Wedding entertainment in Ottawa, in one booking.
Quoted on a short call.
I'm Sean Chi, an Ottawa wedding DJ and MC. I plan the music and coordinate lighting, booths and a vetted vendor team around your wedding timeline.
I plan complete wedding entertainment in Ottawa: DJ, MC, lighting and a photo booth, with a vetted team for photography, video, live music and transportation. We work from one timeline, and I quote your venue and coverage on a call.
Key takeaways
- One planning call and one timeline cover the music, lighting, booth and vendors.
- The core is DJ and MC for dinner and dancing, or ceremony to last dance.
- Lighting, booths and effects are add-ons, confirmed in your quote.
- I coordinate a vetted team for photography, video, live music and transportation.
On this page
What a complete package is
It is one plan for the parts of the night that have to move together. I DJ and MC across the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
Dancefloor lighting, uplighting, a photo booth or 360 booth and dancefloor effects are arranged for your event. They are cued into the same run sheet as the music.
The hard part of a wedding is rarely one vendor. The photographer, the DJ, the booth and the timeline are often strangers who first meet on the day, and the seams show. One plan keeps them moving together.
How one booking runs
- Short call
You tell me your date, venue and what you want covered. I quote on the call. No deposit to talk.
- Planning call
We build the timeline and your must-play and do-not-play lists. You can text me changes.
- One shared run sheet
Entrances, speeches, first dance, cake cutting, booth opening and effects all go on it.
- Everyone gets the same heads up
Your photographer, booth and other vendors see the same timeline.
- The day
Sound, lighting, booth and effects answer to one run sheet, so the energy carries from ceremony to last dance.
I schedule the booth to open during the salad course, before dancing starts. Early guests use it while the room is quiet.
Core, or core plus the look
| What you get | Core | Core plus the look |
|---|---|---|
| DJ and MC | Dinner and dancing, or ceremony to last dance | Everything in Core |
| Sound | Sized to your venue | Same |
| Lighting | Dancefloor lighting | Uplighting in your colours, confirmed in your quote |
| Booth | Not included | Photo booth or 360 booth, arranged for your event |
| Effects | Not included | Dancefloor effects cued with the music |
| Planning | Planning call, timeline, must-plays and do-not-plays | Same |
There is no price list. I confirm scope and an itemised quote on a short call. Photography and video are quoted by the vetted pros I coordinate. A 50% deposit holds the date, and full terms are on the standards and booking terms page.
If you only want background music, or plan to handle the music yourself, this package is more than you need.
The team I coordinate
I carry your plan to vetted photography, video, live ceremony or cocktail music and transportation providers, including people I have worked with for years.
You choose from the vendors I recommend, and you can bring your own. Photography and video are quoted by the pros at their own rates, and I run the shared timeline so you are not the project manager.
We have a really wide range of taste, from house to country to rap to oldies, and he nailed every single one.
Complete wedding package FAQ
What does a complete wedding entertainment package include?
The core is DJ and MC, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception coverage, a planning call, a timeline and your must-play and do-not-play lists. Uplighting, extra room lighting, booths and dancefloor effects are add-ons. I also coordinate vetted photography, video, live music and transportation on the same timeline.
How much does a complete wedding package cost in Ottawa?
I quote it on a short call, once I know your venue, hours and what you want covered. The core is DJ and MC for the dance floor or the full day. Lighting and a booth go on top, and photography and video are quoted by the pros at their own rates. A 50% deposit holds the date.
Do you cover the ceremony, cocktails and reception in one package?
Yes. I cover ceremony sound, cocktail hour music and the reception announcements for the entrance, speeches and first dance. I DJ across the day. A separate ceremony space may need its own sound and a wireless mic for vows and readings, and I plan that into your quote. Tell me the venue and I will confirm the details.
Can I add lighting or a photo booth?
Yes. Uplighting, extra room lighting, a photo booth, a 360 booth and dancefloor effects are add-ons, confirmed in your quote and cued into the same timeline as the music. The announcements are built into every package. I also coordinate photography, video, live music and transportation.
How far ahead should I book wedding entertainment in Ottawa?
Book 6 to 12 months ahead if you can. Summer Saturdays go first, and coordinating more vendors takes earlier planning. Shorter notice can still work for a DJ and announcements, so check your date. My last-minute page explains how fast a date can lock.
Do your packages cover Gatineau and the Quebec side?
Yes. I am based in Ottawa and regularly work Gatineau and Quebec-side weddings. Ottawa, Gatineau and the valley are home turf. Farther out, travel is built into your quote, so there is no surprise line later. Tell me your venue and I will include travel in the written quote before you decide anything.
Do I have to use your vendors, or can I bring my own?
You can choose from the vendors I recommend, and you can bring your own. I share your timeline with whoever you book, and I tell you honestly how each option fits your day. You meet each vendor before you commit.
What if I already booked a photographer I love?
Great. I work with your photographer on the shared timeline and give them the same heads up about speeches and the first dance as everyone else. One shared plan helps them get the shots, and it keeps you present at your own wedding.
Tell me your date and venue.