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What your wedding DJ takes care of
Anyone can stream a playlist. The job is knowing when to play what: easing guests in during cocktails, timing the big moments, and reading which song gets your aunt and your college roommates on the floor together.
- Music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception
- Emcee work: introductions, toasts, first dance, cake, send-off
- Your Do Play and Do Not Play lists, plus guest requests that fit
- Speakers set up and tested before your guests arrive
- Uplighting, dance-floor lighting and staging, if you want them
- Backup from the whole Circle City DJ team
How booking a DJ works
- Tell us about the dayYour date, times and venue. The form below takes about a minute.
- Pick your extrasWe talk through lighting and staging. All optional.
- Reserve your dateA 50% deposit holds it. The balance is due the Monday before.
- Plan the musicYou fill in Do Play and Do Not Play lists; we map out the timeline together.
- DanceWe arrive early, set up, and play up to 5 hours from your first guest's arrival.
DJ, band, or a bit of both?
A DJ gives you every song exactly as recorded and fits more budgets: Circle City DJ starts around $750, while a live band like the band etc… usually runs $3,000 to $7,000. Because Encore books both, you can mix: strings for the ceremony, Cocktail Sax during cocktails, a DJ for the reception. See what a wedding band costs in Indianapolis or browse Indianapolis wedding bands.
Circle City DJA team of DJs for weddings, school dances and parties. Up to 5 hours of music, lighting and staging if you want them.
Candlewood StringsSoloists, duets, trios and string quartets for ceremonies, dinners and memorials.
Cocktail SaxA jazzy cocktail band with 15+ years in Indianapolis. Scales the group up or down to fit your budget.
the band etc…Indianapolis' big fun wedding and cover band, from a four-piece combo to a full band. Big band to Top 40, sound and lights included.
Wedding venues around Indianapolis and beyond
We DJ weddings all over Central Indiana, including Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville, Greenwood, Plainfield, Avon and Bloomington, and travel to Fort Wayne, Louisville and beyond.
Questions people ask before booking
How much does a wedding DJ cost in Indianapolis?
Circle City DJ weddings start around $750. Your quote depends on the date, how long you need music, the venue, travel, and any lighting or staging you add. Tell us your date and we'll send an exact number.
How long will the DJ play?
Up to 5 hours of music, counted from the time your first guest arrives. Need longer for an after-party or an early ceremony? Ask and we'll build it into the quote.
Will you take requests and skip the songs we hate?
Yes. You'll get a Do Play list and a Do Not Play list to fill in (the Chicken Dance isn't for everyone). On the night, your DJ reads the room and takes guest requests that fit the mood.
Is the DJ also our emcee?
Yes. Your DJ handles introductions, toasts, the first dance, cake cutting, any award or speech you've planned, and the send-off. We go through the timeline with you before the day.
What if our DJ gets sick?
You're booking a team, not one person. Circle City DJ has several DJs, so someone fully prepared covers your wedding.
What deposit do you need?
A 50% deposit reserves your date. The balance is due the Monday before your wedding.
Do you play weddings outside Indianapolis?
Yes. We're at venues across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois several times a month. Some travel costs may apply further out.
How far ahead should we book?
Peak wedding times are spring and fall, and most wedding dates book out about 9 to 12 months in advance.
Check your wedding date
Tell us the occasion and how to reach you. We'll reply with availability and a quote, usually within one business day.