The Best Classical Wedding DJs in Hartford, IA

The Best Classical Wedding DJs in Hartford, IA

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22 Wedding Bands & DJs in Hartford, IA

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A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Hartford, IA

Born from a long time love of music, an entrepreneurial spirt, and an eye for design and organization ASE DJ was started 18 years ago. Tim, a musician and savvy entrepreneur immediately saw a need in the DJ industry for a professional approach to great weddings and with Missi’s eye for design, organization, and marketing they have grown to be the midwest’s most requested Wedding Entertainment Company with 3 locations and an amazing team of people. A true "American Dream” story; their once “side hustle” has blossomed into a full time growing business that also employs their children and is still sparking their creativity to this day.

ASE helped ease our minds throughout the entire planning process! The entire team, start to finish, made our big day a breeze! We loved that they sent out an email the week of to all of the vendors ensuring that they were all on the same page! ASE even pulled off a suprise photobooth rental, gifted to us by my (the brides) parents! DJ RJ was the best! We threw a lot of "untraditional" reception ideas at him and he went with it, supported it and best of all, had fun with it! We had a great time and RJ really listened to our requests! We gave him a broad genre of music and he got it right! The entire team was truly the best! Would highly recommend to any couple looking for a quality company who care for every single wedding they work!
Caitlin F., 2 months ago
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Yeti House Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Hartford, IA

What once started out as a favor for an old high school teacher has now turned into a thriving business for Ryan Schumacher in central Iowa. Ryan has been the emcee and DJ for many events in the midwest since 2014. Events have included high school dances, private parties, weddings, silent discos, Oktoberfest, Baconfest, and many fundraisers and events for Special Olympics Iowa. He has a passion for music and a love for people having a good time! Contact him today for your party needs with quality entertainment at a great price!

DJ did an awesome job! The client portal was super easy to use and he found all of the weird songs I requested during the ceremony! He also did great during the dancing part of the reception with little direction that I gave him!
Abbie Van R., a year ago
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DJ Obie 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Hartford, IA

I got into DJing by accident. After learning that working as an Industrial Engineer in a fortune 500 company didn't bring me much fulfillment, a friend suggested I join his DJ company. His company supplied DJ services for over 200 weddings a year! After my first wedding gig I was hooked. It gave me purpose, and an outlet I never knew was possible. I quickly became the most requested DJ in the company and within my market. Now I DJ on my own, and I'm so blessed to be able to curate an atmosphere of joy where families can connect.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Obie is seriously the BEST!! He always brings such great energy that there’s no way anyone can have a bad time. Every wedding I’ve attended where he’s the DJ I’ve always had a smile on my face because of him. So many guests that were at our wedding continue to speak so highly of him. Our wedding was an absolute blast and I am so grateful he was our DJ!! I will always HIGHLY recommend DJ Obie!
Daly & T., 2 years ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves Hartford, IA

Choose your perfect wedding DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and Photo Booth with an entertainment company and name you can trust, GUARANTEED. We are as professional and fun as it gets, yet simple and AFFORDABLE. Let our team absorb your stress like a sponge! Since you'll be working exclusively with one company, your entire experience is guaranteed to be a breeze, and you SAVE $100 per service when bundling them.

Direct entertainment LLC was just what I needed for my wedding a one stop shop! I was able to get my photographer Dave, Videographer Alex and DJ Chip all at one stop! All 3 were very friendly and accommodating! They discussed with me and helped me with the whole process! Very great to work with, just WONDERFUL!!
Crystal B., 4 months ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Hartford, IA
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We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 25 years in budget friendly packages. We also offer spectacular wedding photography and HD Video. Visit our site and see over 1 million photos, thousands of reviews, and some great package prices. If you give us a call before you book any of these vendors you'll quickly learn why over 15,000 couples have chosen us to help make their special day magical. All packages include expert planning assistance, which will take away a lot of the stress associated with planning your wedding! We are available nationwide including your area!

We would highly recommend A Better Dj & Photographer Nationwide!! They are professional, courteous, very knowledgeable & created a smooth, fun, upbeat vibe on our wedding day. Sound system, all photography & video were amazing!
Elissa S., 6 months ago
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DJ DAS Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Hartford, IA

DJ DAS Entertainment is a dependable, attentive, supportive DJ service company in Des Moines. DJ DAS Entertainment is a premium entertainment service for weddings, corporate events, school events, and private events. We have been in the entertaining field for more than 20 years. We are proud to create a fantastic party with all ages on the dance floor, ultimately making the event memorable for the couple and their guests. DJ DAS Entertainment is dedicated to offering the highest quality DJ services with style, elegance, and knowledge.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ DAS is incredible to work with! He makes the whole process fun and stress-free!! He truly cares for the bride and groom and their families who he's working with as well. Freinds, family, and all your guests will have nothing but praise to share about how awesome DJ DAS made your wedding reception!
Natalie & D., 3 years ago
Vows & Vibes 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Hartford, IA

We are Vows & Vibes, central Iowa's only company to offer officiant, live music, DJ and personal attendant services to the entire Midwest region. Jessie is a professional speaker and trained performer and will add love and enthusiasm to your ceremony as your officiant. Chris is a talented piano player/singer with a large variety of songs and has been an established wedding DJ for over 10 years. Together, we will help create a day to remember!

Awarded Best of Zola
Vows & Vibes was the BEST decision we made at our wedding! (Besides getting married of course lol) Chris and Jessie were fantastic. Chris is a phenomenal entertainer and Jessie was a godsend on our wedding day. She stepped up as a day of coordinator and made the day feel seamless and stress free. The venue ran into a few issues the day of and Jessie stepped in to make sure it got fixed before anyone noticed. The wedding guests knew where to be and when. She was fantastic! They both kept the party going from the ceremony to the reception. If you’re looking for a kick a** entertainer and an amazing day of coordinator to make your big day a party to remember, I would 1000% recommend booking with Vows & Vibes. All I can say is thank you for being a big part of what made our day so special!
Heidi, 2 months ago
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Electric Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Hartford, IA

A 10 year veteran to the Wedding industry, Electric Entertainment stands out as a premium vendor across the midwest. Our team of professionally trained DJs are here every step of the way from planning to execution to deliver a true experience for your guests. We perform. We entertain. We execute your vision.

Megan and Logan were great to work with in the early stages, and then Ali & Drake took over about a month before! They all were fantastic to work with and I could definitely tell that Ali & Drake were the best match for my wedding. I wasn't sure what to think about booking a company that matches a DJ to your wedding after booking, but they really did take the time to find what music style I liked and which DJ was going to vibe the best. Highly recommend!!!! The entire planning process was so easy with them and the online portal was so simple to use! They truly made my day exceptional!
Emma, 3 years ago
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DJ BRETTLY 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Hartford, IA

Welcome to DJ Brettly’s award winning, highly reviewed world of premier entertainment! Based in La Crosse, but, travels throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, DJ Brettly is your ultimate choice for unforgettable weddings. With exceptional experience and dedication, DJ Brettly ensures your special day is both flawless and memorable. Whether you're planning the wedding of your dreams or seeking a seamless event experience, DJ Brettly’s impeccable music, engaging presence, and personalized touches set the stage for an extraordinary celebration. DJ Brettly is alsoDJ at Stadium View, Legends, Icon, The Glenwood and more!

DJ Brettly was incredible as our wedding DJ. He took such care in preparing for our big day and on the day of did everything we wanted. We got SO many compliments from guests and our other vendors on how amazing he was, and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. He went above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend him enough! We have already referred him to two other friends getting married next year
Courtney L., 6 months ago
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Weddings By Carue 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Hartford, IA

Capturing Wedding Memories and Creating High Vibin' Entertainment For Fun Loving Couples. Serving Iowa, Colorado and Missouri. Our fun loving, award winning wedding team makes it happen. We’re passionate storytellers. We believe that natural, REAL moments with REAL emotion are the moments you’ll want to remember the most. Our photojournalistic style is distinct, passionate, & exclusive. What sets us apart is our ability to portray the emotions & events of your wedding day. We take a fresh, colorful approach to each & every wedding with unmatched style, vision & creativity.

The BEST of the best! From the first moment that we exchanged emails, then calls, I knew we would be hiring Carissa and her team to be part of our wedding. We hired them for photography, videography and to be our DJ for ceremony and reception. We absolutely love our photos and are videos! Make sure to take a few sunset photos as these are our favorite. And our DJ was amazing as well! The guests had such a great time. Living a few hours away, Carissa helped me along the way giving me advice and resources. She always made time in her schedule to talk and help me when I got stuck. We did not do a first look and she helped me figure out the timeline to ensure we captured everything important to us. Her service is a 10/10!!!
Sarah R., a year ago
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Nicky Avalo Studios 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Hartford, IA for additional fees

Nicky Avalo Studios (N.A.S.) is known for elevating the expectation and experience at every wedding, corporate, and private event all across the Midwest & the U.S. We have branches in cities such as; Omaha, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Chicago, and more. We offer services such as; DJ’s, Photo Booths, Videography, Photography, and Live Musicians (consisting of string quartet, harpist, violinist, cellist, and pianist) for every type of event. Our mission is to provide a unique and memorable experience to every client and every event we do.

Awarded Best of Zola
The string trio and our DJ, Eric, were both amazing! They went above and beyond our expectations. I believe Eric may have even helped our family move table decoration boxes during setup! The ceremony set up was perfect, and we could hear every note and word through the mic, even through the wind gusts. We were hearing from guests all night about how lovely the string trio played and that they recognized a lot of the songs. They even helped get our shy flower girl up and dancing during cocktail hour! Eric was the best DJ we could ask for. He met us during cocktail hour to introduce himself and confirm entrances and bridal party names. He was so professional, but also fun and laid back. He played the perfect jazz set during dinner. We could even hear some people at tables nearby singing along to Frank Sinatra between courses! As with most weddings I’m sure, the timeline isn’t always concrete, but Eric made sure we didn’t stray too far without being pushy so that we still had time to visit guests before speeches and dancing. Being true millennials, we wanted to relive the glory days of the 2000s as part of our night so a lot of our song choice centered around that, but we also wanted to make sure our guests enjoyed open dancing too. Eric was great at accepting requests and his set was amazing. My 92 year old grandmother was on the dance floor for Dancing Queen and it is a memory I will never forget! Towards the end of the night, Eric played all our pop/punk songs and I don’t think the bridal party left the dance floor until the end. We are so happy that we chose you guys for our music. We couldn’t have asked for a better team or a better night. Everything Eric and the string trio did just exceeded our expectations and we will gladly recommend you all to anyone and everyone we know! Please send our heartfelt thanks and share our praises with the members of our string trio and Eric. They helped make our wedding perfect and we are so happy with the services. Thank you all again for an incredible and unforgettable night!
Nicole, 3 months ago
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prayzHim Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Hartford, IA for additional fees

For over 11 years, we've specialized in bringing quality music entertainment to weddings all across Southeast Iowa & beyond. Because for us, this isn't just a business, it's a passion. We get to play a part in the love story of a newly married couple. We get that front row seat to watch love change lives. That's why we treat every client like they are our only client. After all we only get one opportunity with them to do things right. If you're interested, the fastest way to get a quote is to reach out through our website once you've decided what you're interested in: prayzhimentertainment. com/packages

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ PrayzHim is amazing, and was absolutely perfect for our wedding! Andrew was a great communicator, was clear and upfront about everything, and was super easy and fun to work with. He did a superb job managing the flow of the reception, and kept our guests entertained and the night running smoothly. I cannot count how many times we were complimented about our DJ--everybody loved him! Andrew is a natural, funny, charismatic entertainer :) The wedding games we played were very enjoyable, for my bride and I as well as our guests. It was also comforting not having to worry about crude language in the songs or awkward questions during the Shoe Game--Andrew keeps everything family-friendly! Overall, we would highly recommend DJ PrayzHim for your next event, and especially for weddings!!!
Austin and H., 3 years ago
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Sonorous Strings 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Hartford, IA for additional fees

Drawing on our 15+ years of experience as an ensemble, Sonorous Strings’ versatile musicians have enchanted guests at many hundreds of weddings, wedding receptions and other special events. From classical masterpieces to modern hits, including "Bridgerton"-inspired tunes, our repertoire caters to diverse musical tastes. We are always open to arranging special requests to create a personalized musical experience for you and your guests.

The Sonorous String quartet did a wonderful job at our wedding. They had a great selection of music to pick from and also have the option for you to pay a small extra fee for any songs /pieces they may not have. We were very impressed with the fabulous music they provided at our ceremony. They went above and beyond across the board. They even coordinated with the officiant to make sure timings were right. Overall, a great experience, and we could not have chosen a more high quality string quartet for our wedding.
Laura F., 2 months ago
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Standing Room Only Orchestra 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Hartford, IA for additional fees

This versatile group of superb musicians and seasoned vocalists is ready to entertain live at your wedding reception or special event. Standing Room Only Orchestra is available in a variety of sizes to suit your needs, and will keep your guests on the dance floor, having fun for hours! The band's talented and inspired musicians love to perform a wide variety of music including: Swing, 50’s and 60’s, Motown, Disco, 80’s, Top 40 hits and more - Any and every kind of music you can dance to! Choose amongst our ten-piece orchestra, nine-piece performance orchestra, or six to seven-piece band for non-stop dancing!

We hired SRO for our wedding in August 2024, and had a great experience! Leading up to the big day, they were always quick to respond to emails, answered every question I had, and provided excellent recommendations for songs when I had trouble deciding. On the day of the wedding, Kara was an awesome emcee, and the band was wonderful! The dance floor was packed the whole night, and many of our guests commented on how great the music was. If you're looking to book SRO, you won't be disappointed! (Photos by Colin Lyons Photography)
Katy M., 10 days ago
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Erin Brooker-Miller, Harp 

5.0

  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Hartford, IA for additional fees

Classical and Irish harpist Erin Brooker-Miller is a talented and experienced musician based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the Principal Harpist of the Des Moines Symphony and performs regularly with ensembles and as a soloist throughout the midwest. Erin has received many prestigious awards and accolades, both nationally and internationally. With over 10 years of professional experience playing for weddings and events, Erin’s harp performance will add the perfect musical touch to your event.

She was absolutely amazing to work with and she is outstanding on the harp! She created a customized song for my entrance and it turned out exactly the way I envisioned it! Guests could not stop complimented us on how beautiful the ceremony music was!
Elizabeth, 3 years ago
Star Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Hartford, IA

Here at Star Entertainment our motto is "It's Your Time To Shine" because it is our mission to help make you the star of your special day! Whether you're looking for a DJ to supply music for your reception, a Day-of Coordinator to keep your event running smoothly, or a Wedding Planner to handle the important details, Star Entertainment is here to help bring your vision to life! Our services include DJ/MC, Wedding Planning, Day-Of Coordinating, Photobooth, Karaoke, Trivia, Music Games, Wedding Games, Oversized Lawn Games & more!

We hired Star Entertainment for our Wedding DJ after seeing them host “Name That Tune’s” & Karaoke around town! They have positive & professional MC services & I can select all my favorite music for the ceremony & reception. After our complimentary 2 hour planning meeting I felt so organized & confident in our schedule for the day. It honestly gave me a direction for planning all the other details of my wedding day. I’m thrilled that hiring them as a DJ gets me a day-of coordinator included, because that’s something I planned on getting for my wedding anyways! There was also a few add-ons I went with that I didn’t even know were options, like a photobooth & karaoke! They’ve been exceptionally helpful every step of the way. Can’t recommend enough!!
Nicole & J., 2 years ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Hartford, IA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Hartford, IA?

Live bands typically range from $1,900 to $18,500, averaging at $4,200. DJs range from $600 to $3,800 and average at $1,500. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

Ultimately, the cost will depend on the number of hours booked, and in the case of live bands, how many musicians are in the band.

Do bands and DJs typically play the entire party from start to finish?

It depends! 90% of bands and DJs in Hartford, IA cover cocktail hour and 80% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 63% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

Do most bands learn new songs if you ask them to?

60% of bands in Hartford, IA will learn new songs! Make sure you ask about the lead time they need to learn and rehearse something new.

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Hartford, IA?

The most popular bands in Hartford, IA are The Nashville Wedding Band, The Creswell Club and Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. The most popular DJs are Yeti House Entertainment, Affordable Music and Sound and A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth.

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