Introduction: Wedding Starting Price:
$1200 for April through November
$1100 for December through March
Travel fee added for all locations beyond 150 miles from Raleigh, NC.
-This price includes DJ music for cocktail hour, dinner, & dancing, modern DJ lighting, MC for the event, wireless microphone for speeches, and custom music preferences.
Optional Extra Services:
-Ceremony sound & DJ music: +$300
-Live music for ceremony: +$200
-Full room up-lighting: +$200
-Saxophonist performance during cocktail hour & 1 hour of DJ dance music: +$500
Private Event Starting Price:
-$800 For private parties, events, fundraisers, etc. Full pricing depends on the event details (date, location, timeframe, services requested).
For frequently asked questions, scroll down below my bio.
About Me:
I know planning an event and choosing a DJ can be a lot; let me make the music the easiest part for you. I’ve been making memorable experiences for 17 years; where I shine is matching the music to your vibe while also reading the room, using real DJ transitions to keep the dance floor energy up, working with vendors to keep the event running smoothly, interacting with the crowd, and customizing what I do for each client to create an authentic celebration that brings you and your guests together. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or private party; I've got you covered.
This might not be the 500th event that you've planned, but it is for me and I use my experience as a top entertainment professional to help you every step of the way; from your first message, to the last song of the night.
I'm an outgoing & kind person that genuinely loves bringing people together through music. I've performed nationwide as a professional entertainer for events small to large; I deliver the same quality at a 20-person backyard party as I do at a 350-person luxury destination wedding. I started off my career with humble beginnings and worked up to performing luxury events for celebrities, pro athletes, and Fortune 500 companies. I bring my wealth of music entertainment knowledge to all types of events across the nation.
Event planning: Making decisions can get overwhelming; to make things easier I have a simple & powerful planning app for you to easily keep track of your music preferences/requests, timeline, & details. Even your guests can make their own song requests in advance!
I offer live music services as a singer & guitarist for a unique addition to DJ services. Do you love the idea of live music for the wedding ceremony or cocktail hour, and then DJ music to dance the night away? Or maybe having live music & DJ music to spice up the dance floor! This might be a perfect fit for you, and a lot easier than hiring multiple music vendors for the same event.
Below are my most frequently asked questions:
Q: Can I pick the music for my wedding/event?
A: Yes! You can be as specific or open as you'd like about your music preferences. I'm here to make this perfect for what you and your guests like.
Q: How do I give you music I like and wedding details?
A: I have an amazing app called Vibo that lets you easily import music from your own playlists (Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Youtube), make specific song requests, view my recommended playlists to get ideas, and fill in wedding info so it's all in one place. Plus you can even invite your guests to make song requests on the app before the wedding.
Q: What kind of sound & lighting do you use?
A: Good sound equipment makes people want to dance more and I use top-quality sound equipment from RCF that immerses you in sound at any volume; you've haven't heard music sound this good before! For lighting I use modern tube/bar lights that are wireless so they can be placed anywhere, they're bright enough to make a party vibe but unlike traditional lighting they don't blind people or ruin the photos during the event. I also offer room up-lighting to enhance the look of any venue by coloring the walls with colored light. I have examples of these in my profile "Photos & Videos" section.
Q: Do you offer ceremony services?
A: Yes! I offer DJ music or custom live music arrangements of your songs. I use wireless speakers that can be placed anywhere, and I use wireless lapel and/or handheld microphones for the officiant, couples vows, and any readings/speeches. My speakers are waterproof and I'm not afraid of a little rain! My rule is "if you can stand outside in it, so can I".
Q: Do you provide a wireless microphone for toasts/speeches?
A: Yes! I always setup a wireless microphone to use for any toasts/speeches.
Q: What areas will you travel too?
A: I travel all over the country, I don't charge a travel fee for events within 150 miles of Raleigh, and I charge $100 for every extra 100 miles that I need to travel from Raleigh.
Q: What is your DJ style?
A: I customize the music to match the client and the event. I'm completely comfortable with a wide variety of music; Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, EDM, Country, Latin, R&B, Motown, Funk, modern hits, early 2000's, 90's, 80's, 70's, etc. When it's dance time I do real DJ transitions to keep the dance floor energy going and I read the crowd to match the music to the event & guests. You deserve more than a budget Spotify DJ that doesn't care if your guests leave and the dance floor is empty. I'm also well versed in non-dance music for the times when you need good music at a non-dance energy for cocktail hour, dinner, or a welcome party. I can add some club-specific DJ styles to the event music if it's requested; such as Techno, Dub, Trap, House, etc. but I do not perform these club styles exclusively for the entire event.
Q: What is the booking process like?
A: I'll need your date & location, then give you a pricing quote, and answer any questions you have. If you'd like to move forward with booking I'll send you a contract to look over and e-sign. Then a 50% deposit is due within 30 days, I accept most major forms of payment like credit card, Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, Cash App, ACH transfer, and a mailed check. After I received the deposit you're all set! I'll reach out to setup a time to chat on a phone call or video call to start getting a feel on your wedding vibe.
Q: What is room up-lighting?
A: Room Up-lighting is a set of wireless lights that are placed on the floor next to the walls/beams of a venue and shoot a soft beam of colored light up the wall/beam. I control these lights with a remote control and can change them from a soft color during dinner and then changing along with the music colors during dancing. This is a great and inexpensive way to decorate a venue and really makes the room feel like a party. I have examples of these in my profile "Photos & Videos" section.
Feel free to message me for a quote or with any questions you may have, I'm always happy to talk about your event.
Cheers,
-Marty Nightengale
Scene Magazine says: “Charming, outgoing, bringing the party while exuding high energy & a contagious vibe; Marty is always a crowd pleaser!”
