A full Bay Area wedding entertainment package usually covers four things: DJ services for the whole day (ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing), MC and announcements, a sound system with microphones, and dance lighting. From there you add what fits your celebration: live guitar and singing, a photo booth, uplighting, a custom monogram, karaoke, or a silent disco. The smartest way to book is to start with the coverage you need and build up, rather than paying for a fixed package full of things you’ll never use.
Here’s what’s in a complete package, what the add-ons do, and how to put yours together.
What does a complete wedding entertainment package include?
A full-day package built around what most couples actually want looks like this:
- DJ coverage across the full day: Ceremony music, cocktail hour, dinner, toasts, and dancing, all handled by one DJ who reads the room and builds the energy moment to moment.
- MC and announcements: A warm, natural voice on the microphone for the grand entrance, the toasts, the special dances, and every transition, so you’re never wondering what happens next.
- Sound system and microphones: A ceremony PA, wireless mics for the officiant and the toasts, and a reception system sized to your venue, with setup and takedown included.
- Dance lighting: Lighting that brings the dance floor to life once the party starts.
- Collaborative playlist building: We build your music together through a shared Spotify playlist, so the night reflects your taste while I handle the reading-the-room part live.
That’s the core. Everything else is something you choose to add, not something baked into a price whether you want it or not.
What add-ons can I include?
The fun part is customizing. Common additions for Bay Area weddings:
- Live guitar and singing: A live performer for the ceremony, cocktail hour, or a sung first dance.
- Uplighting and monograms: Color washes around the room and your names projected on the floor.
- Photo booth: A classic guest favorite that doubles as a party favor.
- Silent disco: Wireless headphones for a late-night dance experience, great for venues with strict noise rules.
- Karaoke: Woven into the dance set for a few songs, a reliably joyful crowd moment.
- Custom touches: Lyric rewrites, a custom song learned for your first dance, or letting the couple pick the suit I wear.
You take the pieces that fit your celebration and leave the rest.
How does the “choose your own adventure” pricing work?
Pricing is built around what you actually need, not a tier you’re squeezed into. Simple DJ coverage starts around $750. Full-day packages with sound, lighting, and live performance run from roughly $1,400 to $5,000 and up, depending on the elements you choose. There are no hidden fees, and we go through every line together so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
A practical way to think about the range:
- Simple coverage (a few hours, ceremony or reception only): around $750 to $1,200
- Full reception DJ and MC (five to six hours): roughly $1,200 to $2,000
- Full day with sound, MC, and dance lighting: roughly $2,000 to $3,500
- Full day with live guitar, singing, and DJ: roughly $3,500 to $5,000+
Can I customize the music for every part of the day?
Yes, and this is where most of the planning happens. We collaborate on a shared Spotify playlist covering the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. You tell me your must-plays, your do-not-plays, and the vibe you’re going for in each part of the day. I handle the live reading of the room: what to play, when to shift the energy, and how to keep a multi-generational dance floor full so grandparents and grandkids are out there at the same time.
Some couples hand over a detailed vision. Others want to pass off the whole thing and trust me to run it. Both are completely fine. It’s your celebration, your call.
How does booking and payment work?
Reach out through the website and we’ll set up a free call, Zoom, or in-person meeting to make sure it’s a good fit before anything gets signed. Once you book, the deposit is 50%, due six months before the event, with the balance due two weeks after. Payment plans are available. I take one event per day, so the day you book is yours and nobody’s getting a rushed second-shift version of the night.
If your vision and budget don’t line up, or if I’m not the right artist for your celebration, I’ll say so and point you toward The Celebration Co!!ective, a hand-curated network of 15+ vetted DJs and musicians. Finding you the right fit is part of the job, even when the right fit isn’t me.
Frequently asked questions
What’s included in a full wedding entertainment package?
DJ coverage for the full day, MC and announcements, a sound system with wireless microphones, and dance lighting, with collaborative playlist building. Live music, photo booth, uplighting, monograms, karaoke, and silent disco are available as add-ons.
Do you offer packages that cover the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dancing?
Yes. A full-day package covers all of it as one continuous service, from the processional through the last song.
Can I build a custom package instead of choosing a fixed tier?
Yes. Pricing is choose-your-own-adventure: you start with the coverage you need and add only the elements you want, with no hidden fees.
Do you book more than one wedding per day?
No. I take one event per day, so your celebration gets full attention and a relaxed setup.
What if my budget doesn’t match what I’m envisioning?
I’ll tell you honestly, and if I’m not the right fit I’ll refer you to a vetted DJ or musician through The Celebration Co!!ective so you still get the right person for your day.
The Celebration DJ builds custom entertainment packages for weddings and celebrations across the Bay Area, Monterey, Napa, and the Central Coast. Start with a free call and we’ll build yours together.