this is the part people remember. not the linen color. not the centerpieces. the reception is where your wedding becomes a party. where the stress is done, the food’s been served, and the only thing left is to turn up and celebrate.
and that’s where we come in.
at The Wedding DJ Man of NYC, we don’t just “play music” at your reception — we run the room. we control the vibe. we know when to slow it down, when to bring it back up, and how to keep everyone — from the bride’s little cousin to grandma — on their feet.
🎧 Pro DJ setup with live mixing (not just hitting shuffle)
🎤 MC services for intros, speeches, toasts, dances, games
🎶 Dinner music, entrance tracks, first dance, parent dances, bouquet, garter, and more
🔊 Full sound system with perfect volume balance
💡 Dancefloor lighting to match the music energy
📝 Pre-wedding planning call to go over your full reception timeline
📦 Setup + breakdown done early, quiet, and clean
we’ll work with your planner (or just you if you’re DIYin’) to make sure the reception flows smooth — no awkward gaps, no silent mic moments, no “uhh what’s next?”
in Williamsburg, we DJ’d a warehouse wedding that went from dinner to club mode in 10 minutes. bride wanted old-school hip-hop. groom wanted EDM. we made it flow so natural, both sides danced together all night.
did another one at a fancy Manhattan ballroom — more classic vibe. we kept it elegant for dinner, then flipped the room into a wild party with clean edits, 2000s R&B, and just enough Latin to keep the groom’s family hype.
in the Bronx, reception started late ‘cause of rain. we adapted the timeline on the fly, moved speeches around, and still hit every moment. when the cake came out, the music dropped perfectly, and no one knew we were freestylin’ the whole thing.
a good reception DJ don’t just play good music. they guide the night.
they know when to push the energy and when to hold it. they handle requests, read the room, make shy people dance and wild people chill (when needed).
your photographer, caterer, and planner all work around the DJ — because the DJ controls the flow.
and when it’s us? that flow is tight.
no corny radio voices. no dead air. no weird transitions. just real energy, real music, and someone on the mic who feels like part of your crew — not some stranger at your wedding.
we’ll shout out your grandma when she’s breakin’ it down. we’ll cue the couple’s intro just right. and we’ll make sure your reception ends with people sweaty, smilin’, and sayin’ “yo, that DJ was crazy.”
if you’re lookin’ for a Wedding DJ in NYC who can hold down your reception like a pro and still feel like family — you found him.
You don’t wanna gamble with the music. This is the part people talk about forever.
Let’s make it sound like you—and keep the dance floor full all night.
Text or call (929) 356-7601. We’ll talk about your venue, your crowd, and what kind of night you’re picturing.
We handle the logistics so you can focus on enjoying your event.
Benefit from our years of experience in the Rye, NY event scene.
We'll help you mix and match to create your perfect setup.
Count on clean, well-maintained items and on-time delivery.