DJ D-Mac & Associates

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $1,000

Reception pricing

Prices start at $2,500

Packages

Prices start at $300

Category: DJ

Type: Group of DJs

Size of act: 5

Genres: Americana

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About DJ D-Mac & Associates

DJ D-Mac & Associates

DJ, Founder & Principal

Based in the nation’s capital, DJ D-Mac & Associates changed the wedding DJ game nearly 20 years ago. We continue to innovate, fusing genres, filling dance floors, and bringing smiles to faces. Let's create an unforgettable experience together!

We are celebration experts! We are consummate performers with deep crates and deep passion. We have nearly 100 years of collective experience and love what we do. And we know you will too. From opening for James Brown to making people boogie into the late hours at that awesome house party you were at last month (the one you still can’t stop talking about), our guys are the cream of the crop. From providing an elegant, unique & well-selected soundtrack for cocktails & dinner to working a dancefloor into a frenzy, these DJs can do it all.

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Services

Ceremony microphones and sound
Dancefloor lighting
Sound system capability audience >300
Uplighting

Musical genres

Americana
Arabic or Persian
Blues
Bollywood or Bhangra
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
Farewell brunch
Other
Rehearsal dinner
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Wedding shower
Welcome party

DJ D-Mac & Associates packages

Reception DJ & Audio Services

Price$2,500

Description

DJ plays awesome music (dinner & dancing) for a maximum of four hours at wedding reception with customized playlist as requested. All MC duties covered.

What’s included

Pro DJ controller system [or turntables & mixer]
Powered personal monitor
2 x Microphone(s) for speeches and announcements
2 x main dance floor speakers
2 x backfill speakers (wireless)
multi-line professional live audio mixer

Ceremony Audio Services

Price$600

Description

Professional audio engineering for your wedding ceremony

What’s included

2 x discreet powered speakers
Multi-line professional live audio mixer
3 x lavalier microphones for officiant and couple
1 x Standing microphone for readings
Prelude, processional, and recessional music cues

Cocktail Hour System

Price$300

Description

Curated cocktail hour music and audio services

What’s included

2 x discreet powered speakers
1 x Multi-line professional live audio mixer
1 x Microphone for toasts/announcements

LED uplighting

Price$1,000

Description

Premium RGBA Uplighting for standard-size rooms. Wirelessly controlled and fully programmable, and coupled with our peerless DJing, our lighting solutions will enhance any event with vivid color and effects that range from subtle to dramatic. Turn your event into a full-scale production that will dazzle your guests.

What’s included

24 x RGBA LED uplights
1 x wireless DMX lighting controller
operated by a dedicated onsite lighting technician

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Use DJ D-Mac!!
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•Maria P.•Jan 20, 2025
My husband and I were thrilled to work with DJ D-Mac for our wedding. From the moment we started working together he was friendly and while he listened well to our preferences he also used his many years of expertise to DJ our wedding perfectly. We never left the dance floor and barely any of our guests did either. To put it simply, he nailed it and he made the party amazing. We went on to recommend him to our friends who attended our wedding and they used him for theirs. Don’t hesitate!! Go with DJ D-Mac!
An unforgettable dance floor
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•Derrick M.•Jan 19, 2025
Daryle (DJ D Mac) created the exact vibe we were craving for our wedding. After multiple postponements due to COVID, our guests were ready to dance and celebrate like never before. We asked Daryle to create a dance-club-like atmosphere where everyone could let loose—and he absolutely delivered. Every time we asked our guests what they thought of the wedding, they raved about how incredibly fun the dance floor was. From start to finish, Daryle was organized, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. His deep understanding of mixing music and his uncanny ability to read the room and adjust to the energy were particularly impressive. We also had a few unique requests, like including a drag queen lip sync performance. Daryle coordinated seamlessly with our performer, making it a highlight of the night. He also went above and beyond to ensure our first dances were perfectly timed and elegantly handled. If you’re looking for a DJ who will elevate your event, we couldn’t recommend DJ D Mac more highly. He made our wedding unforgettable, and we’re so grateful for his talent and professionalism.
I'd dreamt about this dancefloor for a decade
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•Curry S.•Nov 21, 2024
DJ D-Mac was one of the first "wedding day details" we locked in. After my wife and I got engaged, we pretty much immediately dove headfirst into wedding planning. One of the first things we knew is that we wanted to work with a DJ rather than a band. And I knew I wanted to work with DJ D-Mac. The first time I saw D-Mac spin a set was at a friend's wedding in 2014, and I was blown away. At every wedding since then, I've measured other DJs' performances against what I saw (and couldn't stop dancing to) that day. His ability to blend songs, flowing from one crowd pleaser to the next while pairing them in unexpected and delightful ways kept the dancefloor packed and moving all night. Once we'd finished the official wedding business of speeches, toasts, and cake cutting, I ducked my head over to the DJ booth and said, "I don't wanna leave the dancefloor for the next three hours." Unsurprisingly, he delivered exactly what my wife and I -- and all of our guests -- were looking for. Since our wedding in September, the most consistent feedback we've received from wedding guests is how incredible our DJ was and how much fun they had at our reception. Seriously, I wish I'd kept a log of the number of times "y'all's DJ was amazing" or something similar has been said or texted to me. We're already looking for an excuse to throw another party so we have a reason to work with D-Mac again. In addition to delivering day-of magic, D-Mac was a pleasure to work with, thanks to his creativity and professionalism. Do yourself a favor and book him as soon as you know your wedding date.
Unforgettable Beats: Our Dream Wedding DJ
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•Tony P.•Oct 21, 2024
We couldn’t have been happier with DJ D-Mac and his team for our wedding! The sound was absolutely perfect, creating the ideal atmosphere for our special day. He stuck closely to our playlist but also added in some fantastic songs that we hadn’t considered, which really set the mood and kept everyone dancing all night long. From the very beginning, he was extremely professional throughout the planning process, taking the time to understand our vision and preferences. This level of care continued on the night of the event, where he managed everything seamlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy our celebration. The dance floor was never empty—he had a real knack for reading the crowd and maintaining the energy. Our guests had a blast! One of our favorite highlights was the uplighting he provided. The color-changing effects were stunning and added an extra layer of excitement to the evening. Overall, we highly recommend him for any event! Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!

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For Saturday events, our rates start at $2150.00 working with an associate DJ, $2400.00 working with DJ D-Mac. Friday/Sunday events on non-holiday weekends are discounted 20%. More information about rates is available here. For a more detailed quote, please get in touch with us. Ask us about our new special budget reception-only package priced at just $1350.00 and $1600.00, respectively.

Compared to the cost of venues, caterers, photographers, planners, decor and flowers, DJs are usually the lowest cost wedding vendor. But they are still not cheap. Hiring a real DJ to do what real DJs do is expensive. Consider this short list of job requirements: • communication skills • planning skills • audio engineering skills • emotional intelligence • punctuality • flexibility (musically and logistically) • well-maintained equipment • physical fitness for moving said equipment • years invested in the craft and art • a priceless music collection This combination of creativity and responsibility is in short supply.

While there are some variations in each DJ’s specific equipment list (mainly in choice of mixer, controller, turntables or CDJ, and laptop), we all carry professional mobile audio gear, including: • pair of Technics SL-1200M3D turntables • Rane TTM 57SL mixer • Rane Seventy-Two mixer • 2+ pairs of QSC K8 powered monitors • pair of QSC K10 powered monitors • pair of QSC K12 powered monitors • Mackie SRM150 Compact Active PA System • Shure model 55SH Series II ‘Elvis’ microphones • Mackie 1202VLZ4 audio mixer • Mackie ProFX8 audio mixer • Apple MacBook Pro laptop • Rane ONE DJ Controller and Mixer • Rane Serato Scratch LIVE digital DJing system

Yes, as many venues require outside entertainment vendors to carry insurance, we carry a comprehensive $2,000,000 liability insurance policy that extends to D-Mac and all DJ associates.

As founder and principal, I personally have over 15 years experience as a professional DJ, including weddings, corporate events, and club experience. I am also a current member of the American Disc Jockey Association.

Weddings are private affairs so we cannot extend an invitation to potential clients, but you are very welcome to come and hear us play at any of our regular club gigs. While it is definitely not the same environment and playlist that you’d experience at a wedding or corporate event, you can still get a good sense of our DJ skills and the diversity of music we always play. Indeed, we have worked with lots of clients who have told us they knew we the right DJs for their event after coming to a club or other gig open to the public.

We cover primarily the Metro DC area (including Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the Eastern Shore). But we have also provided services in Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Portland, OR; Portland, ME; Rehoboth Beach, DE; Louisville, KY; and the Outer Banks, NC.

Yes, we do! We’ve been all over the place. No destination is too far, whether that be Leesburg, Virginia, Louisville, Kentucky, or Lahaina, Hawaii. Please contact us for a custom quote for your destination event.

The digital collection is formidable and literally growing every day. This makes obtaining special songs for your event that are not already in our collections that much easier. We will work with you to make sure we have everything covered.

Absolutely, yes.

Definitely. From traditional ragas to Bollywood to Bhangra and Indian hip-hop, we have a sizeable collection of Eastern music and can blend it seemlessly with Western sounds to keep all your guests happy and on the dancefloor.

Yes, from Edison bulb string lights to programmable LEDs, we provide comprehensive full service lighting solutions.

Absolutely, yes. From introductions to last call, and all announcements in-between, we can guide the flow of the evening with as much enthusiasm or restraint as you require. That said, we are most definitely not mic-rocking non-DJs, encouraging you and your guests to get up and do the macarena. We’ll keep it simple and clear, and then we’ll shut up and get back to party rocking.

While our primary focus is on the dancefloor, we do partner with our excellent friends at District Karaoke to provide the service.

Yes, we do. When a DJ is booked for your event, a substitute DJ is also booked. The substitute has access to the same playlist and schedule from the beginning, so in case of emergency, the sub is fully aware of the event details (documentation, playlist, and schedule), and isn’t simply coming in cold. Meaning there will always be a DJ fully prepared and ready to go if your assigned cannot perform at your wedding. We do not leave our clients high and dry.

For weddings we are dressed appropriately in tailored suits and ties. For black tie events, we can dress more formally by request. Our wardrobes are as diverse and stylish as our DJ sets.

Yes, [with their permission] I can provide the contact information of recent clients who will be glad to share the details of their experience with you.

Yes, we furnish a variety of discounts [please keep in mind these discounts cannot be combined]: • 10% discount for payment-in-full [at time of signing, when the event date is a full 4 months out] • 15% discount for active servicemen and servicewomen • 20% discount on Non-Saturday* events [Friday and Sunday] • 40% discount on Non-Saturday* events [Monday thru Thursday] For events falling on or around major US holidays, full Saturday rates apply.

We usually are booked for weddings 7-9 months in advance. But 12-14 months is becoming the norm. For last-minute weddings (3 months or less) during the peak months (May thru October), we will often still have the depth in our team to accommodate your event.

After a no obligation initial meeting about your event in which we find out some details including date, location, start & end times and the kind of music you are looking for, I will prepare a personalized letter of agreement and send it via email as a PDF or mail a printed version (your choice). Once it is signed and returned along with the requested 10% deposit (payment can be made by check/money order or via Paypal–see Online Payments), the date of your event is officially reserved. The date of your event can only be guaranteed after a deposit has been received.

A 50% deposit holds the date and DJ. However, we understand and respect that some clients take their time with decision-making. Because of that, we do our best to treat our clients they way we ourselves want to be treated: with consideration and respect. We’re not going to book your date and DJ out from under you while you’re reviewing our proposal. If by chance we get other interest in the same date and the same DJ before we’ve heard back from you, you’ll be the first to know.

As often as you like. We certainly appreciate a client who takes an active interest in the music and logistics leading up to their event! Customarily, we expect the play list from the bride and groom 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event so that your DJ can properly prepare the tunes you’ll hear throughout the evening. Working from your play list, we’ll fill in the gaps and provide the audio glue, so to speak, that holds it all together.

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DJ D-Mac & Associates

Ceremony pricing

Reception pricing

Packages

About DJ D-Mac & Associates

DJ D-Mac & Associates

Performance samples

Services

Services

Musical genres

Event types

DJ D-Mac & Associates packages

Reception DJ & Audio Services

Ceremony Audio Services

Cocktail Hour System

LED uplighting

Reviews

Use DJ D-Mac!!

An unforgettable dance floor

I'd dreamt about this dancefloor for a decade

Unforgettable Beats: Our Dream Wedding DJ

Preferred vendors of DJ D-Mac & Associates

Real wedding inspiration featuring DJ D-Mac & Associates

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