What Does A Wedding DJ Cost?

What does a wedding DJ cost?

No doubt while planning your wedding, you’ve probably noticed that Arizona Wedding DJ prices prices are all over the map. And you don’t want to blow your budget, but neither do you want to ruin your wedding by hiring the cheapest professional DJ.

There are a TON of wedding DJs here in the Metro Phoenix area alone; how do you know which ones are the best value? and how much does a wedding actually cost?

The average cost of a wedding DJ is around $1,700, as that is what the average amount couples spent in 2023, but this doesn’t reflect the wide range of prices you’re likely to see while planning your event. In reality, you’ll see DJ companies charging anywhere from $600 up to $3,500.

The goal of this Wedding DJ cost guide is to help you understand the type of services you can expect from wedding DJs at varying price points and how to find a DJ that you feel comfortable with on your big day.

Phoenix Wedding DJ Pricing Guide

You will find all wedding vendors and wedding DJs in every price range. But does that they are offer the same level of service and experience?

Here’s a look at the price ranges for wedding DJs in and around the Phoenix Metro area.( Keep in mind that these prices are based on having a Saturday wedding. Many DJ companies, including Stephens Entertainment, offer lower prices for off-peak days)

Budget DJs

Expect to Pay: $100-500

For a party or other event it might ok, it may not be the best idea for something as crucial to your wedding as the DJ. After all, so much of your wedding day centers around music, plus a wedding DJ is so-much-more than just a DJ.

Hobbyists/Part Time DJ

Expect to Pay: $500-800

Sitting above the budget DJs , These would be the ideal choice if you are on a budget, while not quite at the level of the professional , they will usually have enough experience to make sure your wedding will go as planned, but, they might NOT have all the bells and whistles as the full time DJs

 Professional Full-Time DJ

Expect To Pay: $800-$3,000

Professional, full-time DJs with a full range of services are making this kind of money for a reason.

They are talented, experienced, and 100% committed to making sure the weddings they perform at are as close to perfection as possible. They typically spend 10-30 hours of prep time for a 5-hour wedding…THAT’S dedication! They’re available for questions, have plenty of song suggestions, and have MC skills and know how to direct a wedding or other event.

They’re also going to be fully licensed and carry the type of insurance that most venues require.

Understand!

Keep in mind that your wedding DJ’s prices will change if you’re getting additional services like ceremony sound, uplighting or a photobooth. Once you’ve gathered multiple quotes, make sure you compare the DJs’ services as well as their prices. This helps you compare apples to apples so you get the best value overall. You’ll also be able to easily identify opportunities to save money without settling for a sub-par DJ.

You Deserve an “Above Average” Wedding DJ

For the most part, the average wedding DJ costs about what they’re worth, and sure, you will save money by going with a lower cost DJ.  But do you really want an “average” DJ? There’s a lot that goes into a professional DJ experience that the beginners and hobbyists don’t do. For example…