Discreet, premium audio gear paired with custom uplighting to elevate the room.
You deserve a wedding that feels like your own, with music that makes every moment count
Your music should sound like the two of you. The songs you argued about in the car, the one your grandmother requests every year, the track that empties the bar at 11 PM.
Your DJ is with you the whole day: ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Every set is mixed live, reading the room instead of running a playlist built six months ago. No wedding-mix autopilot, no dead air between moments.
The night stays focused on you, not on the DJ. No games and no over-the-top talking. The DJ can handle essential introductions and important announcements when needed, but our service is intentionally not built around a cheesy, microphone-heavy MC style.
Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our wedding.
Alex Kaplan Weddings DJ Client
Jack & Emily
Alex Kaplan founded this DJ service, bringing the same care, professionalism, and attention to detail that he brings to his work as a photographer and filmmaker.
Alex does not personally DJ weddings. Instead, your wedding will be handled by a talented DJ from his team, someone Alex has personally selected, trained, and trusted to take care of his couples.
You will know exactly who your DJ is well before your wedding day, giving you plenty of time to connect, share your music preferences, discuss the details of your reception, and feel completely comfortable with the person who will be there celebrating with you.
You are not simply booking a DJ you found online. You are working with a team Alex has built and trusts to deliver the experience he wants every couple to have.
A DJ TEAM YOU CAN TRUST
Wedding
DJ SERVICES
Discreet speakers, lapel and handheld mics supplied for your officiant and readers, plus processional cues timed to your walk.
A separate system in the second room so the music follows your guests instead of leaking through a doorway.
Music from the first course to the last song, cued to your planner's run of show and mixed live rather than left to a playlist.
A shared portal for the must-plays, the maybes and the do-not-play list, plus two planning calls to lock it down.
Ceremony Sound
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Your Song List
Professional sound for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Backup equipment on site and a backup DJ available for every date.
He played all of the English/Polish/Punk Rock/Rock music that we requested and we had a blast! We hardly left the dance floor all evening! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Alex and his team for your event!
he blew us away!
“This time, we also booked the DJ and!"
MONICA SOCHA
Alex Kaplan Wedding DJ
Backed by more than 675 five-star reviews across Alex Kaplan Photography & Weddings.
Alex Kaplan photography was incredible! Very professional and accommodating. We absolutely love all the amazing photos captured during our wedding day. Beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. We also hired DJ services through Alex Kaplan and the DJ did an awesome job! We are so happy to have had Alex Kaplan and his team there on our special day.
DJ did an awesome job!
“We also hired DJ services through Alex Kaplan"
MONICA SOCHA
Alex Kaplan Wedding DJ
Backed by more than 675 five-star reviews across Alex Kaplan Photography & Weddings.
The music was exactly what we wanted and the whole night just flowed. Our DJ was incredibly easygoing, professional, and made one less thing for us to worry about.
HAD EVERYONE DANCING ALL NIGHT
“Our DJ literally"
MATT & SARAH
Alex Kaplan Wedding DJ
Backed by more than 675 five-star reviews across Alex Kaplan Photography & Weddings.
We gave the DJ a pretty good idea of what we liked and he took it from there. The music was great, the transitions were smooth, and everyone had such a good time.
THE PERFECT SOUNDTRACK TO OUR DAY
“Our DJ made it”
RYAN & OLIVIA
Alex Kaplan Wedding DJ
Backed by more than 675 five-star reviews across Alex Kaplan Photography & Weddings.
★★★★★
Testimonials
See it from the booth
A minute of a real reception: the mix, the transitions, and the room responding.
HEAR THE NIGHT
15 minutes, mixed live at a Bergen County reception
Don't just read about the experience. Hear what an Alex Kaplan Weddings reception can actually sound like.
Your wedding day
4
process
Your DJ arrives early, checks the sound, and keeps the music flowing all night with backup equipment and a DJ on call.
RELAXED
CONSULTATION
1
We confirm your date, discuss your venue and guest count, and give you the price before you book.
Music and timeline planning
2
You fill your song portal: the must plays, the maybes, and the ones to skip. We match the music to your timeline.
Final planning call
3
Meet your DJ and finalize the details, including song edits, name pronunciations, lighting, and room sound.
DJ INVESTMENT
Every package includes two planning calls, a shared music portal, backup gear on site, a backup DJ on call, and liability insurance your venue can request directly.
Most couples in NYC and Northern NJ invest between $2,800 and $4,400. Dates in May, June, September and October book twelve to eighteen months ahead.
RECEPTION
FULL DAY
LATE NIGHT
From $2,200
From $3,400
From $4,400
- Five hours of reception coverage
- DJ services, dinner through last dance
- Sound for one room
- Wireless mic supplied for toasts
- Planning portal and timeline
- Eight hours, ceremony to last dance
- Separate ceremony and cocktail sound
- Two planning calls
- Venue walkthrough and sound check
- Backup rig and backup DJ
- Everything in Full Day
- Two extra hours for the after-party
- Second system in the late-night room
- Open request line during the night
- A recording of your night, sent after
Let's see if your date is available.
Tell us your venue, wedding date, and the kind of celebration you're planning.
EQUIPMENT & SETUP
- Speakers and subs sized to your room
- Two wireless handheld mics plus lapel mics for the officiant
- Dance floor lighting, uplighting available
- Backup rig on site, backup DJ on call
- Liability insurance, certificate sent straight to your venue
- Setup done before guests arrive, breakdown after the last song
Do you make announcements?
The DJ can handle essential introductions and important announcements when needed, but the service is intentionally not built around an over-the-top, microphone-heavy DJ/MC style.
What happens if you're sick or your gear fails?
A backup rig is on site at every wedding, and a backup DJ is on call for every date. Your music and timeline are shared in advance, so nothing is lost if plans change.
What does it cost to add an hour?
Extra time can be added to any package. Ask for the current hourly rate when you check your date and we'll include it in your quote.
Will you take requests from guests?
Yes, within the guidelines you set. Your do-not-play list always wins. The Late Night package adds an open request line for the after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our venue get your insurance certificate?
Yes. We carry liability insurance and send the certificate straight to your venue.
Do you travel outside NJ and NYC?
Yes. Tell me the feeling you want and roughly where you are, and I will suggest locations across New Jersey and New York City that suit it, including the best time of day for light.
Alex Kaplan Weddings has worked weddings across NJ, NYC and the Hudson Valley for years, so our DJs understand how the whole day moves, not just the music.
They know when a moment needs energy, when it needs space, and how to work with your photographer, filmmaker, planner and venue without creating confusion.
WEDDING DJ SERVING NORTHERN NJ, NYC & HUDSON VALLEY
trusted by over 800 couples In NYC & NJ you’re in great hands.
201-834-4999 | 917-992-9097
alex@alexkaplanweddings.com
Let’s Connect
alex@alexkaplanweddings.com
917-992-9097
I’d love to hear what you’re planning. I’ll personally reach out to learn more and see how I can help.
Real weddings, real dance floors:
Your night should sound like you. Let's plan it.
Music that sets the mood, brings people together, and keeps your celebration moving.
Available for weddings across Northern NJ, NYC, the Hudson Valley, and the tri-state area.
730 River Road, New Milford, NJ 07646
no walk-ins by appointment only
201-834-4999 | 917-992-9097
@alexkaplan
