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Non-Traditional DJs
Newsletter
Early 2026

Thank you Planners, Venues and Vendors

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Intro

In case you don't remember me, I am the owner of Non-Traditional DJs (and also one of the DJs). I just wanted to say thank you.

2025 was our busiest year ever, and a huge part of that was because of vendors like you trusting us with your couples.

 

As of this year, we’re now a team of 32 DJs, and together we helped more couples than ever have weddings that actually sound like them. Not cookie-cutter playlists, not hype-man MCs, just great music and great vibes.

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Our approach (still the same)

  1. A wedding that sounds like the couple
     

  2. Customized music
     

  3. Minimal announcements

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What couples usually book

Most couples get:

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  • A 7-hour DJ
     

  • Three separate sound systems (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception)
     

  • Best dance party ever
     

  • Our standard DJ rate is $2,950 for 7 hours (I’m $3,250)

Budget-friendly options (for the right couples)

Associate DJs

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We offer a $2,000 “Associate DJ” option for couples who:

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  • Want great DJing

  • Are okay submitting playlists

  • Understand this is a newer wedding DJ building their portfolio (and they might make mistakes)

  • These DJs often come from clubs and bars and are a great fit for lower-pressure weddings.

 

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Small-Venue Program

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We also offer a $2,000 “Small-Venue Program”

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  • Main-tier, experienced wedding DJ

  • 4 hours or less

  • One room

  • Easy load-in

  • *Not all DJs participate, but it’s been a great option for intimate weddings.

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Female DJs and bilingual DJs

  • ​One of the largest collections of female DJs anywhere here
     

  • A deep bench of bilingual DJs and MCs (10 languages)
     

  • Spanish speaking DJs here

Chinese-language weddings

​A dedicated Chinese-language team

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  • MC & officiant fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin here​

  • MC & officiant fluent in Mandarin here

  • DJ with Cantonese roots (speaks English) here

​South Asian + Arabic weddings

  • ​In 2025 we brought on a DJ with Pakistani and Egyptian roots (here)
     

  • Multi-day weddings, Bollywood, Bhangra, music in other Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, etc
     

  • Arabic music, Dabke, familiarity with Muslim customs and more

Musicians

We have a music booker on staff and regularly provide:

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  • Ceremony musicians (strings, piano, harp)
     

  • Cocktail hour bands (jazz, guitar, classical)
     

  • Hybrid DJ + live musician setups
     

  • Music page here
     

  • Ask me for our full musician-price sheet 

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Photo booths & lighting

We provide photo booths and lights every weekend during wedding season

 

  • Print and digital photo booths here
     

  • Uplighting (lighting page here)
     

  • Party lighting
     

  • Standing disco ball (pole-mounted — nothing hanging from ceilings) Video at Blue Hill here, at BBG here

Philadelphia

Philly here we come

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  • We have expanded to Philly here
     

  • We have two wedding DJs based in Philly (and more soon)
     

  • And it's actually closer than a lot of the Hudson Valley venues

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Hudson Valley & Catskills

Our upstate team​

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  • We have three DJs in the Hudson Valley
     

  • If they are available, we can do Beacon Roundhouse to Gather Greene with no travel fee
     

  • If they are booked, one of our NYC DJs will make the trip (add'l fee)

Hiring

We are hiring wedding DJs who live in the following areas:
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  • Philadelphia / Southern Jersey
     

  • Connecticut
     

  • Hudson Valley (directly north of the city as far as Hudson)
     

  • Catskills (north west of the city closer to PA border)
     

  • NYC and surrounding areas

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Price List

Here are most of our prices. We have a separate list for all the musicians, let me know if you want it

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  1. DJs - $2,950 for 7 hours

  2. Ben - $3,250 for 7 hours

  3. Associate DJs - $2,000 for 7 hours

  4. Small venue program - $2,000 for 4 hours
     

  5. DJ overtime - $500 per hour

  6. Afterparty sound system - $500

  7. Travel fee - $250 per hour from DJ’s home
     

  8. Print booth -  $1,500 plus tax

  9. Digital booth - $700

  10. Uplights - $500 for 12, $750 for 24

  11. Standing disco ball - $650
     

  12. Musicians - Ask. I have a price sheet I can send you with price ranges.
     

  13. Chinese language MC and officiant - $2,000

  14. Chinese language MC - $1,500

  15. Chinese language officiant - $650
     

  16. Karaoke afterparty - $2,000 for 2 hours

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In Conclusion...

  • I love you!
     

  • You are the best!
     

  • 2026 is going to be a very special year for you!
     

  • Thank you :)

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