By Mike Ouellette, Let Us Entertain You Inc. My father, Bill, started the business in Ozone Park, Queens, in 1976 and moved it to Massapequa in 1994; we’ve been part of more than 3,000 events. Updated October 2026.
Short answer: Before you book a Long Island wedding DJ, ask who will actually play your wedding, whether they also MC, what’s included in the hours, how ceremony and cocktail-hour sound works, what happens if something fails, and whether you can read recent reviews from real couples. Book as soon as you have your venue and date; peak Saturdays go first.
The 12 questions to ask
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 1. Who will DJ our wedding, by name? | Some companies send whoever is free that night. You want to meet the person on the microphone. |
| 2. Are you also the MC? | The MC runs grand entrances, toasts and the timeline. A great DJ who won’t talk on the mic leaves a gap. |
| 3. How many hours are included, and what does an extra hour cost? | Quotes look different mostly because hours differ. |
| 4. Is ceremony and cocktail-hour sound included? | A ceremony in a garden or separate room needs its own speakers and microphones. |
| 5. Is dance-floor lighting included? | Lighting changes how full the dance floor feels. |
| 6. How do we plan the music? | Ask about must-play and do-not-play lists, special songs and how they handle requests. |
| 7. Have you worked at our venue, or will you visit it? | Load-in, power and sound rules vary by venue. If they haven’t been there, ask whether they’ll check the space first. |
| 8. Do you carry liability insurance? | Most Long Island venues require a certificate of insurance from every vendor. |
| 9. What’s the backup plan if equipment or a DJ fails? | You want spare equipment on site and a team that can cover an emergency. |
| 10. Can you also do photo booths, a 360 booth or photography? | One team means one contract, one contact and one timeline. |
| 11. What’s the deposit, and is there a written contract? | Get the date, hours, services and price in writing. |
| 12. Where can we read recent reviews? | Recent reviews from real couples tell you more than a demo video. |
How far ahead should you book a Long Island wedding DJ?
As soon as you have your venue and date. Saturdays in peak wedding season book first; Fridays, Sundays and off-season dates are easier to get. If your date is close, it’s still worth asking.
How we answer these questions
- Who plays your wedding: our family team. Bill still DJs events himself, and I work alongside him.
- MC: yes, your DJ is also your MC and runs the timeline.
- Price: wedding packages (DJ + photography + live photo screens) start at $3,000; DJ & MC starts at $2,500. See what changes the price.
- One team: DJ/MC, photography, open-air photo booth, 360 video booth and live photo screens.
- Reviews: 5.0 on Google. Read them here.
More planning help: what a wedding DJ/MC does on the day and photo booth vs. 360 booth.
Want answers for your date? Send your date and venue and we’ll reply with availability and pricing.