Donald The DJ
Ceremony pricing
Prices start at $895
Reception pricing
Prices start at $895
Packages
Prices start at $895
Category: DJ
Type: Solo DJ
Size of act: 1
Genres: Americana
About Donald The DJ
Donald The DJ
Your wedding day should feel personal, polished, and unforgettable — without the DJ becoming the center of attention. I’m Donald The DJ, a professional wedding DJ and Master of Ceremonies with over 10 years of experience providing music and coordination for weddings throughout the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Eastern NC, and Hampton Roads, Virginia. I work directly with every couple I book, ensuring your wedding soundtrack, timeline, and overall flow reflect your vision — not a one-size-fits-all playlist. My role is to guide the celebration confidently and professionally, while keeping the focus where it belongs: on you and your guests.
Unlike DJs who rely on gimmicks or excessive mic time, my style is: Family-friendly, well-timed and tasteful, and engaging without being overpowering. 💬 Why Couples Choose Me ✔ 10+ years of wedding experience ✔ Personal, one-on-one planning — no substitutes ✔ Family-friendly and guest-appropriate music ✔ Confident MC presence without stealing the spotlight ✔ Professional, insured, and reliable ✔ Focused on your celebration — not my ego
Performance samples
Services
Services
- Ceremony microphones and sound
- Dancefloor lighting
- Master of ceremonies
- Multiple location support
- Music during breaks
- Photobooth
- Sound system capability audience <300 -
- Sound system capability audience >300
- Uplighting
Musical genres
- Americana
- Classical
- Country/Folk
- Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Jazz
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Reggae
- Rock
Event types
- After party
- Cocktail hour
- Couples luncheon
- Elopement
- Engagement party
- Other
- Rehearsal dinner
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding reception
- Wedding shower
Donald The DJ packages
Gold Package
Price$895
Our essential wedding package. Four (4) hours maximum. Additional hours available @ $100 per hour. (Available Monday thru Friday only.)
- Four (4) hours maximum
- Professional Equipment & Polished Setup
- Music /DJ & Emcee for Entrance and Announcements
- Ceremony, Cocktail, and Reception Music at Venue
- Wireless Microphones for Ceremony and Speeches
- Basic Dance Floor Lighting
- An Experienced and Equipped DJ
- No charge for setup or breakdown time.
- (Available Monday thru Friday only)
Platinum Package
Price$1,095
An elevated package for any wedding. Six (6) hours maximum. Additional available @ $100 per hour. Includes Selfie Photo Booth if desired. (Available any day of the week including weekends)
- Six (6) hours maximum
- Selfie Photo Booth (If desired)
- Enhanced Dance Floor Lighting
- Professional Equipment and Polished Setup
- Music /DJ & Emcee for Entrance and Announcements
- Ceremony, Cocktail, and Reception Music at Venue
- Wireless Microphones for Ceremony and Speeches
- An Experienced and Equipped DJ
- No Charge for Setup or Breakdown Time
- Available any day of the week including weekends.
Diamond Package
Price$1,395
Our Ultimate wedding package. Up to 8 hours maximum. Includes photobooth and room wall uplighting if desired. (Available any day of the week including weekends)
- Eight (8) hours maximum
- Selfie Photobooth (If desired)
- Advanced Room Wall Uplighting (If desired)
- Professional Equipment & Polished Setup
- Music /DJ & Emcee for Entrance and Announcements
- Ceremony, Cocktail, and Reception Music at Venue
- Wireless Microphones for Ceremony and Speeches
- An Experienced and Equipped DJ
- Enhanced Dance Floor Lighting
- No Charge for Setup or Breakdown Time
- Available any day of the week including weekends.
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
14 reviews
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Theresa P.
The Best DJ
Donald and his wife were absolutely amazing. We loved having them for our wedding day. They played absolutely wonderful music and we all had such an amazing time. He helped to navigate the entire ceremony and keep things flowing smoothly. Very professional and caring. Everyone raved about the music and wanted to start dancing before it was even time. Thank you so much for providing a wonderful service and being able to share in our special day. Top notch, highly recommend and would definitely use your services again in the future.
- BP
Brittany P.
Review
Donald and his wife were amazing! They fit right in with our crowd and we’re a blast to have there! We would recommend them a million times over! Brittany and Zachary
Don Cartwright•Dec 10, 2025Thank you very much Brittany! We wish you and Zachary the best!!
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Stephanie P.
Highly Recommend Donald the DJ
Donald was an absolute joy to work with—kind, caring, prompt, and incredibly engaging. He kept our guests energized all night, played the perfect selection of music, and his photobooth was the hit of the party. We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ experience!
Don Cartwright•Dec 10, 2025Thanks Stephanie! We had fun being with you on your special day!
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Sierra
He's Fantastic!
We absolutely loved Donald the DJ! We weren't the most organized with our wedding, but he was still able to keep everything on track and rolling the way it should! He definitely was the reason our reception went smoothly! We all had wonderful time!
Don Cartwright•Dec 10, 2025We enjoyed ourselves as well Sierra! Best wishes on your new marriage!
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Lori M.
Amazing DJ!!
Donald the DJ was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. He was incredibly helpful, personable, and very responsive to our needs. He made the planning process easy and stress-free for us. On the day of the wedding, Donald was very adaptive to our schedule and requests, and made sure everything ran smoothly so we could just enjoy the celebration. We had given him a few of our specific song choices ahead of time, and he took care of the rest, creating a playlist that our guests loved. In fact, we had such a great time that we asked him to stay a bit later, and he happily obliged. We couldn’t recommend him more!
Don Cartwright•Sep 24, 2025Thank you very much. It was a privilege to be with you on your special day! I wish the two of you all the best! Keep those smiles going ;)
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