PROFESSIONAL WEDDING DJ ENTERTAINMENT
We know that your wedding is huge day for you, and it only happens once, so it has to be epic. The DJ you choose for your wedding has a massive impact on how the night goes. Picking the right one can make the night, and picking the wrong one could really kill the vibe. Your wedding can and should be the party of a lifetime for you, your family, and your favourite people. We want to help you make that happen by offering the best choice for your wedding DJ in Calgary.
When you book with Mico Entertainment, we will work with you to create your perfect wedding playlists, with everything you want, and nothing that you don't. From before the ceremony, to the last dance, and all the special moments in between, our expert wedding DJs will be mixing the best songs — live, and they will gladly play any song requests that comes to mind at the wedding.
You will have access to our unlimited digital music library, as well as full consultation and support from the moment you book with us. We'll give you all the information and options that you need to make song selection a piece of cake. This includes access to our easy-to-use wedding entertainment questionnaire, which simplifies the process of choosing your songs, as well as covering the finer details regarding what you expect from us as your wedding DJ service provider.
Each bride and groom will have their own tastes when it comes to wedding music, but we all want the same result: an epic, unforgettable night where everybody leaves happy, with plenty of stories to tell. In order for this to happen, you need a DJ you can count on to show up early, happy to be there, prepared with all info printed out, and all the equipment and backups that are required to ensure the day goes smoothly.
A wedding isn't awesome by chance. A big part of a wedding's success is all the planning that goes into the wedding in the months leading up to the big day. We understand how many things you have to book as a wedding couple to-be, and we'd like to help lighten the load for you, by offering the best customer service, support, and planning — 7 days a week. You can call, text, or email us anytime, and we'll be be there promptly to assist you. We love answering questions about wedding entertainment and removing stress from your life.
From the first call to the last dance, you'd have a direct line to our founder and director, DJ Mico Migliarese. (He is the guy writing about himself in the third person right now.) With over 13 years of experience DJing weddings here in Calgary, as well as several years abroad DJing with Melbourne Entertainment Company, he knows a fair bit about what works when it comes to weddings. If you get in touch for a free consultation, you can ask him anything that's on your mind regarding weddings, and figure out if we're the right fit for you. He loves what he does, and enjoys being to one to manage the entertainment for every wedding. Just like you, he wants everything to be perfect!
When you leave your entertainment to the professionals, you can relax and enjoy the moment on the best day of your life.
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Calgary DJ Packages & Pricing
We offer personalized wedding DJ services tailored to your needs, with packages that include everything you want, and nothing that you don't. After a free consultation, we'll provide you with a quote that covers everything we discussed, outlining your perfect wedding would look like. We prefer offering customization and options, rather than giving pre-determined packages which include extras that you're not after.
But, we can give you some information and ball-park figures, which can help answer an important question:
"How much does a wedding DJ cost in Calgary?"
Professional wedding DJ companies in Calgary typically charge between $1300 - $2000 for a reception, and $200 - $500 for the ceremony. Our DJ services are flexible and reasonably priced near the lower end of that range. The exact price depends on a number of factors, including location, travel time (outside of Calgary), venue, hours, number of guests, and optional upgrades such as LED up-lighting, projector + screen, extra speakers and subwoofers. We want the price make sense, and we don't make you pay for anything that you don't need at your wedding. Some companies are able to charge $2000.00 - $3000.00 and above because they are excellent at business, with plenty of reviews, corporate partnerships, and a high Google ranking. They may indeed be awesome DJs too, but the high price point does not exactly guarantee that they will be the best option for you. We always recommend that you speak with the company, ask questions, and get a feel for the vibe. On the opposite end of the price range, some beginner/amateur DJs (who have little no portfolio) may charge what seems to be a "good price", but we know from experience that entrusting a mystery person with such an important role at your wedding is risky move. If you haven't been referred by a friend, and they have no information available online for you to check out, then booking them as your DJ is a roll of the dice. We have heard and witnessed countless horror stories where the DJ completely kills the vibe at a wedding: not listening to the clients, not playing requests, being rude to guests, playing terrible music, poor sound quality, too loud, too quiet, not dressed properly, abrupt/choppy mixing, leaving the party with no music for extended periods of time...sadly, we have seen and heard it all when it comes to lousy wedding DJs. Nobody needs that at their wedding! If you have a look at our site, and we have a chat on the phone, you'll have a pretty good idea of who we are and how we do things. We'll be on the exact same page throughout the whole process. You'll have peace of mind knowing that your DJ is going to show up early, looking snazzy, and playing all your favourite songs at the right volume level. You will be able to relax in the months leading up to the wedding, and enjoy the moment when it comes, knowing that the tunes are sorted and the DJ is locked in.
Example Package: Ceremony + Reception
A frequently asked question is, "What do your wedding DJ packages include?"
We provide personalized packages with everything you need, and nothing that you don't. This allows us to offer a competitive rate among professional wedding DJ companies in Calgary. So it depends on what you want.
Here is an example of the services we would include in a DJ entertainment offering:
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Music mixed live by professional DJ for the ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dance (4pm - 12am)
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Separate sound system for outdoor ceremony, with wireless handheld microphone
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Access to unlimited music library & we take requests on the day (if they fit your vibe)
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Feel free to use our hand-picked Spotify playlists for ideas
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We create personalized playlists, with everything you want, and nothing you don’t
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DJ reads the crowd and adapts to the vibe, transitions songs smoothly
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DJ will start and fade your key songs (first dance etc.) exactly as you tell us
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Custom pre-made song edits are available upon request
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Use of wireless handheld microphone for speeches
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DJ can make announcements on the mic to keep the night flowing
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Pro sound system, finely-tuned, appropriate volume (2x 1000 watt speakers)
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Clients can inform the DJ if they want the volume higher or lower
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Classy, minimal LED dance floor lighting (1x Yorkville LP-LED 4X)
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DJ arrives 1.5 - 2 hours early to set-up and sound test
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Overtime (after 1:00 am) is $150 per hour, paid at the start of the hour
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Full consultation and support from now until everyone goes home happy
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Full refund if you have to cancel due to an unforeseen impediment/concern (covid lockdown, disaster, health emergency)
Most of the services listed above would be considered essentials, which are included in every wedding DJ package we offer.
For example, every DJ on our team has an unlimited music library, mixes the best songs live, adapts to the energy in the room, and routinely checks the sound levels to ensure a smooth experience for everybody.
Some details are event-specific (ceremony music, outdoor setup, bigger sound system for more guests, etc.)
We also offer upgrades, such as LED up-lighting, extra speakers and subwoofers, extra microphones, and more. It's all up to you.
After a free consultation, we'll know exactly what you need, and we will provide you with a customized quote, at a competitive price.
Everything you want, nothing that you don't
With Mico Entertainment Group, every event is unique and fully customizable. Rather than give pre-packaged quotes, we listen to our clients and offer personalized packages based on your needs. The best result for your wedding entertainment starts with a free consultation. This is just a quick chat over the phone, which usually only takes 5 -10 minutes.
You can also ask us any questions you may have about weddings. After we discuss the details and the vibe you're going for, we will have all the information we need to send you a personalized quote, with everything you want, and nothing that you don't. This also gives us a chance to get acquainted and see if we are the right fit for each other. You definitely want to know your DJ before you book them. Your wedding is once in a lifetime, and it must be perfect!
LED Dance Floor Lighting
Classy, minimal, perfect for weddings
When it's time to dance, we like to dim the room, and light up the dance floor. People feel more comfortable dancing in the dark. Nobody wants to feel like an ant under a magnifying glass. There is definitely a sweet spot when it comes to lighting.
The Yorkville LP- LED4X is our standard dance floor party light.
It contains 4 LED lights on one bar. They change colours to the beat, providing light and colour for the dance party when the room lights have been dimmed or turned off.
No lasers, no strobes, no polka dot patterns, nothing crazy or distracting. This is a wedding light, not a school dance or a rave light. (However, if you actually want your wedding to look like a rave, we can definitely make that happen.)
Clients and photographers love the LP-LED 4X because it uses a wash effect, which produces an even light source that does not ruin your photo album. Many other commonly used DJ lights cast little dots of colour on people, which looks tacky in photos.
Our party light is simple and effective. It keeps your photo album looking fresh and clean. Of course, if you have some ideas about lighting, we would be happy to discuss and customize with you.
An example of our party light in action, at a rather epic wedding, in the Crystal Room at the Fairmont Palliser, Calgary.
The Yorkville LP-LED 4X
And another epic wedding in Radium!
LED Uplighting
LED uplighting is a wedding entertainment upgrade provided by professional wedding DJ companies. Uplighting can provide colour, warmth, and illumination to your wedding reception venue.
How does LED uplighting work?
We place individual LED lights along the bottom of the walls, so that they shine up to the roof. You choose the colour that suits you and your décor, and we'll set up the perfect amount of lights for your venue, usually somewhere between 4 - 10. You can illuminate the walls, or highlight specific elements of the room, such as pillars, backdrops, the head table, and more.
Is LED uplighting worth it?
That is totally up to you. Not every room can or should have LED uplighting, so this is a matter of personal choice. Some wedding venues have their own built in lighting system, like the Cornerstone Theatre in Canmore. Some rooms may look better naturally with their own decor and interior design, for example, Venue 308 in East Village Calgary. Some rooms come to life with our professional wedding uplighting services, like the ballroom at the Sheraton Eau Claire, as pictured to the left.
In the end, the choice is yours! If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
What is LED uplighting?
Shades of white and blue wedding uplighting at the Sheraton Eau Claire Wildrose Ballroom, a fantastic choice for a large wedding venue in the heart of downtown Calgary.
Photos by Kai Mrazik.
Wedding Planner: Events by Neesa
Wireless Battery-Powered LED Uplights
We use sleek, small, battery powered LED uplights, which we can control in unison wirelessly. We set one light to be the master, and the rest will follow. These lights can be set to one colour, programmed to change colours gradually, and there are other modes including a sound-to-light mode where they change colours to the beat. You can pick the colours that you want for your wedding. They can really take the party to the next level, if it suits the venue and the vibe you're going for.
Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies
Outdoor ceremonies are very popular among wedding couples, and for good reason. Enjoying the sun the and natural beauty of our province is a great way to take your wedding ceremony to the next level. And luckily, living in Calgary we are blessed with an average of 333 days of sunshine each year, so there's a good chance that you'll be able to enjoy your outdoor wedding ceremony from May all the way to October.
As a full service professional DJ company in Calgary, we gladly provide outdoor wedding ceremony services. Whether your outdoor ceremony is a few steps from your reception area, or you're holding the ceremony in an entirely different location, we will happily be there to provide the music, speakers, microphone, and anything else you require to proceed. We can also bring portable power sources for remote and unpowered locations.
Our professional DJs will start, stop, fade, and transition all of your key songs exactly as you tell us. From the bridal procession, to signing the papers and walking away like a boss with your legalized soulmate, we will be there to ensure the sound is perfect throughout the whole ceremony. With our crystal clear communication and simplified music selection process, we'll know exactly what you want, and will be prepared to deliver just that.
Beautiful views for a wedding ceremony, at Pinebrook Golf and Country Club.
Photo by Lindsey Elora
Our professional wedding Calgary wedding DJs are ready to help you make your wedding the best day of your life.
Wedding Music Playlists
Our music library is unlimited! We can play any song that exists on the internet. Here are a few sample playlists that we have put together on our Spotify profile. We have playlists for every part of your wedding: ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dance. Based on our combined decades of experience DJing hundreds of weddings here in Calgary and the surrounding area, we have found that these songs are the best of the best.
At weddings, people want to dance to songs that they know and love, nostalgic anthems and hits that they grew up listening and partying to. They want to belt out the lyrics in unison to their favourite sing-alongs.
Every couple has different tastes in music, so these songs are just examples. Consider these playlists as inspiration for your own wedding. You can pick and choose the songs you like, and skip the ones you don't. Our thorough music selection process will make it easy for have the perfect playlists tailored to your style.
Tap this button to visit our Spotify profile, where you can find all of our handpicked, expertly curated
wedding music playlists.
The DJ Setup
To save you time and help simplify your wedding planning process, we are happy to provide answers to 4 of the most commonly asked DJ setup questions below.
1. What will the DJ setup look like?
Above this text, we have provided some example photos of our DJ setups at weddings and events throughout Calgary, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere, B.C., and beyond. It is a gallery, which you can swipe through to browse.
Each of our DJs uses slightly different professional audio and mixing equipment, but we are all experts at making sure that things look and sound professional. The sound system at your wedding will be tailored to the number of guests, size of the venue, and the vibe you are going for. This will all be detailed in the customized quote which you will receive after your consultation with Mico. We are fully mobile, and we can guarantee a neat and tidy setup anywhere in the world.
2. Where should we put the DJ setup?
Such an important question! To ensure the best experience for you and your guests, we highly recommend that the DJ setup is positioned facing the dance floor, with nothing in between. The DJ needs to be able to see and hear what is happening. They need to be able to vibe with the dance floor, so they can play all the right songs at the right time, and keep people happy. Placing the DJ far away from the dance floor with tables in between may lead to a disconnected experience, which we want to avoid if possible. That being said, we understand space can be limited, and we will always do our best no matter the setup situation.
For the ceremony, we like to setup on the back right or back left corner, behind where guests are seated, with our speaker facing the bride, groom, and officiant. We want to be as discrete as possible, so that the photographer can get wonderful photos without our equipment in the way. We need to stay close to the ceremony, so that we can hear and adjust sound levels. We need full vision of the proceedings, so that we know when to play each of the requested songs.
3. How much space will the DJ setup require?
For the reception, on average, about 10 feet wide by 4 feet deep, to be safe. This includes the 2 speakers on each side of a standard folding 6 foot table. If we are adding a subwoofer, it will usually go right in the middle, underneath the table, or sometimes it will be attached to the bottom a speaker. The LED dance floor lighting may be placed behind the DJ, or in any part of the room where it can work its magic without obstructing anything.
4. Do we need to provide a table, and tablecloth? What about a canopy tent for outdoor ceremonies?
In most cases, we do ask that the venue/client provides a standard 6 foot table with table cloth to hide the cords, for the reception. For the ceremony, a smaller square table will usually be just fine. Some of our DJs prefer to use their own portable DJ booth. We may also provide our own table and cloth for a small fee, if you prefer.
Overhead coverage is a requirement for outdoor weddings, in order to protect the DJ and their equipment from potential rain and intense sunlight. In most cases we ask that the venue/client provides a10x10 canopy tent. We can also bring our own for a small fee.
Wedding Videography - Highlight Reels
An affordable option to capture your dance floor highlights
At a fraction of the cost of a full videography package, we can add a video highlight reel to your wedding DJ package. For those who don't want the full-length, all day video shoot, this could be a great option.
We are DJs first and foremost. Music is our focus and our specialty. We do however have professional videographer friends, who would be happy to put together dance floor highlight reels like the one you see above.
You can leave your phone tucked away and enjoy the present moment with your favourite people.
Our videographer will capture all the highlights for you.
