

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!

He was so great to work with and really listened to us about all of our must-play songs. He created a cohesive set based around our music tastes, while still finding songs that guests from all generations could dance to. The dance floor was full of energy the entire night! We received lots of compliments from our guests about the music. Even the staff at our venue commented that they had never seen a dance floor having as much fun as ours, lol!
Chris was so kind throughout the whole process, super communicative, and a true pleasure to work with. He's also a true musician and music lover which made all the difference in his set.
If you're looking for a DJ to make your wedding the best dance party ever, The Other Wedding DJ is 100% your guy!!
Music is a very important part of both of our lives and Chris was able to skillfully and seamlessly piece together every second of our wedding. We felt very taken care of.
Chris's equipment knowledge is top notch, he made sure to have all the right equipment for the space. His extensive experience made for amazing sound and everyone noticed his talent.
His use of the app Vibo made this process so easy. We added songs for each segment of our day, and Chris was the thread that wove it all together.
Chris coordinated with the few live musicians we had to ensure timelines and sound were aligned well. Chris personally communicated with our day of coordinator to get everyone on the same page. For these many reasons our day ran so smoothly!
All of our guests mentioned how extraordinary The Dj was. From teenage nieces and nephew's to our parents in their 60s and 70s, and everyone in between, the vibe was right alllll night.
There's no one else we could picture to dj our wedding.
The dance party was one of the parts of our wedding I was most looking forward to (besides actually getting married, of course), and Chris completely delivered. We built out our song preferences for each part of the night using the Vibo app, which made the process fun and incredibly easy. Chris has just about every song imaginable in his library. And if he doesn’t, he’ll find it. He was even able to edit songs to fit perfectly for our parent dances, which was such a thoughtful touch.
He also handled the ceremony sound setup for a small additional (and very fair) charge, and everything sounded flawless from start to finish. Chris gave us the freedom to express ourselves through our music and MC preferences, but when it came time to keep the energy flowing, he took charge and executed our vision perfectly.
Our dance floor was packed all night, and so many guests commented on how great the music was. If you’re looking for a DJ who’s talented, flexible, and truly cares about making your day feel personal, The Other Wedding DJ is the one.
Unless, that is, you’re Christopher Ward, and your abilities are so obvious and your talents so manifest that you couldn’t be ignored even if you wanted to be. On July 5th, 2025, the day of my wife and I’s wedding reception, Chris shepherded our party along musically – and I know definitively that we could not have had anyone better at the helm, and that our night was so much more inspired because of him. Every contingent of wedding guest rained plaudits upon my wife and me for our pick (my WIFE's pick, to be clear) of DJ: moms, aunts, high-school buddies, work pals, jam-band-loving cousins, pop-obsessed 20-somethings. Everyone loved Chris – and everyone could see, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight the next day, that he was special, and because he was so special it made our reception that much more memorable in turn.
And it wasn’t just the music that Chris excelled at: He is also just an all-around good person and awesome guy. He spent HOURS talking with us on the phone in preparation (and he never made us feel bad for asking more questions). He went to great lengths to pronounce every one of our family members’ and friends’ names correctly, going so far as to ask for pronunciation recordings WEEKS in advance. And to top it all off, he acted as a wedding planner the day of our reception: He checked in with us, made sure we were following our schedule – and then he easily adjusted if we decided that the schedule needed some tweaking. In sum, I have no hesitation stating both staunchly and declaratively that Chris Ward is the finest DJ in Philadelphia. You need to book him, you need to snag him right now – because pretty soon he will be out of reach for all of us, his calendar will be filled for years in advance. Chris is a true talent, a true artist – and a true friend. So if your big day is coming up, save yourself from any more music-related stress and take my advice: You have just found your wedding DJ. You are not going to find anyone better, that much I can assure you!
When it comes to the day itself, Chris is a true professional. He was at the venue early to set up and expertly managed the atmosphere from the ceremony through the reception. He exceeded our expectations for the dance party, cooking up a set that kept us and our guests glued to the dance floor. It was an absolute highlight of the evening.
Hands down, Chris was one of the best vendors we worked with for our wedding. Do yourself a favor and hire him. I promise you won't regret it.
From our first interactions with Chris over the phone to our wedding day, he was one of our most thoughtful, comprehensive vendors. He was so generous with recommendations for how to create the event we were dreaming of. And we immediately vibed on our music taste for the whole wedding—from guests arriving to the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and the dance party, his playlist never missed. Honestly, I was having so much fun, I didn’t leave the dance floor for the entire reception (luckily my now-husband socialized for me, haha). It was one of the best parties I’ve ever been to, and we’ve had many guests tell us the same. Everyone was impressed with Chris. If you’re looking for a DJ who knows music, can read a room, and can make your event feel curated and seamless, don’t look anywhere else!
Also want to mention how much of a pleasure he is to work with. He was attentive, collaborative, thorough, and passionate about making our day the best it could be from the moment we contacted him. We planned our wedding in 3 months, which could've been a nightmare, but he helped make the process seamless. He set up multiple calls with us leading up to the wedding and took his time on each call to make sure he knew exactly what we were looking for. We simply cannot say enough about him. Just a terrific experience in every way. Our wedding would not have been what it was without him! THANK YOU, CHRIS!!!
If you're looking for a thoughtful, kind, and creative DJ to curate the perfect dance party at your wedding reception, look no further than Chris.
He used our personalities and music interests to make a wonderful playlist and kept people dancing the whole time.
Something that I’d really like to mention is that there were times that a song or band that we wanted to hear maybe wouldn’t fit the vibe of a dance party, so he’d suggest another song or another time to sneak it in. For example, I’m a dead head but you can play a 20 minute jam during the reception! So he suggested a few other Grateful Dead songs and said we could sneak one in during the dinner and it worked perfectly!
We received a ton of positive feedback from people of all ages about Chris. And if we had to do it again, we’d pick Chris every time. We highly recommend his services. He was GREAT!
Thank you, Chris!!
Chris did an awesome job on the wedding day as well. He worked with us to have a seamless set that kept people dancing all night. He also did the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. What really stood out was Chris's ability to mix genres and cater to all of our guests, from our grandparents to our college friends. Everyone, no matter their age or musical preference, had an amazing time.
Beyond the music, Chris was a joy to work with—punctual, friendly, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day perfect. He coordinated effortlessly with our other vendors and kept the night running on schedule without a hitch.
We got a lot of compliments on our music and would absolutely recommend Chris for all of your DJing needs!
Chris created a total party atmosphere, which was exactly what we had envisioned. The experience was incredibly customizable, and as big music fans, we loved being so involved in the process. He seamlessly blended our music selections with his own, which were spot-on, keeping the dance floor packed all night. His ability to beat match was fantastic, ensuring there was never a dull moment.
One of the highlights was that Chris sent us the playlists after the wedding, allowing us to relive those unforgettable memories anytime we want. It’s a special touch that we’ll always cherish.
We would recommend Chris to anyone looking for a wedding DJ without hesitation. He came highly recommended by friends, and he exceeded our expectations in every way. If you want a DJ who’s not only talented but also genuinely cares about making your day unique and unforgettable (and is just generally a really cool dude), Chris is your guy. 100/10!
EDIT: we just came from a wedding 6 months after ours and multiple people told us we had the best music at any wedding they’ve ever been to. Couldn’t recommend more
"Wedding of the century" was one of our guests reviews when talking about the music! And while Chris kept the music to our style, he did so good throwing down Missy, and several guest started to break dance!
Chris made the music of our wedding the highlight of the night, giving certain songs a whole new meaning to us, sparking memories we will never forget.
I would recommend Chris for your wedding in a heartbeat!
Chris gave very thorough descriptions of what he could provide, what to expect throughout the planning...


