Hi, my name is Chris Ward and I love music.
I’ve been a touring drummer for the last decade with Pattern is Movement. I’ve had the pleasure to share the stage with artists like The Roots, St. Vincent, Dirty Projectors, Shabazz Palaces and tour all around the world. I’ve also been booking shows for years at Philly’s own Johnny Brenda’s. My life revolves around music and that is why I love to DJ.
You might wonder – what makes me The Other Wedding DJ?
Well, I’m not your traditional wedding DJ. I won’t be playing ‘The Electric Slide’ nor will I be bringing any props (see: inflatable guitars, saxes, etc) with me. The way I see it, I’m just hosting the best dance party you’ve ever been to and it just so happens to be your wedding. What does that look like? I’ll be spinning Motown, Madonna as well as TLC, Prince and Beyoncé just to name a few. All of my years of listening to and performing music has helped me hone the ability to read a crowd and when I’m spinning a wedding – my focus is to get and keep the party going.
So, when you hire me, you’ll get a DJ who is emotionally invested in your day. We’ll work together to figure out the songs you’ve got to hear on that special day as well the ones you do not want played. My job is to get everyone dancing from your Grandma to your best friend and I take that responsibility seriously!
Polina Dineva
01:58 20 Sep 23
Hiring The Other Wedding DJ for our wedding was one of our best decisions! Chris' passion for his work, his kindness, and his attention to detail truly set him apart from the rest.Chris is a genuine artist who exudes passion for his craft. Throughout the planning process, Chris displayed exceptional responsiveness and thoughtfulness. He dedicated time to understand us as a couple, attentively listening to our musical preferences and our vision for our special day. Further, he was incredibly open to incorporating some Balkan folklore to honor my cultural heritage (which was an absolute hit with our guests)!On the wedding day, Chris arrived early to set up, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. He coordinated seamlessly with our venue to maintain the timeline we had set. His transitions between songs were flawless, and his ability to blend different musical genres and eras catered perfectly to guests of all ages throughout the night. Chris played an invaluable role in making our wedding a joyous and unforgettable celebration.We wholeheartedly recommend The Other Wedding DJ to any couple seeking a DJ who goes above and beyond to create a fun yet intimate atmosphere. Chris, thank you for crafting a wonderful night that we will cherish for the rest of our lives!
Nathaniel Engel
15:31 31 Aug 23
Chris is absolutely amazing!! From the very beginning of planning until up to the very end of the big night he crushed it. Through our conversations you can really feel his passion for what he does and the thought and care he puts into his work. We had a very high participation rate on the dance floor and Chris kept it that way for the entire night. What really stood out to me when working with Chris was his drive to make sure our vision came to life. We had discussed doing a pretty specific introduction to our wedding and Chris was ALL IN! Even saying he was going to practice the timing and make sure it was perfect for the day of - I really respect that and thank him for contributing greatly to our unforgettable day!!
Nathaniel E.
08:25 31 Aug 23
Chris is absolutely amazing!! From the very beginning of planning until up to the very end of the big night he crushed it. Through our conversations you can...
Erin Sweeney
15:59 26 Jul 23
We hired Chris to DJ our party (it was technically not a wedding!) in June. The communication, expectation-setting, and execution were all perfect. I loved our playlist and Chris's overall chill vibe. I would HIGHLY recommend him.
Marisa S.
07:45 07 Jun 23
Chris is an incredible DJ and did a great job at our wedding of combining our eclectic tastes and putting in some classic but fun jams that our parents...
Nishant Pandya
13:36 24 May 23
Chris was the DJ for my wedding's ceremony, dinner, and reception. He was INCREDIBLE to work with. He is so thoughtful in the way he thinks about music, sound, and supporting an event. He works with you to learn what you want out of an event and brings such a wealth of knowledge on what has worked/has not worked at prior weddings he has been to without pushing outside of your vision.He is so thoughtful as he learned the pronunciations of all my family members' names and leaned about the Indian wedding ceremony to make sure the music cues went well.I cannot recommend working with Chis highly enough. He is the ultimate teammate for whatever event you wish to host.
Nishant P.
06:33 24 May 23
Chris is the best! I cannot sing his praises highly enough. From the time we hired him, he was so in-tune with what my wife and I hoped for out of our...
Kristin S.
06:05 02 May 23
Chris Ward, The Other Wedding DJ, was a wonderful DJ at our company event! He chose the perfect music to set the lively mood for our lunch and meeting. His...
Scott Barnebey
23:36 12 Apr 23
To say Chris Ward is the best would be an understatement. We got so many compliments throughout the night about how much everybody loved the music. From soundtracking the dinner portion to enlivening the dance floor during the reception, he was the secret ingredient for a perfect vibe.Right from the start Chris understood our vision. He was very eager and willing to take on any and all challenges or crazy ideas we threw at him. Not only that, he was incredibly helpful with organizing and helping to plan the processional and recessional, which included accompanying live musicians. You think you are hiring a wedding DJ, but what you don't realize is you are hiring an expert crafter and audio enthusiast who understands how to work with the acoustics of a room and the flow of the evening. Chris is one of those who truly appreciates the nuances of an event, curating the mood of every moment. He knows how to read the room and every beat flowed perfectly from one scene to the next.He is very engaging and communicative, and we greatly enjoyed our video calls where we got to walk through the plan of attack from start to finish, and more importantly talk about our favorite music! He is so easy to work with, and you don't know how much you need that until you're in the thick of wedding stress. He made us feel right at home, and took the time to really understand us and tailor the soundtrack of the event to us as a couple. We felt comfortable trusting him to fill in all the gaps of details we didn't even think about, and welcomed all the suggestions for capturing meaningful moments based on his expertise and instincts.Chris's contribution to our wedding will forever be a highlight of the evening, and an unforgettable memory on top of an unforgettable night. Thank you so much, Chris!
Scott B.
16:36 12 Apr 23
To say Chris Ward is the best would be an understatement. We got so many compliments throughout the night about how much everybody loved the music. From...
Steven Chamblin
23:01 04 Feb 23
Chris did an amazing job. Throughout the whole process he was very communicative and accommodating. He was very thorough and did a preliminary site inspection and worked with us to make amazing choices. Chris killed it during the whole wedding and we couldn’t have done it without him.
Holly W.
07:08 31 Jan 23
We booked for Chris for our NYE party and there is no doubt- HE MADE THE PARTY! We never stopped dancing! He is so talented and a ton of fun! Everyone loved...
Beatrice McQuiston
21:54 19 Dec 22
We couldn't have made a better choice than having Chris as our wedding DJ. He was so wonderful to work with and made everything about the wedding process easier. Chris arrived early and was a life saver during our ceremony by providing a microphone that we needed last minute.The first thing everyone remembers about our wedding was the music! He really listened to our vision and everyone was on the dance floor all night. I highly recommend him for your wedding, you will not be disappointed!Chris, thank you so much for treating Patrick and I as friends and making our wedding day a dream. We appreciate you!
Baliño-Kubli Wedding
21:03 11 Dec 22
Chris was incredibly friendly and approachable from our very first introductory call! He has a very well-organized planning process, the Vibo app he organizes the music selections with is super user-friendly too. He also had a very keen sense of what is cocktails vs dinner vs dancing music choices which was great for us being naturally wedding newbies and stressed about how to get the right vibe for friends & family for a truly memorable, fun party/night. He knew his craft so well but was also so approachable and friendly about the process and we felt like we got the best of all worlds - he helped us integrate our unique tastes into the playlist and feel represented in the selection, he helped us avoid things like overplayed wedding songs or artists we maybe wanted to avoid, his setup and booth were beautiful (and he was open to adjusting the aesthetic if needed which we didnt but awesome he offered) and every guest told us he was a highlight of the night - "No skips! Amazing DJ!" , even our parents and the older guests which was great. He truly made for the most incredible party we could ever hope to host, the most memorable of our weddings (we had two events and this was by far our fave) and we are honestly blessed we found him!
Baliño-Kubli W.
13:03 11 Dec 22
Chris was incredible friendly and approachable from our very first introductory call! He has a very well-organized planning process, the Vibo app he...
Nathalie Weiss
19:24 04 Dec 22
I worked with Chris for a 500 person event at a museum. He was a pleasure to work with. He is professional and as a musician as well, so he ensured the music matched the vibe of the event throughout the evening.
Nathalie W.
11:23 04 Dec 22
I worked with Chris for a 500 person event at a museum. He was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process. He is professional and as a musician as...
Natalie Carlone
15:15 23 Nov 22
We hired Chris for our Wedding in November 2022. Chris was amazing to work with! He was exactly what we were looking for in terms of his style and love for music. He clearly demonstrates his passion when planning the music for the wedding. My husband and I appreciated Chris' vision for the night and his method for using our selections and building on our playlist with his own expertise to keep people dancing. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would recommend him to others. We also had many compliments from our guests and they did not want him to to stop playing. Thank you Chris!
Spencer Ruskin
03:15 07 Nov 22
Chris is amazing! He not only kept everyone at our wedding on the dance floor all night, but was a joy to work with throughout the whole process. From the beginning, he was kind, thorough, and completely professional. He outlined exactly what to expect, communicated clearly and consistently, and was easy-going and friendly in all our interactions. And most of all? The man knows music, and clearly does this from a place of love and respect for the power music has to move people.My wife and I genuinely can't say enough nice things about Chris. His recommendations were all on point, he was knowledgeable and passionate and never judgmental, and he played an amazing set all night. If you love music and dancing, don't book another wedding DJ, book The Other Wedding DJ!
Spencer R.
19:15 06 Nov 22
Chris is amazing! He not only kept everyone at our wedding on the dance floor all night, but was a joy to work with throughout the whole process. From the...
Ariana Gillman
23:22 02 Nov 22
I cannot sing Chris’s praises enough!!! This is the wedding DJ you want! Point. Blank. Period. The process with Chris from start to finish was seamless and flawless. Chris is not your average DJ who shows up and does the typical wedding shtick. He approaches each of his weddings with thoughtfulness, love, and care and really makes an effort to get to know your vibe as a couple. I have never had a DJ who is so involved in the sociology of DJ-ing and how to cultivate the best party we have ever seen. He is incredibly organized, has extensive knowledge of multiple genres of music, and is all around an AMAZING guy to work with. I would recommend Chris to anyone who wants a wedding they’ll never forget. Once we hit the dance floor, we never left!! As it should be, and Chris made sure if that. Thank you so much, Chris!!!
Joe Nathan
02:09 21 Oct 22
Chris was awesome from start to finish. Booking, planning and communication were very easy. The music app he provides is great tool to help plan the event.Day of event could not have gone smoother. Chris had the dance floor going for hours and even had us dancing during picture time!Highly recommend Chris for your event!
Joe N.
19:08 20 Oct 22
Chris was awesome from start to finish. Booking, planning and communication were very easy. The music app he provides is great tool to help plan the...
Tim Mounsey
02:41 10 Oct 22
Chris helped us throw the best dance party on our wedding day. Leading up to the day, Chris was extremely well organized and communicative - making sure that he understood the personal music tastes of my partner and I. During the wedding, Chris masterfully weaved in his own style with our favorite songs. Would recommend to anyone looking to have the best dance party without the wedding cliches.
Karen M.
23:43 20 Sep 22
Chris is the absolute BEST!! There are not enough kind words to describe him. From the minute we were engaged, I knew the music would be the heart and soul of our wedding. After countless Google searches, I stumbled upon Chris’ extremely cool website (and, glowing reviews) and was sold. His site/description reminded me of someone with whom we would be friends and lo and behold, I felt an instant connection during our first call. He was hands down one of the kindest, most organized and responsive vendors with whom we worked. Chris is unbelievably knowledgeable about music and patiently talked through the various questions we had regarding the evening’s flow. His user-friendly app allowed us to fully prepare for the wedding night ahead of time. Our guests are STILL complimenting the DJ! The dance floor rocked until the bitter end. We absolutely loved Chris and cannot recommend him enough. He’s the man!
Karen M.
16:40 20 Sep 22
Chris is the absolute BEST!! There are not enough kind words to describe him. From the minute we were engaged, I knew the music would be the heart and soul...
Sam N.
13:39 25 Aug 22
My partner and I highly recommend Chris for all your DJ needs. Chris DJ'ed our wedding in June 2022. He put in the extra time and effort to make sure he...
Cara Hertneky
00:16 10 Aug 22
My husband and I truly enjoyed working with Chris Ward (The Other Wedding DJ), as we planned our wedding. Chris was consistently professional and very helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. He is extremely knowledgeable about sound systems, music, and all that goes into planning our perfect wedding playlists.Chris even took the time to take a walk through the wedding venue with us, so that he could be fully prepared for all of the different sound set ups necessary, as we utilized his services for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.Chris has a calming energy and is a great listener, which was so appreciated as we discussed our visions for the wedding. He gave great suggestions when we asked for them, and also helped us to create our own unique playlists for our celebration. Everything went smoothly during our wedding ceremony and reception, thanks to Chris. He even worked with our other hired musicians to ensure the entire event was a success. Our wedding reception was an absolute blast and a huge dance party! Chris was so good at reading the dance floor and keeping the party going all evening long!If you are looking for a wedding DJ, who is easy to work with, extremely professional, and very talented, please consider The other Wedding DJ! We highly recommend working with Chris Ward!
Bradie Williams
20:29 25 Jul 22
Chris DJ'ed our relatively non-traditional wedding/dinner celebration in June 2022 and we could not be more pleased. Chris was incredibly easy to work with, a great communicator, flexible, and worked flawlessly with all of our other vendors. He offered valuable input on the music we wanted to hear during different parts of the evening, and also on overall wedding logistics. Most importantly to us, the dance party felt like our party, with all of the music lining up to our tastes while at the same time bridging the gaps between generations to keep everyone on the dance floor throughout the night. Would highly recommend working with Chris!
Dan M.
23:33 25 Jun 22
Chris absolutely killed it. He was super professional and accommodating. We keep receiving compliments about how great the music was at our wedding and we...
Alex N.
05:29 16 Jun 22
Chris was everything we could have asked for in a wedding DJ, and honestly so much more. He asked us great questions to help us figure out what we wanted in...
Kevin Sharkey
03:19 11 May 22
I would highly recommend getting Chris to DJ your wedding! Chris DJ'd our wedding in March 2022, and he did a fantastic job! From the beginning, Chris was easy to talk to, and it was clear that he is truly passionate about what he does. He also worked closely with us to understand our style and musical preferences. When our wedding was postponed due to COVID, Chris was extremely accommodating. We also really appreciated Chris's proactivity in coordinating with some of our other vendors to work out day-of logistics. Chris made a point to be familiar with the venue beforehand. He arrived early on the day-of to make sure the set-up was just right. Most importantly, he got everyone up on the dancefloor, played awesome music, and made sure everyone had a great time!
Kevin S.
20:23 10 May 22
I would highly recommend getting Chris to DJ your wedding! Chris DJ'd our wedding in March 2022, and he did a fantastic job! From the beginning, Chris was...
Bridget Gavaghan
15:31 16 Dec 21
Chris was our DJ for our November 2021 wedding. And he was fantastic to work with. He was accommodating when we had to delay our original November 2020 date. Chris was our favorite vendor to work with while we were planning our wedding. He understands art of putting together a great playlist and really listened to what we wanted in regards to the music for our wedding and also as an MC. I cannot recommend Chris enough.
Bridget G.
07:38 16 Dec 21
Chris was our DJ for our November 2021 wedding. And he was fantastic to work with. He was accommodating when we had to delay our original November 2020...
Kayla Adiletto
23:52 09 Dec 21
There is truly NO ONE better to DJ your wedding than Chris. I’ve been to many wedding and experienced some rough DJs, so when it came time to plan my own wedding, I knew I needed to find the right person. Chris was everything and more. He curated a perfect vibe and it was as if we were long time friends the way he captured mine and my husband’s taste. He was so good, that my friends and family were clapping and yelling “one more song!” at the end. Hire Chris, you won’t regret it.
Meghan Hughes
16:43 01 Dec 21
Chris is absolutely wonderful to work with. He's attentive, professional, detail oriented, and just the nicest person. His talents took our wedding to the next level! We continue to receive compliments from our friends and family specifically about Chris and how great the music was at our wedding. Hire him for your wedding! It was the best decision we made!
Meghan O.
08:45 01 Dec 21
Chris is absolutely wonderful to work with. He's attentive, professional, detail oriented, and just the nicest person. His talents took our wedding to the...
Marina Goland
13:31 06 Oct 21
Selecting a wedding DJ was very important for us, as I love music and have quite an eclectic taste in music. I've been to many weddings where everything was perfect except for the music, which completely killed the vibe and then I've experienced the opposite, and remembered how memorable those weddings were. Chris was recommended to us by another wedding vendor, when I expressed my anxiety about finding a DJ and not wanting a "typical wedding DJ." Well Chris was not that! First and foremost, he's a super nice and organized guy - incredibly responsive, detail oriented and thoughtful. He spent a lot of time getting to know us, understanding the vibe of our wedding, music tastes, etc.. He had a very detailed questionaire to understand everything about our music tastes, and executed perfectly! Our reception was exactly the fun, eclectic dance party we wanted, and our cocktail hour/dinner had the perfect blend of indie/international/jazz tunes we loved! All of our friends and family raved about the music and just how much fun they had. If you want an amazing wedding DJ, Chris is your guy! Cannot recommend him highly enough!
Alex DeLuccia
14:22 29 Sep 21
Chris is the absolute best wedding DJ! We worked with him for our wedding on 08/15/2021, and have an endless amount of good things to say about him. At the onset of wedding planning, my wife and I knew that music would be an incredibly important aspect of our wedding, and agreed that we needed to work with someone who would be able to seamlessly integrate the music that is most meaningful to us into the proceedings of such an important and sentimental day. Chris was the perfect fit for the job. From the beginning of the process, Chris was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and super easy to work with. When we made the decision to postpone our wedding from 2020 to 2021, Chris immediately let us know that he was available to work the new date that we had chosen. His flexibility in switching dates helped provide peace of mind in the overall process of moving our wedding back a year - things just would not have been the same without Chris at the DJ helm! We had many questions along the way, and Chris was patient with us in answering them, and was always willing to jump on a phone call to talk through details. The day of proceedings (cocktail hour, dinner and dance) could not have gone better - his music selections for each portion of the evening were simply phenomenal!! After our wedding, my wife and I received heaps of praise and positive feedback for Chris's song selections. We will forever be grateful to Chris for creating the atmosphere for such a joyful evening.Simply put, there is no better wedding DJ than Chris. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
Alex D.
07:17 29 Sep 21
Chris is the absolute best wedding DJ! We worked with him for our wedding on 08/15/2021, and have an endless amount of good things to say about him. At the...
Chloe Bowman
15:57 18 Sep 21
Music is super important to my husband and I, so our choice in DJ for our wedding (8/29/21) had to be perfect. And The Other Wedding DJ was just that. Chris made our entire day run smoothly, from the ceremony to the reception. Out of all of our vendors, Chris was the most attentive to detail and wanted everything to be perfect. He was very responsive, we spoke to him numerous times before the big day to make sure we were all on the same page. We are still getting compliments on the music and how fun the night was. The dance floor was packed the entire night. We cannot thank him enough for being a part of our special day! I would recommend him to anyone.
Jorge S.
08:54 18 Sep 21
Music is super important to my wife and I so our choice in DJ for our wedding had to be perfect. The Other Wedding DJ was just that. Chris made our entire...
John Kuhn
13:23 12 Sep 21
We feel so lucky to have worked with Chris. He was our wedding DJ at Bok in South Philly on 8/7/21. Chris is a clear and conscientious communicator. He was thoughtful and detail-oriented in emails, and jumped on phone calls a couple times with us, too, to make sure everything was in order prior to our wedding. Booking through his website was easy, too!The day of the event, Chris was incredible. He arrived early, and set up sound systems for us in two locations. He was relaxed and fun. He'd had us share some of our Spotify playlists with him in advance, so he knew our style, and he also shared a sample of different genre sets he's used in the past, too. The music was so good that guests literally started dancing before dinner, and people didn't leave the floor until the very end of the night.Lastly, Chris is super kind. I can't recommend him enough! Again, we feel so lucky he was available for our wedding.
John K.
06:22 12 Sep 21
We feel so lucky to have worked with Chris. He was our wedding DJ at Bok in South Philly on 8/7/21. Chris is a clear and conscientious communicator. He was...
Rossana Duffy
13:58 01 Dec 20
Chris was the best DJ we could have possibly picked for our wedding! He was attentive and detail oriented from the very beginning, which we deeply appreciated. He made sure our wedding flowed smoothly, and seamlessly rolled with the punches even when some things changed at the last minute. He was able to make the party fun, without using any cheesy gimmicks that other DJs may employ. Our wedding was about a month ago and we are still getting rave reviews about the music from our guests. We would be happy to recommend him to anyone for other weddings and events!
Rossana D.
05:59 01 Dec 20
Chris was the best DJ we could have possibly picked for our wedding on 10/31/2020! He was attentive and detail oriented from the very beginning, which we...
Emily Hiserodt
14:29 01 Nov 20
Chris was amazing from start to finish. He was extremely detail-oriented, attentive, and just all around seemed like a super cool dude. We really liked that he had surveys for us asking for us to pick our top 5 'need to hear' and bottom 5 'do not dare play this at our wedding', among other music preference questions. We loved that he was super open to us giving him inspo playlists that we created on Spotify for our cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. He played everything we wanted to hear from our playlists and 'filled in the blanks' with PERFECTLY aligned song selections of his, and he did it really well. We received a lot of compliments from our guests at how great our DJ was. Also, we aren't dancers! We wanted everyone at our wedding to have the option to dance if they wanted, but we more so wanted just chill hang-out vibes (which was perfect given that we had a pandemic wedding and we much preferred everyone to just enjoy themselves outdoors social-distanced - instead of crowded together spewing potential covid particles everywhere - while having some good convo and drinks while enjoying some great music). On that note, Chris was also super safety-oriented, which we very much appreciated. We are the first of our close friends to get married, and we will absolutely be recommending him to any of our Philly-area friends that decide to get married in the future!
Danielle U.
20:18 24 Oct 20
When more than one family member ends up in a split on the dance floor you know the music is hitting! My partner and I are truly thankful to have had the...
Madalynne
15:42 23 Oct 20
Wow! What a great DJ! My husband + I had to cancel our destination wedding and plan a new wedding here in Philadelphia. Chris was a pleasure to work with. He offers a customized selection of music, which we wanted. He is easy going but professional and made our wedding day perfection... even during a pandemic! Thanks Chris.
Maddie F.
08:42 23 Oct 20
Wow! What a great DJ! My husband + I had to cancel our destination wedding and plan a new wedding here in Philadelphia. Chris was a pleasure to work with....
Julie Gibson
15:24 15 Jun 20
My fiance and I hired Chris to DJ our upcoming wedding on 10/18/20. Little did we know that a pandemic would change our world, and along with it, all our plans for the forseeable future. Unfortunately, we've had to totally restructure our wedding plans since most of our guests will not be able to come. Our new plans can not include Chris, and he has been AMAZINGLY SUPPORTIVE and UNDERSTANDING given this unpredicted situation. Although we can't speak for his DJing (although I'm sure it would have been awesome), he is the BEST kind of person you could hope to work with. What a kind, honest and professional person!!! I will definitely hire Chris in the future should we ever need a DJ, and I will be recommending him to all my friends and colleagues!
Julie G.
08:17 15 Jun 20
My fiance and I hired Chris to DJ our upcoming wedding on 10/18/20. Little did we know that a pandemic would change our world, and along with it, all our...
Isaac Loftus
02:29 31 Jan 20
My wife and I searched high and low for a wedding DJ that fit the vibe and sensibility we were looking for. Our number one priority was having a great dance party. Rather than an MC we wanted an honest to goodness DJ. We couldn't be happier that we decided to hire Chris. Once dinner ended the dance floor was full all night! People were having so much fun we decided not to stop to cut our cake. We were having too good of a time. He not only exceeded our expectations but was an awesome person as well. I'd give him six stars if I could.
Isaac Loftus
02:28 31 Jan 20
My wife and I searched high and low for a wedding DJ that fit the vibe and sensibility we were looking for. Our number one priority was having a great dance party. Rather than an MC we wanted an honest to goodness DJ. We couldn't be happier that we decided to hire Chris. Once dinner ended the dance floor was full night! People were having so much fun we decided not to stop to cut our cake. We were having too good of a time. He not only exceeded our expectations but was an awesome person as well. I'd give him six stars if I could.
B C.
20:56 28 Jan 20
Our wedding needed good food, tequila, and a great dance party. Those wild dance dreams came true thanks to the brilliant stylings of Chris Ward aka The...
Megan Levi
20:59 27 Jan 20
Our wedding needed good food, tequila, and a great dance party. Those wild dance dreams came true thanks to the brilliant stylings of Chris Ward aka The Other Wedding DJ. On the dance floor Chris brought the funk, the noise, the oldies-but-goodies, the hip hop, the appropriate selection of pop, and he even managed to work in some of our weirder requests. During each part of the night he created the perfect atmosphere with his carefully considered program that appealed to guests of all stripes and ages. Cocktail hour was celebratory and sexy. Dinner was smooth and energetic—but Aunt Betty could still hear her conversation. He was on his equipment game—including a custom DJ booth—and provided mics for speeches. Almost as important as the post-dinner dance blitz was our slightly complex ceremony. We married ourselves—no officiant—so the music cues were really important to keep time and set the tone. We had two phone calls and a few emails leading up to the big day—which, in the midst of wedding planning, was the perfect amount of hands-on time—and Chris nailed everything. It was a magical evening made more so by the thought and care that Chris put into the soundtrack of our night.
Sarah B.
12:14 09 Dec 19
I work for an event venue and we have hundreds every year. Chris is on our preferred vendor's list because he always does an amazing job. He has been hired...
Sarah Katz
19:55 24 Nov 19
Chris was the perfect DJ. He really took the time to understand the vibe we were going for with our wedding. We weren’t the Cha Cha Slide kind of crew, but we did want people out on the dance floor all night. He created the perfect sound track to get us through all aspects of the night: cocktail hour, dinner, dancing. He was also a great emcee—he kept us on schedule and knew how to keep the party going at the same time. All of our guests commented on how fun the night was. I cannot recommend Chris enough! Thank you, Chris!
Sarah K.
11:54 24 Nov 19
Chris was the perfect DJ. He really took the time to understand the vibe we were going for with our wedding. We weren't the Cha Cha Slide kind of crew, but...
Liz Incollingo
23:00 09 Nov 19
Chris and I had been in contact for an entire year before my wedding, and the communication was always great. My now husband and I loved Chris right away and knew he would be the perfect fit for our special day. So many of our guests came up to us throughout the wedding, and commented on the music and how it was some of the best of any wedding they've been to. Chris really is a kind, genuine soul. I couldn't stop hugging him at the end of the night, because he really did such an awesome job at bringing our wedding to life. Thank you so much, Chris, from the bottom of our hearts!
Amanda Bryden
01:07 25 Oct 19
Words don't do justice to how grateful we were to have Chris curate and DJ our wedding. He is professional, receptive, and responsive, all while maintaining an easygoing attitude. Months later, my wedding guests are still complimenting the music and atmosphere of the night, which is 100% thanks to Chris. Music was a priority for us when wedding planning, and Chris was able to integrate our individual taste in music into a format that was accessible (and dance-able) for all of our guests. Even folks who I thought would never be caught dancing in public stayed on the floor all night! Only good things to say about Chris as a DJ and human!
Amanda B.
18:06 24 Oct 19
Words don't do justice to how grateful we were to have Chris curate and DJ our wedding. He is professional, receptive, and responsive, all while maintaining...
Clay Bedwell
13:18 24 Oct 19
Chris is the best - true professional and a great DJ. Have this man at your wedding, you will not regret it.
Sande Friedman
22:01 23 Oct 19
Chris was amazing to work with! Organized, reliable and communicative. Everyone has commented to us since our wedding about how the music was the best that they've ever heard at a wedding. We heard all of the important songs that we had requested and felt that Chris completely delivered on everything that we had discussed in our planning meetings. 10/10 would hire again.
Jesse Petas
21:51 23 Oct 19
Chris made my wedding. We wanted to go for something different than that typical wedding DJ playlist and he delivered. We had some requests that he worked in beautifully but mostly left it up to him. He set the tone perfectly and everything moved seamlessly from the first dance, through dinner, and til the end of the night.Everyone was on the dance floor the entire evening and I cannot tell you how many people said "this is the best music at a wedding I've ever heard" or "this is the best vibe at any wedding I've ever been to." He put so much care and thought into being a part of it and that meant so much because he was a large part of the best day of my life.Considering how much most DJs charge for minimal effort, Chris was very reasonably priced and well worth every penny. The attention to detail and the professionalism were unmatched. Don't go anywhere else. You'll regret it!
Jesse P.
14:46 23 Oct 19
Chris made my wedding. We wanted to go for something different than that typical wedding DJ playlist and he delivered. We had some requests that he worked...
Anand & Cara
21:04 06 Aug 19
We found Chris online and immediately knew it was going to be a good fit. His site telegraphs his good taste, so we always knew that the music would be on point. And it was, able to get several generations on the dance floor and keep them there. But Chris was also incredibly organized and surprisingly detail oriented. The flow of the night was super well thought-out, and even the best angle for the speakers was considered. Chatting with Chris and meeting with him reinforced that we were in for a pro-grade experience. We can't recommend him strongly enough: Chris was a huge part of making it the best night of our lives!
mary feighan
23:04 24 Jul 19
Chris was the perfect choice for our wedding this past May! I felt that the music/ DJ was one of the biggest decisions of wedding planning and did a ton of research before coming across Chris and his website. My husband and I were excited and impressed immediately. He was very responsive, very easy to work with and made the whole process run so smoothly. We felt that we could personalize the wedding with our favorite songs and Chris allowed us to show our personality through music, while giving us the right direction. He is a great guy and easily one of the best decisions we made. The dance floor was full and our guests were up dancing all evening. I got so many compliments from guests throughout the night and for weeks afterwards about how great the music was! 5 stars is not enough!
Michael Miller
17:21 23 Jul 19
After looking online at some wedding DJ options, I typed into google..." wedding DJ that do not suck". There was Chris, The Other Wedding DJ. I looked at his site and reached out to him. He responded quickly and was very kind and funny in our emails back and forth. The rest was easy. We talked on the phone, met in person, my wife liked him a lot... The rest is history. The dancing, the advice, and the music were great. He has his own approach. What you get is great music, good sound, and a good guy. He did not come with the lights, loud announcements, air horns, his announcements were right for our party. He let the party happen and guided the moods on the dance floor. Hire him, you will have a good time.
Angelo Spagnolo
20:27 22 Jul 19
Adding Chris to our wedding “team” was one of the best decisions we made leading up to our wedding. He was so on top of every detail relating to audio and order of events. He’s had a ton of experience both as a performer and DJ and you can really feel that there is no extraneous bologna working with him. Chris worked with us to make sure the flow of the evening was just how we wanted it and pointed out some pitfalls what we were potentially walking into.It was a wonderful feeling on our wedding day to trust the man behind all that will make the hips shake. Highly suggested!
Irwin Roman
23:01 21 Jul 19
1 month after the wedding and our families are still raving about 2 things. The food, and the music. As a fellow DJ I know how difficult it can be to make everyone happy, Chris was able to do that and then some all why being unique and not just a boring top 40 DJ. I would recommend Chris 1,000 times over. He is polite, makes the prep work before your big day easy and is also very accommodating. If you want to dance and have a good time you want to hire The Other Wedding DJ!
Andrew Garcia
23:10 13 May 19
Chris is a consummate professional and gentleman. Attentive to detail, passionate about music of all genres, and lastly, mindful of how to appeal to groups of all ages, creeds, and colors. This was extremely important to my wife and me because of our highly diverse attendance at our wedding. If you're looking for a tasteful and exciting alternative to the Macarena and the Cha-Cha slide, Chris is your DJ. Chris provided a space and an ambience for me, my new wife, and our families to create lifelong memories.
Kelly Cammarata
02:35 12 Dec 18
Holy cow. Chris brought our wedding to life. From the music welcoming guests to the venue, to cocktail hour, to the reception, it was perfect. We got married weeks ago and we still have guests messaging us about how much fun they had and how amazing our DJ was. We had an epic dance party for the second half of the night (my husband even did a "split" - and he doesn't just pull that move out for anyone, he really needs to feel the groove). Chris was so helpful leading up to the wedding meeting with our coordinator to go over what equipment needed to be set up and the flow of the day, he met with us to talk about what kind of music we would like to hear and what our hopes were, he took all of that and just really knocked it out of the park. For our future friends that get engaged I will 100,000% recommend The Other Wedding DJ.
Kyle Scott Wilson
20:33 11 Dec 18
My wife and I chose Mr. DJ Chris Ward to provide the soundtrack to our wedding reception. I am a musician and my wife is a filmmaker so the crowd at our wedding was mostly young artists and musicians. DJ Chris Ward absolutely slayed it. Years later, our friends continue to talk about how fun the dance party at our wedding was. In fact, I recently attended the wedding of a friend who hired DJ Chris Ward based on his experience at our wedding and I don't think I've ever danced more at a friend's wedding. Every time I decided to sit a tune out, I found it simply impossible... If your wedding (or party of any kind) is going to include a lot of your friends ( and not too many crotchety aunties and uncles) and you want a dance party that everyone will actually remember, look no further.
Matthew Kreiner
00:28 11 Dec 18
Chris recently DJed our wedding in NYC, and we were thrilled with his work. He took our requests into account, even as they involved songs in other languages and from other cultures, and crafted a wonderful evening of songs for cocktail hour, and for dancing the night away. Both our friends and our families were excited to dance--there was something for everyone, and not one song out of place. On a more administrative side, Chris communicated well and promptly, and delivered his services on time and in a friendly manner. We couldn't recommend him highly enough!!!
Tom Fleischer
16:38 10 Dec 18
Chris DJed at a close friend's wedding and I knew immediately I wanted him at ours. He takes great care in sitting with you (the couple) and making sure you get to hear all of what you want to hear, and none of what you don't (very very important). He also isn't shy about telling you when the songs you choose just don't work for dancing, but could work during dinner. And his #1 goal is to make sure everyone goes home remembering that they went to a killer party that happened to also be a wedding. I would highly recommend Chris 'til the end of time, a shame we can't have him DJ a party for us every weekend 🙂
Tommy Manson
14:20 10 Dec 18
Chris was the perfect DJ for my wife and I's wedding. He was able to mix in all of the special songs my wife and I handpicked while keeping true to his own style and flow. Besides the handful of songs my wife and I selected, we let Chris have all creative control and do his thing. It was so amazing to have music that got everyone up and dancing, including all of our older relatives. Wedding planning can be extremely stressful, so being able to trust Chris with the keys to the soundtrack was such a relief. A true professional at what he does!
Eric Dell Schwortz
23:32 09 Dec 18
After attending a friend's reception DJed by Chris, he was at the top of the list for our own wedding. He was very professional and personable, got to know us and what we wanted in terms of the music, and did a fantastic job. He promised an epic dance party, and that's what we got. Definitely the most fun I've ever had at a wedding, which is exactly what you want at your own, and the music was a big part of that. Highly recommended. Thanks, Chris!UPDATE: Three years later, and I still get friends telling me how awesome our wedding was (thanks in no small part to Chris's DJing)
Alison Brill
21:53 09 Dec 18
Chris was the perfect DJ for our wedding in every way. Our first face-to-face meeting with him helped us envision and lay out the night -- which we needed because we did not have a wedding planner. Our wedding moved through three different spaces and had five different musical moments (pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktails, dinner/music/toasts, and reception). Chris got a sense of our tastes and recommended and played the perfect complements at each stage. Chris also went to the venue to figure out the sound system and took care of renting any extra equipment that we needed. The night went flawlessly. Chris's DJing is an art that he takes seriously and executes masterfully. We recommend him for any event without hesitation.
Katherine Gano
15:43 06 Dec 18
We could not have imagined a better DJ for our wedding than Chris. He met with us prior to the wedding to discuss every aspect of the day, including ceremony cues, dinner playlist, and style of music for the dance portion of the evening. He is super professional, and also just a really nice guy. He took all of our requests for songs / overall musical tone, and then added his own expert choices in to deliver what was (in my obviously biased opinion), the best wedding dance party I've ever attended. We are still receiving compliments on the music and overall vibe of our wedding - we are so grateful for all his hard work, and we would highly recommend him to anyone.
Rebekah Mueller
15:27 05 Dec 18
Chris was absolutely awesome! He can get any group dancing during the night, and does a perfect build-up. I highly recommend him to anyone getting married, or for any event. He has great taste in music, so you should feel totally comfortable guiding him with songs you like and styles, and he can add in a way that makes it all better!
Carly Ianuzzi
14:29 30 Nov 18
Chris was amazing to work with, book him for your wedding! Chris' vision for a wedding aligned with ours - the best dance party like you're at your friend's house party. Chris was thoughtful, asked us questions about us as a couple, music we love, listen to together and separately. He was open to exploring playlists we created and incorporated our dinner playlist we listen to while cooking/having dinner during cocktail hour and dinner. It was so sweet and like a slice of home at our wedding. For real, we could not have asked for better. Our guests also complimented how great the music was.
Lauren Stenberg
17:20 07 Nov 18
Working with Chris was incredible from start to finish. We of course had our own vision and specific songs we wanted to hear on our day and it was clear that he had a skill set to include our various interests.We didn't want the "typical" electric slide/YMCA" vibe you get at many weddings-- and it was clear that this was not what we were going to get.But his interpretation, expansion and elaboration on those themes and songs was just perfect. He reads the crowd, and effortlessly added his talents to the magic of our day. The music was so good, we extended the evening to account for those who needed to get down.---just a little more. Hire this man. You will not be disappointed.
Martin S.
11:06 13 Jun 18
I have the great fortune of knowing Chris for years through the Philly music scene and his monthly DJ nights. When my wife and I decided to get married,...
Jason Bachman
22:42 11 Nov 17
