ABOUT ME

It all began when I took my stereo to a house party when I was just 19 years old. I couldn't believe my eyes! People rocked out to the tunes I was playin'. I was hooked!

My name is Joe. I'm the owner and creative behind SJ's Disc Jockey.

I continued playing at parties, which led to spinning in local clubs. Then, weddings began calling. Now that was a whole new thing. Although I was learning my way around a wedding, I was soooooo shy that I just couldn't grab a mic and handle 200 eyeballs staring at me. 

I fought my way past that, and now I simply love the art of storytelling. Nothing fulfills me more than collaborating with YOU, learning your history, understanding your vision, then crafting an evening where you marry & celebrate, and through music and storytelling, we make guests laugh, cry, engage + party in a way that they haven't quite done before.

get this party started

what's my jam?

what's my jam?

MY WIFE
basset hounds
travel
equal rights
mint chip
white lotus
all the lattes

MY WIFE
basset hounds
travel
equal rights
mint chip
white lotus
all the lattes

blow the whistle

blow the whistle

&

&

- pink

full-time dj

18 years

happy couples

# of songs

2000+

100,000+

requests played

thousands

started from the bottom

- drake

DETAILS

all the small things

all the small things

- blink 182

- blink 182

the small things are really...the big things

our planning material is different. really different.

not only do we ask for the obvious, but we expose you to every entertainining element that we have had profound success with.

you pick and choose your favorites, then we dive into each section and design the presentation...so it's yours!

ceremony

wedding day setup

we arrive at least 2 hours early.

everything must look tight.

everything must look clean and tight.

sneak away, get dressed +straighten up that bowtie!

sneak away, get dressed +straighten up that bowtie!

we set sound wherever guests will be.
we want them plugged in!

we place sound wherever guests will be.
we want them plugged in!

we tune in the acoustics and dial in the mics

ceremony prelude

light music greets guests 30 minutes prior to your vows

light music greets guests 30 minutes prior to your vows

we confirm music and timing with your planner.

we confirm music and timing with your planner.

we mic up your officiant and one of you for perfect clarity

we mic up your officiant and one of you for perfect clarity

it is time to welcome your guests...invite them to settle in...

it is time to welcome your guests...invite them to settle in...

and in a clever way, share with them your thoughts of photo snaps during the wedding.

and in the most clever of ways, share with them your thoughts of photo snaps during the wedding.

your vows

it's time!

the volume comes up, music begins.

the volume comes up, and music begins.

family first, then wedding party.

family first, then wedding party arrives.

the music fades to silence. and now it's your turn

the music fades to silence. and now it's your turn

your music is timed so when you reach the aisle, the best part begins!

your music is timed so when you reach the aisle, the best part begins!

you marry and we play your exit theme at just the right moment.

you marry and we play your exit theme at just the right moment.

cocktail hour

We invite your input on just the right set of tunes to complement the joy in the house.

we totally love your spotify playlist.

the grand entrance

Imagine creatively introducing your wedding party and roasting them. We have amazing ideas to share!

Imagine creatively introducing your wedding party to a few choice phrases which will make them blush...and have your guests in stitches. We have amazing ideas to share!

we open the mic and welcome your guests.

we open the mic and welcome your guests.

let's first acknowledge the travelers in the crowd.

let's first acknowledge the travelers in the crowd.

now we introduce your parents and vip's.

now we introduce your parents and vip's.

'and now, your newlyweds,
the brand new...!!'

'and now, your newlyweds, the brand new...!!'

dinner + toasts

meal service can also be interactive and interesting.

meal service can also be interactive and interesting.

whether plated or buffet, we offer some really cool options to add spice to a delicious dinner.

whether plated or buffet, we offer some really cool options to add spice to a delicious dinner.

toasts...who speaks...in what order...what 3 adjectives describe them...it elevates their intros.

toasts...who speaks...in what order...what 3 adjectives describe them...it elevates their intros.

first dance

we ask one simple question.

<insert applause>

we will craft you a personal entrance into your dance.

we will craft you a personal entrance into your dance.

'who would love to see these two dance together for the very first time as a married couple?'

'who would love to see these two dance together for the very first time as a married couple?'

the lights dim. our dancelights illuminate.

the lights dim. our dancelights illuminate.

you choose the opening jam.

bring us all your guests' requests.

you pick the closing banger.

we don't just sit back and mix. we throw a party!

we don't just sit back and mix. we throw a party!

we focus on your fav's, and steer clear of your 'no ways'

we focus on your fav's, and steer clear of your 'no ways'

and now..we party

i am passionate
about WEDDINGS

i am passionate
about WEDDINGS

Baby Got Back

Music....I really feel that if you help contribute to the soundtrack of the evening, we will be that much more successful.

If we encourage guests to request, they will party harder.

A 6-hour event breaks down into 4 hours of festivities and 2 hours of dancing.

Want your guests to have fun and give you an epic review of wedding day? We better involve them in those first 4 hours!

Click Here to Connect

dj | emcee

Uplighting a space can target a specific area or light the entire room.

Wow your guests by sharing your first dance on low lying clouds!

Imagine a Sparkler Pyrotechnic effect as the backdrop to your
First Dance.....your Grand Entrance....and your Sparkler Exit!

We can project your last name Initial or a custom design on any surface.

Baby Got Back

uplights

monograms

spark fx

dance on the clouds

An artistic 7-8 minute cinematic highlight film of the entire ceremony starting with getting ready, then intertwining special moments from the ceremony all the way through the danceparty. We truly believe in crafting films that are authentic to a couple's journey throughout their wedding day, staying true to every laugh, tear and crazy moment!
2995

2 Filmmakers
All Day Coverage
Aerial drone footage of the amazing location (if applicable)
Cinematic highlight shot and delivered in 4k via online download within 12 weeks

Baby Got Back

cinematic highlight film

preview coming soon

We sincerely love PhotoBooths, and here is what ours include.

Full Experience Booth  -  799
First and foremost, our booth is unique in that along with printed photostrips, your guests get to leave you recorded video messages, which our couples absolutely love! We offer you funny 'sign' props, a memories scrapbook, a cool backdrop, a custom designed monogram for the photostrips, two-printed strips per session and a super friendly attendant to make things run just right.

Photo Kiosk  -  599
Don't need all of the bells + whistles? We have an answer for that, our photo printing kiosk. Our kiosk prints two-strips per session, we custom design your monogram, an attendant is present, and guests can use it as much as they want. Feel free to BYO props! Add a backdrop for 99.

Our booths print two photostrips for each session. If you would like everyone to get strips, an extra 100 covers the entire evening.

Click here to see our available backdrops.

Baby Got Back

photobooths

Our popular ringlight style

Brand your booth for 100

So here's the story...Gabby and Connor (left) asked me to be their officiant for their October 2018 wedding. It was my first, and I jumped at the opportunity! I'm not gonna lie, I was nervous and anxious. Having heard over 3,000 ceremonies over my career, I began to ask myself, how can I make their ceremony consistent with the rest of my brand; personal, fun and meaningful.

I setup a lunch with them and opened up conversation about them as individuals, as a couple, about their families, and anything else that might contribute to my work. I then chatted with them privately, and I got some awesome material! Then, I asked for 10 phones numbers of friends & family. I spoke to them all over the next week, and had everything I needed to craft a ceremony that was like no other their guests had ever heard. There was no, "Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind, or These Are The Hands Of Your Best Friend.' Every word was written from scratch, carefully constructed in a way that would draw guests into the experience, weaving together their unique story along with emotion and some levity, without ever forgetting the significance of the occasion.

That custom experience runs 695.

The result was overwhelming. so much so that I have decided to accept only 10 ceremonies for the each season. Intrigued? Contact me here.

Baby Got Back

officiate

Baby Got Back

choose your favorite backdrop!

Full Experience Booth -  Backdrop Included

Back to What We Do

choose your favorite backdrop!

KIND WORDS

THANK YOU

He takes the time to understand you, as a couple, and what you want out of your special day. from there, he gives you incredible ideas and helps make the day authentic to you.

missy & matt

a monte verde inn wedding

lovin' on me

- jack harlow

THRILLED!

one thing that was so special about joe is that he makes you feel like your event is the only one he is working on and he truly cares.

kara & craig

a monte verde inn wedding

lovin' on me

- jack harlow

we raved!

overall, what really makes joe stand out among other dj's is that he has so much to offer in addition to amazing music! he is full of one-of-a-kind ideas.

patricia & michael

a forest house lodge wedding

lovin' on me

- jack harlow

2024-25 wedding package options

We do not charge for setup or takeaway.
Our agreements require a 200 retainer.
Balance is due by wedding day.

|  music  |
5.5 performance of dj | emcee
-includes up to 3 areas of sound + dancelights
       ceremony        cocktails        reception
each add-on hour
additional wireless sound zone

2495


250
150

400
250
100
400
350

799
599

250

149-249
300-500

|  photobooths  |
full photobooth experience
printing booth w.attendant

details: full experience includes props, 8x8 backdrop, attendant, scrapbook, video messages, up to 5 hours, monogram design, photostrips & digital download link.
kiosk includes up to 5 hours, attendant, monogram, photostrips & download link.

|  audio video  |
big screen & projector & laptop for clients' show

|  neons  |
Neon Sign Rental
Neon 'Name-Sign' Purchase

|  lights  |
custom uplight package 
custom monogram projection
'initial' monogram spotlight projection
cold spark fountains
dance on the clouds (1st dance)

CONTACT US

SenD

I really feel as if the best way to see if we 'fit' is to open up a chat. The next step would be to potentially Zoom, setup a phone chat or meetup at my Studio, where we can casually share vision, styles, ideas and more.

joe kalamaras     916.300.3300     joe@sjsdiscjockey.com

hotline bling

hotline bling

- drake

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