NJ. WEDDING. ENTERTAINMENT
“‘That Was The Best Wedding I’ve Ever Been To”
Your bridesmaids will be saying it for weeks. We know, because couples tell us the same thing every. single. weekend. Starshield just does it different—trusted by venues and vendors across New Jersey and beyond, we don’t just make big claims, we consistently back them up with nights people can’t stop talking about.
You tell us how you want it to feel—hype, classy, or somewhere in between—and we design the flow, soundtrack, and moments to match.
You Set the Vibe, We Build the Night
Be as hands‑on or hands‑off as you want; we can follow a detailed plan or just your must‑plays and big “nope” list and handle the rest.
Flexible Control, Zero Stress
Our online planning system and Spotify tie‑ins make it simple to share song ideas, must‑plays, and do‑not‑plays without endless emails.
Smart Tools, Easy Planning
We won’t just say yes to everything; we’ll give honest feedback and steer you toward what actually works based on real‑world experience.
Guidance Without the Ego
On the day, we watch the crowd, pivot in the moment, and keep the energy exactly where it needs to be so the dance floor never flatlines.
Reading the Room in Real Time
Wedding packages start at $2,250.
Yes, we list our pricing — because making you "request a quote" just to find out if you can afford us is annoying, and we know it.
EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY EVENT
Sweet 16s, quinceañeras, corporate parties, divorce parties, school events—you name it, we’ve done it. We bring real experience to every room and know exactly how to make it happen.
Intelligent lighting & uplighting: Moving-head lights and color‑matched room washes that shift from soft and elegant to full club energy as the night builds.
Monograms, screens & visuals: Static or animated names/logos plus slideshows and custom visuals that put your story or brand literally in lights.
Cold sparks & CO2 effects: Indoor‑safe sparks and high‑impact CO2 blasts that add festival‑level hits to entrances, first dances, and peak dance moments.
Dance on a cloud (low fog): Low‑lying dry‑ice fog that creates a floating, cinematic look for first dances and spotlight moments.
Photo booths & glow giveaways: Modern booths with great lighting, custom designs, prints/GIFs, and glow tubes, hats, and sunglasses so guests leave with photos and swag they actually want to share.
Frequently Asked Questions
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NJ wedding DJ pricing typically ranges from $1,500 to $5,000+, with most professional DJs falling between $2,000 and $3,500 for a standard 6-hour reception. At Starshield, our wedding DJ packages start at $2,250 and include planning support, professional sound, and dance floor lighting. Pricing scales based on add-ons like photobooths, cold sparks, uplighting, and additional hours.
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Most couples book their wedding DJ 9-12 months in advance, and the best ones often book out 12-18 months ahead — especially for peak season dates (May through October). At Starshield, popular Saturday dates between June and September often book a full year out. If your wedding is during peak season, sooner is always better.
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Starshield is based in South Jersey (Egg Harbor Township) and regularly DJs weddings throughout the entire state — from Cape May and Atlantic City to Princeton, Hoboken, and Jersey City. We also cover the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia, Bucks County, and the NYC metro area. Destination weddings are also available.
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Yes — we can DJ your full wedding day from ceremony through reception. This includes ceremony sound (microphones for officiant and vows, processional/recessional music, prelude playlist), cocktail hour ambient music, and full reception entertainment. Many couples choose our full-day package for a seamless experience and one less vendor to coordinate.
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At a Starshield wedding, your DJ IS your MC. We handle the music, the microphone, the introductions, the timeline cues, and the energy of the room. We don't believe in "DJs who only play music" — your DJ should be running the show, reading the crowd, and keeping things moving without making it feel like a corporate event.
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Both — and that's the magic. You give us your must-plays, your do-not-plays, and a vibe (think: 90s hip-hop heavy, Taylor Swift welcome, no slow songs after 10pm — whatever it is for you). From there, we read the room in real time and adjust. Our online planning system includes Spotify integration so building your list is painless.
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This is one of the biggest advantages of hiring an established team versus a solo DJ. Starshield has 12+ full-time entertainers on staff. If your assigned DJ has an emergency, another fully-trained team member who knows your event details takes over — no scrambling, no cancellation, no panic. This is the #1 reason couples choose multi-DJ companies over solo operators.
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Yes — and this is one of the things that separates a great wedding from a forgettable one. We offer intelligent lighting, uplighting in your wedding colors, monograms (your names or initials projected on the wall), dance floor effects, cold sparks for first dances and grand entrances, CO2 cannons for high-energy moments, and "dance on a cloud" low fog for first dances. See our full Production Features page for the complete list.
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