goes above and beyond
“We used Pez for lighting and DJ/sound services at our mountain wedding, and we were so blown away by how they made our tented reception come to life! Fayyaz went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was an amazing celebration for us to remember for many years to come! He completely understood our style of music and we danced all night long with our friends and family. In the following days we had friends reaching out asking for his information to book him for their own upcoming weddings. The colours and style of lighting Fayyaz chose made our tent look even more beautiful sitting below the mountains. We highly recommend Fayyaz and the rest of the Pez production team – They are the best in the business! We can’t wait for our professional photos to see what a fun time we were all having in such a beautiful tent.”—Clare McCaffrey
2. Revolution Entertainment Inc
| WEBSITE | https://revolutiondj.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 2 Ave NE Unit 416, Calgary, AB T2E 0E6 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (780) 452-5211 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Revolution Entertainment offers more than just the best DJ services in Calgary as it also has live bands, photographers, videographers, photobooth experts, and event planners in its team.
It has several DJ service packages that can be lively enough for just about any party size, whether it be a small group of 150 guests or a large gathering of 500.
Revolution’s first DJ package is the digital DJ package where clients can get access to over 50 million songs, a microphone, and some backup support for $295. While this package may come with a set-up team, its function is still pretty limited.
Luckily, it also has the Sound Tech DJ package where clients get an actual onsite DJ as well as a back-up DJ, event coordinator, and on-call manager.
Revolution also offers the Revolution Experience package, perfect for those who want a more personalized service. This package comes with a DJ that will read the crowd, play song requests, and organize games.
We also like that Revolution Entertainment offers all its DJ packages with a free photo booth to be set up and used for up to 8 hours. Its last two packages even come with a lighting service.
However, despite all these features and offers, some previous clients still have some complaints, especially when it comes to rescheduling and refunds. So, check the contract before securing it for your wedding.
Pros
- Numerous DJ package options
- Most DJ packages come with lighting and photo booth
- Relatively affordable DJ services
- Back-up DJ available
- Extended shop opening hours
Cons
- Some complaints about refunds and rescheduling
- Affordable package offers limited flexibility
- No video or DJ samples available online
Customer Reviews
Willing to help, adaptable, easy to use song system, punctual and super nice DJ
“We had booked Revolution for our wedding. From the start when I called just for a quote they were so easy to talk to and helpful. As covid pressed on, they were always right there willing to help and so adaptable to all the situations, which ended up changing twice in the last week before our day. Their online song system was super easy to use and had almost all the songs we wanted. All it took was a quick email to get any missing songs we wanted added to our playlist. On the day, the DJ was punctual, and was ready to go with all his equipment. I spoke with him right after our ceremony and he was super nice and said a big congratulations to us. He was super excited for our playlist as he said it was his type of music too. Made it so easy for him to mix the playlist together and our guests (especially us) loved the whole thing! From the first song to the last, never an empty dance floor!
Should we ever need to hire a DJ again, would hit them up in a second.
Would recommend them to everyone!”—Taylor Rink
Perfect from booking to end of the event, professional, attentive, thoughtful, and fun DJ
“We hired Kaleb for our weeding ceremony and reception, everything was perfect! From booking through the end of the night, Kaleb was professional, attentive, thoughtful, and fun! He played what we liked, skipped what we didn’t, and had the floor busy all night. Our ceremony music was well timed and what we envisioned. All around easy, positive, and memorable experience with Revolution!”—Nick Dalupan
3. Hype Entertainment
| WEBSITE | http://www.hypedj.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 12180 44 St SE #18, Calgary, AB T2Z 4A2 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (403) 207-4973 | [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Ever since 2003, Hype Entertainment has been making Calgary weddings as lively as possible. This DJ company has over six of the best Calgary wedding DJs livening up the entire occasion, from the ceremony up to the reception and afterparty.
We also like that Hype Entertainment has on-call managers to arrange for back-up DJs and equipment to make your event as seamless as possible, even with unexpected situations.
Hype Entertainment even does early preparation and coordination not only with the couple but also with the other wedding vendors. Best of all, Hype Entertainment has an online wedding planner to improve coordination.
This way, it can tailor its DJ services as well as avoid surprises on the date of your wedding. This level of preparation also allows Hype Entertainment to deliver seamless transitions from song to song, leaving no awkward moments in the ceremony and reception.
Besides, Hype Entertainment also has a very detailed quotation request form to make booking easier. Do know that these online forms require client login, too.
And with all these benefits, Hype Entertainment is one of the few Calgary wedding DJs that has a perfect 5-star rating from its customers.
Should you plan on choosing this wedding DJ, make sure you have time for its consultations as it’s only available on weekdays.
Pros
- A large team of DJs
- Back-up DJ and equipment available
- One of the highly-rated DJs in Calgary
- Coordination with event planner and wedding vendors
- Detailed online quotation forms
Cons
- Relatively limited opening hours
- No video or DJ samples available online
Customer Reviews
Smooth planning process, responsive, caring, and awesome DJ
“We hired Hype as our DJ for our wedding a month ago and it was great! The planning process went so smooth, they’re very responsive and the online planner helps you figure out things you couldn’t even think of!!Our DJ was Andrew and he did an awesome job keeping everyone on the floor all night. He also kept checking in with me and my husband throughout the night to make sure everything was great and if we were happy with his services, and we really appreciated that.”—Rebecca Waldner
Punctual, professional, fun, and flexible DJ, caters to different age groups
“Hype! Entertainment was outstanding to work with! Our DJ Jeff did an incredible job at our wedding at the Calgary Zoo. He was punctual, professional, flexible and fun throughout the entire evening. Jeff communicated extremely well with the MC, my husband and myself throughout the night regarding timing, preferences, special requests, etc. His music selection was great, and he catered to a number of different age groups. The dance floor was always filled, and many of my guests had a great time dancing. Jeff was also very professional when handling guest requests for songs and group/line dances. During these songs, Jeff actually got on the dance floor to demonstrate for those guests who were not familiar with the dance. He continued to play for a while after the scheduled end time, because guests were still dancing and having a great time. The online music selection platform is very easy to use, and allowed us to really tailor our music choices for the evening. Rob and Chelsie Isley were both very professional and easy to work with during the planning process. Overall, we had an amazing experience with Hype! and I will definitely be recommending them to all my friends and family needing DJ services in the future!”—Teagan Shlapak
4. Barbu Entertainment
| WEBSITE | http://www.djbarbu.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 256 Cranbrook Cir SE, Calgary, AB T3M 2L9 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (403) 479-5588 | [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Now, if you’re looking for the best Calgary wedding DJ that can cater to multilingual guests at weddings, then Barbu Entertainment may be what you’re looking for. We say this because this DJ company’s music selection spans over 10 languages.
Barbu Entertainment even personalizes its playlists per couple to give weddings a uniquely memorable ambience.
Moreover, Barbu Entertainment’s DJ services already come with full sound and lighting services. It even offers photo booth services that come in three different packages.
To give its prospective clients some peace of mind, Barbu Entertainment also has some of its DJ mixes posted online. All of these features have led Barbu Entertainment to win the International Wedding Awards twice.
To see if Barbu Entertainment is available for your wedding, you can simply contact it or even answer its detailed online booking forms. Its website even has the song request form, so customers can easily submit their requested songs.
We also like that Barbu Entertainment makes itself available to its potential customers almost all the time. This company is available from Mondays to Sundays, sometimes even as late as 10 PM.
Do know that its relatively small team also caters to bars, nightclubs, corporate events, and birthdays. So, you may have to compete with more Calgarians planning their own events.
Pros
- Video and DJ samples accessible online
- Multilingual song selection
- Award-winning international DJ
- Extended operating hours
- All-week availability for consultations
Cons
- Not solely focused on weddings
Customer Reviews
Caters to specific requests, runs things smoothly, energetic
“I heard about Barbu Entertainment after a friends wedding, she could not stop talking about how amazing their evening was and how everyone was on the dance floor all night long! That doesn’t usually happen at weddings, so I was interested in booking him for my own wedding right away! With covid, everything about our day changed, and group sizes changed just in time so we could still have an intimate ceremony and reception, with Barbu Entertainment there with us as well! We had a few specific requests, and he made sure he could make it all happen for us. On the day, Anatoli even ran up to our waiting room before the ceremony to give us a heads up that we should get down there to make sure we get the cue we wanted! Anatoli’s energy is infectious, and he will make sure things run smooth, and that there will be a dance party no one can resist joining in on! I can’t wait to dance the night away at friends future weddings!”—Kaity Body
Reads the crowd, keeps dance floors full, reasonably priced
“DJ Barbu was great!! He read the crowd and kept our dance floor full all night. He was very reasonably priced for an out of town wedding, and felt like we were working with an old friend – he was happy to take our requests and had a great selection of music. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to dance all night at their next event!”—Courtney R
5. Outright Entertainment Inc.
| WEBSITE | http://www.outrightentertainment.com/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | (587) 333-4803 | [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Saturday: 24 hours |
Outright Entertainment is also another company offering all forms of event entertainment services, including DJ services, lighting and special effects, and photobooth set-up.
For its wedding DJ services, Outright Entertainment makes sure to provide a wholly personalized experience. Do know that its packages are mostly only for 200 guests.
To make sure that each wedding gets the ambience and feels it deserves, Outright Entertainment does in-person consultations with each wedding couple. They then advise and plan as well as receive suggestions during this consultation.
What’s more, Outright Entertainment samples the personalized playlist to its customers before the event. This way, the wedding couple can share their thoughts before the event.
Customers even claim that Outright Entertainment willingly works with their other wedding vendors and service providers for a fully smooth wedding flow.
But what truly sets Outright Entertainment apart from its competitors is that it offers sound-to-light effects, where the dance floor itself can match the dancing guests’ energy. This company also has DJs to mix the right songs to ensure dynamic flow during the reception.
We also find it worth mentioning that Outright Entertainment provides instant quotations online and is even available for questions 24 hours a day from Monday to Saturday.
Pros
- Sound-to-light dance effects
- Thorough in-person consultation
- Samples actual playlist before the wedding
- Instant online quotation and 24-hour communication
- Back-up equipment available
Cons
- No Sunday communications
- Standard packages only up to 200 guests
Customer Reviews
Coordinates timeline, cares about preferences, good music selection
“We booked Outright Entertainment for our September wedding and they were such a pleasure to work with. Austin worked directly with us and helped us coordinate timeline and even helped us book “strings” for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Adam the DJ was AMAZING – he worked directly with us leading up to the wedding to ask our preferences on songs and sets. The night of the wedding I can honestly say I don’t think there was one song played that didn’t have us all out on the dancefloor – friends could not stop commenting on how good the music selection was. We were dancing the night away for sure!! Highly recommend Outright for your entertainment needs!”—Shelby Fortune
Takes your recommendations seriously, helps wedding planning and works with other planning members
“Outright came highly recommend to us by our venue, the zoo, and we were thrilled by their service. They took our recommendations for song choices/genres seriously, while also helping our wedding planning by putting together a great playlist for the evening. Our DJ, Adam, even worked with a dance instructor we had hired to get the party started. Overall a great experience and would recommend to others!”—David Nelson
6. Big Deez DJ Service
| WEBSITE | https://www.bigdeezdj.com/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | [email protected] 403-869-7011 |
| OPERATING HOURS |
Big Deez DJ Service is an enterprise established by Dan McEwing that accommodates a wide range of DJ services and packages ideal just for any occasion. He has since then been given various awards and accolades Calgary-wide which says a lot about the level of his expertise in the field.
His past clients have commended him for his extremely thorough and practical take on his packages that enables clients to have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
We like that his services are also tailored to fit the individual preferences, budgets, and needs of the clients’ events and requirements.
Note that the threats of their packages aren’t readily stated on the website so clients may have to inquire further for this information to be disclosed.
Overall, with his comprehensive and inclusive packages, highly flexible services, and a qualified and certified expert on the job, we recommend clients looking for wedding planner services to check them out.
Pros
- Highly accredited and recognized in the area for his expertise
- Wide variety of music employed
- Easy to work with and convenient customer services
Cons
- Operating hours unavailable
Customer Reviews
Here are some reviews from their clients:
“Our DJ, Dan. Wow, we couldn’t have done it without him. If you think you don’t need a DJ, you’re wrong… He was wonderful, we didn’t need to worry about a thing!! Our ceremony and reception went perfectly, Dan knew all the right songs at all the right times. He supplied all speakers and lights, and really got the party going. Our night was made extra special with him in it.”
“We loved having Dan as our DJ! He played great music all night and was very open to listening to us and our guests. Even my little cousin loved getting up and showing off his dance moves in front of all the other wedding guests! Thank you Dan!! I will be sure to recommend you to my friends who need a DJ for their wedding or event.”
7. Mico Entertainment Group
| WEBSITE | https://www.djmico.com/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 587-436-9802 [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | 24/7 |
Mico Entertainment Group is a company comprised of party experts and wedding specialists that enable clients to have a smooth and pleasurable experience when it comes to planning and being in the event itself.
They recognize that each event is a special moment for each client hence they employ their diverse worldwide experience to accommodate a specific theme a client may prefer for their said affair.
Past clients have also commended them to be highly collaborative and proactive. They had an overall smooth event flow when collaborating and working with them.
Packages aren’t readily available on their website so interested customers may need to inquire with them further for specific estimates and information.
Nonetheless, with their creative versatile packages, accommodating personnel, and inclusive packages, we recommend clients to give them a try should they be looking for reliable wedding planner experts.
Pros
- Highly versatile themes accommodated
- Excellent music mixes employed
- Easy-to-negotiate-with personnel
Cons
- Packages unavailable on the website
Customer Reviews
Here are some reviews from their clients:
“What an amaaazing DJ!! We truly can’t say enough about DJ Mico; he is an incredibly nice person but also kept it extremely professional and even came to our table to check up on us during the wedding. We had a montage first dance and he stepped in and helped us edit it without hesitation. He did a fantastic job too! The DJ is one of the biggest parts of a wedding and we felt like he blew it out of the water! We had a simple conversation on the style of music that we wanted and DJ Mico knew exactly what playlist to make and we loved it. He gave us a copy of the playlist in advance and we had no changes. People were on the dance floor all night! We will be recommending him to all of our friends!! Thank you again!!!!”
“Mico was awesome to work with throughout the whole planning process and knew exactly what to do with regards to DJing a wedding. He played an awesome mix of music , and our dance floor was full the whole night, making me really happy! I wanted a dance party at my wedding and that’s what we got! Definitely recommend Mico as a DJ for your wedding!!”
8. Vegas Entertainment
| WEBSITE | https://www.vegasthedj.com/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | Alberta/BC: 587.434.5849 [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Contact for more information |
Vegas Entertainment is a fully licensed and insured Calgary-based events entertainment company.
They offer DJ, Photo Booth and Lighting services for any type of event.
We find that they’re a company that’s solely committed to excellence that exceeds the industry standard. From the moment we got in contact with them to event follow-up, it was all a pleasant experience.
Their DJs definitely know how to keep a crown entertained and on the dance floor! It’s no surprise because they’ve all been trained by Chris Minor (aka Vegas) who’s had more than 25 years of experience playing more than a thousand shows in different countries.
We like that they give their clients their peace of mind through their exceptional service. They have on-site back up gear and on-call DJs for no added charge if anything goes wrong. The only thing guests ever had to do was enjoy the event!
When they give a price, we like that there are no hidden fees, no price ranges, and all that. They simply have one base package with one price.
Speaking of their prices, they even have it up on their website which we appreciate since we’re able to have an idea of the costs from the get-go.
Although we did hear from others that they had a problem with their DJ services and the music they played, but it there was also a miscommunication between them. If you opt to work with them, we suggest that you work closely with them to avoid such because we think they have mad skills.
Overall, we highly recommend!
Pros
- Experienced DJs
- Prices available on website
- No hidden fees
- Exceptional customer service
Cons
- Operating hours unavailable
- Complaint about DJ set in an event
Customer Reviews
Here are some reviews from their clients:
“Ryan at Vegas Entertainment did such an amazing job at our wedding last weekend. He was so pleasant and friendly. He checked in with us. And kept people on the dance floor basically all night! I was especially appreciative of his agility during the day as there was some weather concerns and we were pivoting quickly. Chris was great to deal with all throughout the process as well. I highly recommend Vegas Entertainment!“
“We had Vegas Entertainment DJ our wedding and couldn’t be happier with the level of service provided! Chris was responsive and made the process easy to book and plan. Our DJ, Tyson, did a great job keeping the party going and choosing songs that our guests wanted to dance to. Chris even came on-site to help with the photobooth, which was a huge hit! Vegas Entertainment are true professionals and will do everything to make your event the way you want it.”
9. Boyd Entertainment
| WEBSITE | https://www.boydentertainment.ca/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | [email protected] (403)703-8869 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Contact for more information |
We’ve found you a full-service professional entertainment production in the name of Boyd Entertainment.
Our favorite thing about them is how they combine DJ services and unique quality entertainment for any occasion.
They have some of the best DJs who have extensive knowledge and experience in whatever type of event or occasion. Each DJ brings one of the most complete music libraries in the industry with over 20,000 songs from different decades and genres.
We love how their DJ services also come with lighting. They understand that the right lighting can influence the feel of the place, so they know just the right one to create the perfect ambiance to the event.
Besides their DJ services, they also have Photo Booth rentals available and we think this is a great combination to make your event all the more memorable.
We’re also big fans of their team who are astonishingly professional and accommodating. Everything went smoothly with them. We can’t recommend enough!
Pros
- Full service entertainment company
- DJ and Photo Booth services
- Extensive music library
- Great customer services
Cons
- Operating hours unavailable
Customer Reviews
Here are some reviews from their clients:
“Highly recommend Vince for your wedding day, entertainment needs!! He was very accommodating to my broad spectrum of music from our ceremony to the dance floor! He did an amazing job of playing to the crowd and had my family and friends dancing all night long. Very easy to work with, and would absolutely recommend him!
I’ll also note, he was the only vendor who did not increase prices or make things complicated during the rebooking, post covid! Honoured his pricing and THAT speaks volumes.”
“Vince was incredibly professional and supportive right from the get-go. He was prompt, kind, and thorough in his email responses to our many questions and, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he calmly helped us rebook our wedding not once, but twice. We sincerely appreciated how Vince helped us navigate the planning process. His process for gathering playlist information is very efficient and takes the confusion out of the process. On the day of the wedding he was punctual, organized and a joy to have amongst the festivities. He made our ceremony absolutely perfect and seamlessly transitioned from that into an outdoor party. When the indoor dance floor opened later in the evening, we knew we were in for a party. He catered to what the group was responding to but also played the requests we made and threw in some original mixes. He kept the dance floor going until 2 am. Vince is a truly talented DJ and really goes the extra mile for his clients. We really couldn’t have asked for a better DJ and will forever be grateful for the ambience and service he provided that day.“
“We are so glad we decided to book Boyd Entertainment for our wedding celebration in Banff! Vince was very professional, organized, and quick to respond to all our emails. We did the additional photo booth package and all our guests (and children) loved it! He had people on the dance floor all night long and also MCed for us that night. We highly recommend him to any other people looking for DJ. Thank you, Vince, for making our wedding celebration so memorable!”
10. YYC DJ Services
| WEBSITE | https://www.yycdjservices.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 918 16 Ave NW #157, Calgary, AB T2M 0K3, Canada |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 587-854-3310 | [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
YYC DJ Services is among our top picks to provide your wedding DJs in Calgary.
We like that their experience spans from weddings to charities and from formal to informal events. They’re flexible enough to cater to any theme you have in mind, letting clients fill out planning forms for seamless events.
In our opinion, this makes them trustworthy when selecting appropriate music or playlists for various occasions.
Also, we love that they use a lot of modern speakers, lighting equipment, and complementary products. They’re a well-rounded company, so clients won’t have to worry about anything else.
Not only that, but we also appreciate their excellent communication skills. Their DJ can double up as an MC to better read the guests and coordinate the celebrations.
For us, this is a big deal in terms of keeping the audience engaged and entertained.
It’s also great that they give gift cards to their customers to use for future bookings. However, these are only for referrals – this is only beneficial if you know anyone planning a wedding or another big event any time soon.
If interested, we’re happy that YYC DJ Services offers a free instant quote and emergency services. They’re available daily but close 3 hours earlier on weekends.
Pros
- Flexible experience and skills
- Uses modern equipment
- The DJ can also be the MC
- Offers free instant quote
Cons
- Gift cards require referrals
- Shorter weekend hours
Customer Reviews
Perfect for our wedding
“We heard about this DJ service from a friend in Calgary and after watching some videos and speaking with him we knew he would be perfect for our wedding. Thank you so much, DJ Eddie!!” -John H.
11. SL Entertainment
| WEBSITE | https://www.slentertainment.ca/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 403-478-7266 | [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Open 24 hours |
If you’d like to throw a wedding party, SL Entertainment has some of the top DJs to call. They’re also good for birthdays and corporate events.
We commend the fact that many of their DJs have over a decade’s worth of experience providing versatile music (electronic, hip-hop, R&B, etc.). Because of this, we think you can rely on them to have a good time.
It’s also much appreciated that they have several packages for prospects depending on their needs and preferences – Basic, Essentials, and Luxe.
The differences among these are the duration of the DJ’s services, the availability of subwoofers (loudspeakers), sound activated lights, and LED uplights. Though, we like that most of what you’ll need is available with the basic package.
Also, quotes may differ, so we believe it’s best to contact them for the most up-to-date pricing. You may request a quote through their Google Form, but this may take you around 5 to 10 minutes to accomplish since it has 6 pages.
You should also check out their mixtapes, streams, and videos from past events to see what they can do. We find their music collections helpful for future reference.
Pros
- Team of experienced and versatile DJs
- Complete sound equipment
- Offers several DJ packages
- Has lots of mixtapes and videos as your basis
Cons
- Prices may vary and need to be confirmed with them
- Answering their Google Form may take some time
Customer Reviews
Very professional and attentive
“Great experience from booking to the actual event. Very professional and attentive to our requests.”—Ali Velji
Their custom service is second to none
“SL Entertainment helped us with our wedding a few years back and we’re a dream to work with. Sam and his team were professional, courteous, and their custom service is second to none. Thank you!”—Aly Janmohamed
12. Prove Music & DJ Services
| WEBSITE | https://proveservices.ca/ |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 587-834-1997 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Sunday: 24 hours |
One of our favorite wedding DJs in Calgary is Prove Music & DJ Services.
Firstly, we love that they encourage collaboration. They make sure clients know how to personalize the details of their event better by giving great advice.
Besides music, they can cater to other fun parts of the event, such as dance floor games. Still, we appreciate that they can match the client’s theme with either a high-energy or mellow mood.
We commend the fact that they usually arrive early to set up everything and make extra preparations. In our opinion, this is the level at which all wedding DJs should be in terms of professionalism.
Their rates are reasonable for us too, because their starting price for weddings ($800) is on par with the city average.
If you want to try Prove Music & DJ Services for a good time, just fill out their online contact form. Accomplishing this only takes a few minutes.
However, both your email address and phone number would be required. We think there’s a possibility that they may respond to you at an inconvenient time.
Also, keep in mind that availability isn’t guaranteed if you’re scheduling their services with less than 2 to 3 weeks notice – it’s advisable to book much earlier.
Pros
- Hands-on and collaborative
- Usually efficient and punctual
- Can cater to energetic or calm events
- Reasonable package prices
Cons
- Need to reserve earlier than 2 to 3 weeks ahead
- They may reply or call at any time
Customer Reviews
A perfect fit for our wedding
“Bryce was an amazing DJ for our wedding day. He totally saved our butts, by booking it last minute. Very interactive and willing to work in a remote area, with no electricity to work with. He was a perfect fit for our wedding & we would definitely recommend him!”—Taylor McWilliam
All the guests had a blast
“Bryce was an absolutely phenomenal DJ for my wedding day. He had all the guests on the dance floor and they all had a blast. Would 100% recommend him for any function.”—Ryan Branston
13. KHAOS Entertainment
| WEBSITE | khaosentertainment.net |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 403-614-4060 [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12 AM Friday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 2 AM |
Khaos Entertainment is a premier full-service wedding and event DJ company. Owner Michael Surgeson leads an experienced staff with over 20 years of wedding business expertise and has played every type of event in addition to gorgeous weddings. His crew has a large music catalog that includes Country, Hip Hop, Electronic, Oldies, Pop, Soul/R&B, Rock, International, and Top 40 music. They provide DJ and MC services, consultations, planning forms, and much more.
Khaos Entertainment is a premier full-service wedding and event DJ company. Owner Michael Surgeson leads an experienced staff with over 20 years of wedding business expertise and has played every type of event in addition to gorgeous weddings. His crew has a large music catalog that includes Country, Hip Hop, Electronic, Oldies, Pop, Soul/R&B, Rock, International, and Top 40 music. They provide DJ and MC services, consultations, planning forms, and much more.
We particularly like their flexibility, they provide quick video meetings, online site planning, digital surveys and contracts, and simple payment mechanisms make event planning a snap. We highly recommend them if you want your wedding to be a memorable one.
Pros
- Provides easy booking
- Available seven days a week
- Experienced DJs
Cons
- Expensive rates
Customer Reviews
The music was perfect right through from the ceremony to the reception
“We hired Mike for our wedding, and he was an absolute pleasure to work with! He is professional and kind, and does not miss any details. His online system/client portal made everything from booking to planning the music such a breeze; there was zero stress for us when it came to any of this because we knew Mike had it covered. On the day of our wedding we could not have been any more pleased with Mike’s services. The music was perfect right through from the ceremony to the reception, and he had the dance floor full the entire evening! We would 10/10 recommend KHAOS Entertainment to anyone looking for a DJ for any type of function. ” – Joelle Glanville
Mike is fantastic to work with and he was proactive in scheduling meetings
“Mike is fantastic to work with and he was proactive in scheduling meetings to discuss our wedding reception. He helped make our wedding everything we have ever dreamed of! Mike kept everyone on the dance floor and no one wanted the party to end! I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a DJ for their next event.” – Chelsea Kowalchuk
What Does A Wedding DJ Do?
Wedding DJs are not just there to play the right music for important wedding moments. They’re also essential as they help organize the program and give timely announcements.
Generally, a wedding DJ can set and improve the mood of these significant parts of the wedding reception:
- Wedding party introduction
- Cocktail hour music
- Toast and speech announcements and introductions
- Cake cutting announcements
- Dinner time background music
- First dance and other special dances
- Celebratory dances (kid and family-friendly)
- Bouquet and garter games
- Last song dance
To make these program parts as natural and unrehearsed as possible, you’ll have to share your program details and song requests with your DJ early on. Feel free to share mood boards for each part of the program so they can work freely, too.
FAQs about Wedding DJs
And that concludes our list of the best Calgary wedding DJs. Our considered factors can also help you choose, but in the end, your own preferences should guide you to making a decision.
Do you know any other wedding DJs who deserve to be on this list? If you do, then please tell us so we can review and hopefully add them to the list.
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