Mark is incredible! He was recommended by our wedding venue and had DJed our friend's wedding a few years back. As part of the process, Mark shares an online planner that makes it simple to request specific "must-play" songs as well as any songs that you do not want played during the event. During our live call, Mark made several suggestions about various aspects of the wedding that we hadn't even thought of, for instance, the song we wanted our wedding party to walk down the aisle to, the song that would play after our ceremony finished, the cocktail hour music vs. dinner music, and more. He also provided recommendations & suggestions to help perfect our timeline. Mark was energetic, communicative & responsive, and he was flexible to a few last-minute changes the day of the wedding. He was truly able to read the room/crowd. We felt very comfortable with him throughout the process, especially the day-of. All of our friends & family raved about Mark's emceeing as well as the music that he played. Finally, his pricing was also very reasonable and included uplighting. We would highly recommend Mark for your next event! read more

Mark was an absolute pleasure to work with at our daughter's Bat Mitzvah at Long Branch Farms. Because of the layout of the space, and the fact that we were doing the ceremony on site, we had three different sound system set ups which he managed seamlessly. He also kept kids entertained and adults and kids on the dance floor all night long. Mark also did a great job keeping the event running smoothly by really sticking to the timeline which we appreciated! I can't think of anything I would have changed or that he could have done better. Would highly recommend! read more

It was a pleasure to work with Mark from the beginning of wedding planning to the end. He was the DJ and MC during our wedding reception. From the initial Zoom call, Mark listened to the vision my husband and I were trying to achieve. He is experienced and familiar with all types of music. He gave us homework to compile several playlists for our wedding reception. After we completed this, he took care of the rest. Mark is organized, efficient, punctual, and very easy to work with with. I highly recommend him for your event. read more

Holy holy holy smokes! Mark created the most magical night of my life last night! We had the most terrific Bar Mitzvah experience imaginable. Mark literally was able to work the entire crowd of 130 people varying from age 5-85. We had a blast. I was sweating. Singing. Laughing. There's nothing i would have changed about the night. Mark also entertained the kids for hours and kept them Occupied while we had a leisurely and enjoyable dinner. This guy is a 10. I'm turning 48 next month and just decided I'm going to plan a big 50th party for myself because last night was so fun--- maybe I should book Mark this soon??? read more

A great MC/DJ is VITAL for any wedding reception. They set the tone of the entire event; they make sure all timelines are meant in a reasonable time; and they keep the party going for as long as our guests have the energy to dance the night away. So when it was time to find our perfect DJ/MC for our long-awaited wedding, I scoured countless of websites, reviews, and recommendations until I landed on Mark Addington. From our very first phone call, I knew Mark would be perfect. It was the kind of conversation where personalities instantly meshed, where I smiled and laughed thanks to his friendly demeanor, and where I KNEW I found my DJ/MC. I hired Mark very early on, almost 10 months before our wedding, but as we got closer to the wedding date, I appreciated how Mark kept in touch and followed up with me often. On the big day, everything went PERFECTLY. Mark's upbeat tone kept the atmosphere light and happy. His music choices, which I decided to leave to him based on our preferences, were spot-on throughout the night. And he made sure all important events started at the exact time. Mark also provided gorgeous up-lighting for our reception which looked amazing in our pictures. Then at the very end the night, he even played a special song for my husband and I to have one last private dance before packing up for the night. I can't say enough positive things about Mark. He was not only a delightful person to work with, but also an amazing guest at our wedding. If you have any doubts at all, don't! Mark will take care of you, I promise! read more

We just had our wedding this last weekend (in Mill Valley) with Mark, an exceptional DJ. From start to finish, Mark's candor on the phone leading up to the wedding during our first meeting was superb, and made us feel immediately like this was the right man for the job. Mark also has a deep deep knowledge of music (house, latinpop, salsa, disco...whatever) and we needed mark to help bridge the gap between my now wife's latin/jewish family and my jewish/ashkenazi family not to mention all of our friends who are not jewish or latin. Mark's professionalism, talent, and ability to keep the dance floor absolutely rocking all night long (from 7 - 12) made our reception unforgettable. His infectious energy, and seamless coordination with the venue and other vendors were truly impressive. Mark's easy-going nature and responsiveness made the planning process a breeze. He was the easiest vendor to work with of anyone we had at the wedding, and you can tell he is super super experienced at making sure the event and planning flows smoothly and clearly. We highly recommend Mark for his ability to create an electric atmosphere anywhere! And we will be booking him again in the future. Thanks Mark! read more

Mark knows how to read the crowd. For our wedding, he kept playing banger after banger and kept the dance floor SO FUN all night. He was absolutely professional, friendly and we had such a blast working with him. He was so great at catering to our needs and preferences. The music planning process for our wedding was so easy to go through thanks to him! If you want someone who knows reads crowd well and brings amazing energy to the party, Mark is your guy!a read more

Mark was the best DJ/MC we could have possibly wanted for our wedding! We had big dreams for our wedding reception, and Mark pulled through in a huge way. My husband and I put together a super elaborate trivia game with sound, music, and lighting cues - and Mark absolutely went above and beyond to make it a smashing success. On top of that, Mark was great at reading the energy of the room and getting everybody on the dance floor. He was super thorough and great to work with - he never missed a single detail. Thanks Mark for the best wedding ever!!! read more

Can't say enough about how great Mark was for us! My now wife and I hired Mark as our DJ with warnings that we were somewhat eclectic people in our music tastes. Lots of musicals. Lots of Disney. You get it. Mark listened and gave suggestions on our playlists that we gave him. He was responsive and courteous and made some great suggesions. On the day of, Mark was there early, got everything set up, made sure to comply with the noise regulations of our venue, and everything operated so smoothly I didn't have to worry about it at all. The only thing I even noticed was our procession was a bit slower than we planned and our track was going to run out while my wife was walking down the aisle. Luckily, Mark saw it too and pretty seamlessly looped the track so it kept going and gave us plenty of time. Thanks, Mark! read more

Mark MC'd and DJ'd for our wedding and he was AMAZING! He had a great system that allows you to plan all of your songs for all the various moments, he worked with us on all of our one-off/ special recordings and he made the whole planning process super painless! He also is just a joy to work with. His energy is infectious and he made us feel heard and supported! He had great ideas and insights, and a ton of good experience. The wedding day he did an EPIC job. Everyone was talking about how awesome the music was, the dance floor was packed the WHOLE night, and he was ready and on top of all the room changes, events, etc. If you're looking for an energetic, understanding, thoughtful, and awesome DJ for your event, this is the guy! Thank you, Mark!! read more

Mark provided DJ and Emcee services at my daughter's wedding. He was fabulous to work with, responsive to emails, good natured, and definitely and most importantly, read the crowd in order to provide the right type of music to get, and keep, everyone dancing until the end of the night. We would definitely use him again! read more

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Mark is the best! My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better human to DJ/MC our wedding in September 2024. When we first began looking for a DJ, we were pulled in many different directions, but the one thing that really stood out about Mark was his intentional listening to what we wanted. He was patient and asked questions in understanding our vision for our big day, but never made us feel like we were pressured into choosing one thing over another or never made us second-guess if his vision aligns with ours. Throughout the planning process, Mark was super communicative, always delivering on what he promised, and even threw out suggestions of what he thought would elevate our wedding! We felt so supported throughout the planning, and wedding day was even better. Our music was spot on to a T (or down to the second) perfect, and Mark's wonderful attitude made it even better. He cued everyone for the transitions which was great, so none of the guests felt lost. During the reception, he approached me and asked if I was okay if he went off my playlist a little, which I was totally fine with, and he killed it!! The music was awesome and we had the same little group on the dance floor literally until the last song. We were also the first wedding to request a certain song that he had never played at a wedding before, which caused many laughs, but it was overall a fantastic experience. It makes sense why Mark is the top-rated DJ on our venue's preferred vendor list, and we would absolutely recommend Mark for any wedding or corporate events! read more

Mark was amazing to work with and made our Aug. 19 wedding so incredibly special. From our initial conversation I knew he would be a good fit . We were a bit insane and gave him a playlist of about 6 hours of music, ranging from oldies to Reggaeton, to dance music, to classic rock to work with. Mark understood our vision perfectly and somehow made it all fit seamlessly together. Our goal was to spend as much time on the dance floor as possible, and I was excited to see people that normally don't dance out there. Each time we spoke with Mark leading up to the wedding, we felt so secure in our choice. There's sooo much more to what a DJ does than just play your music. They set the vibe and quite literally move the event along. Considering how much goes into pulling off a wedding, our vendors made it unbelievably easy for us to sit back and enjoy our night -- Mark was a major part of that, and we can't recommend him enough. read more

We had the most epic party thanks in large part to Mark and his team! I was nervous when deciding on hiring a DJ for my son's bar mitzvah because my son "doesn't like dancing" but someone recommended Mark as someone who can get everyone up and dancing and having fun and he did that and more (including my two sons who said they weren't going to dance). He had games ready in case the kids wanted to do something besides dance and he talked to both of my sons before the party to get a sense of what they liked and what their friends might like and brought giveaways that would connect with my son and his friends. His dancers were engaging and fun and so many people told us that this was the most fun party they have ever been to. Big thanks to Mark and his crew for making our event so fun! read more

Mark is so easy to work with. He is organized and has a portal where you can input all your party information, songs, and vendors. He is professional and makes all your instagram/pintrest inspo come true. We just told him what vibes we wanted for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and he delivered! He was keeping the party alive throughout the night with the inpromptu song requests from friends while maintaining the atmosphere of the wedding we wanted. He was just as excited as we were for our big day as both of us are huge disney fans. I felt like he understood us as a couple and gave us really great suggestions. He was great at MCing as well and made the night flow seamlessly. My wedding party has names that are difficult to pronounce and he perfected each one of them. Mark is awesome, professional and provided amazing services throughout the whole day. All my guests said they had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend him to anybody who is looking for someone to make their wedding planning and day less stressful. read more

It is so wonderful to find a person who has discovered their purpose in this universe. Mark Addington's purpose is party entertainment. To call him a DJ/MC is really selling his impact short. We engaged him for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah for summer of 2020. The event needed to be postponed, and Mark was an angel: so flexible and understanding, and not upcharging like other vendors in our midst. Fast forward to last weekend: a most elegant, age-appropriate, and simply energetic party. Mark and his crew arrived early enough to set up and wow us for hours. He can move as well, which was great as we learned some fun group dances on the spot. Any future parties? Please call this master of celebration. read more

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Mark Addington is not only an incredible professional but makes you feel like he's a long-term friend. He was the MC/DJ for our ceremony and reception and made both moments truly incredible. He helped decorate our reception ballroom with gorgeous up-lighting that really set the mood. He helped us plan the perfect lineup and timing for everything. Plus, he cut our first dance song perfectly so we could strut our stuff. Mark's personality is so energizing - our dance floor was never empty. Between our requests and his suggestions, he helped us create a party that never stopped, folks were bummed to leave! Our wedding at Carmel's Quail Lodge Sat. 6/3/2023 would not have been the same without him! We can't recommend him enough! The picture is our first dance and you can see Mark wearing his Aloha print, which we hoped he would do, to fit into our Aloha theme for the night! Don't miss out on creating your perfect event, book Mark now before your date is taken, he's worth it and doesn't up-sell you. Mark Addington thank you! read more

Mark Addington Events - Bride and Groom's first dance, music cut perfectly by Mark, with him working in the back. He wore his Aloha shirt just for us! - DJs Near Me

If you want the best MC/DJ to be found anywhere, Mark is the one! He totally nailed this Bat Mitzvah and made it even more amazing than we had dared hope for. The kids, the teenagers, the adults, the seniors - everyone had a fabulous time. From our very first conversation to the last goodbye he proved his talent and exceptional understanding of his business. I have always said that the party is made or broken by the MC/DJ regardless of the quality of the venue, food, or decorations. Having had the pleasure of seeing Mark in action previously we knew he was absolutely the only choice! And we couldn't have been happier. We are all confident that we could not have found a better MC not only for his skills, but his enthusiasm, commitment to his clients, and helping us plan an epic party. We cannot thank him enough for making this an unforgettable day for us and especially our Bat Mitzvah girl! Many thanks Mark! read more

We booked Mark for our wedding and he was FANTASTIC! From the moment we had our first introduction call to the day of, his energy was high, his dedication was unwavering and his attention to detail was impeccable. I also want to highlight how great his communication was. When planning a wedding, it's really stressful when you work with vendors who don't respond right away and Mark never dropped the ball. He commented on how flexible he was as far as being involved as little or as much as we wanted when it came to the music and being MC for our event. And this is something I really appreciated as I was overseeing so many details that I was feeling overwhelmed at having to choose all the music and manage the pacing of the wedding but he really jumped in enthusiastically, ready to tackle whatever we needed. During our 2nd call in particular, he was so well organized and asked many questions that my husband and I hadn't even thought of so that really helped build our trust that he would handle everything day of without any issue. A lot of my guests were impressed that the MC at our wedding was also the DJ because of how well he multi-tasked. Music was very important to me, particularly the dance playlist and in our first call, Mark had said that his goal at the end of the night, was to have our guests saying it was the best wedding they had ever been to and that they didn't want the party to end. Well, I can confidently say that he nailed it! Cannot say enough about how happy we were with Mark and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing DJ/MC! read more

Absolutely thrilled with Mark! A solid 5-star performance - friendly, organized, and incredibly communicative. Made our special day even more memorable with the perfect soundtrack. He came up with so many great song suggestions when I didn't have time to research my own songs. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I knew we liked Mark from the first phone call. He was positive and upbeat, and was engaged and consistent in his communication. When we had to postpone because of COVID, Mark went independent, and maintained a strong line of communication with us throughout. He took our playlist suggestions and curated a perfect atmosphere for our wedding. By the end of the night, all of our guests were raving about Mark! The dance floor stayed packed, the music flowed well, and he was an excellent MC! Would highly recommend if you're in the market for a wedding DJ. MARK WAS GREAT!! read more

Mark was amazing when it came to executing our wedding. We had 3 separate locations at our venue and he was able to accommodate everything all while adjusting to any last minute changes. Everyone had a blast and we couldn't of done it without Mark. Cheers! read more

We hired Mark for a company event of about 500 people at The Tech Interactive in March 2023. He was a great communicator before our event and was ready to go when we arrived. He brought the great tunes!! I gave little to no direction on the song list and he really picked the best songs!! I'll absolutely recommend Mark to teammates that are planning events and will hire him again for future events. read more

Mark was fantastic at our daughter's Bat Mitzvah! Our whole party was on the dance floor the entire night. Could not have asked for a better, more fun, or more personalized experience than we got with Mark. read more

Mark and his crew did an amazing job bringing the jam to our daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. Afterwards, she said "This was the best night of my life!" Mark and his team really helped transform the space with music, lighting, photo booth, fun and energy. Anyone can play songs off of a playlist, but Mark knows how to create a fantastic party vibe and get people dancing. EVERYONE was on the dance floor by the end of the night! The music selection was spot on, the DJ games were great, the party stokers were amazing, and it was all more than we hoped it would be!! I highly recommend Mark Addington Events for any dance party you are planning. Get him on the bill before someone else does!! Thank you Mark!!! read more

We had a great time working with Mark as our DJ/MC for our wedding! He showed up much earlier than he was expected to and was very attuned to our schedule and our needs throughout the night. Our guests LOVED him and everyone was out on the dance floor having a fantastic time! read more

BOOK HIM RIGHT NOW! Mark provided DJ and emcee services at our wedding this past May and he was amazing! Our guests could not stop raving about him and our dance floor was packed the entire night. He was our favorite and the easiest vendor to work with. We appreciated how he came prepared to every call we had and was able to execute our vision perfectly the day of. Lots of things can go wrong the day-of, but Mark was the only vendor that we did not have to worry about. Thank you so much Mark!! read more

Mark Is An Amazing DJ! I coordinated a wedding where Mark was the DJ and he did such a terrific job! Announcing and moving between the various events, the song choice, and song transitions were top notch. He was well organized and fully self-sufficient. I highly recommend Mark for your DJ needs! read more

This is a long overdue review, but Mark was our DJ/MC for our wedding in August this year, and we had the BEST experience! From the get go, Mark was so excited about our wedding and really made us even more excited too! He is SO organized, knows all the questions to ask, all the people to coordinate with, and how to really make you feel at ease. My husband and I had a pretty good idea of the music we wanted for most of our wedding, but Mark was super helpful in giving us suggestions and recommending things that felt very "us". During our wedding, it felt like we had our friend DJ/MC-ing. He felt like one of us and seamlessly kept the night moving. The dance floor was NEVER empty which is exactly what we wanted. Would recommend Mark a thousand times over and over-- if you are considering him, please go with him! You won't regret. Thank you Mark!!! read more

Mark was the absolute best DJ we could have asked for our wedding. Right from the first conversation we had on the phone I knew he was the one we needed for our big day. All of our guest loved him, we are still getting compliments on how amazing the music was. I was very specific about the style of music that we wanted and not wanted. My husbands 93 year old grandmother truly appreciated the classic music during cocktail hour. He followed the crowds vibe perfectly. I couldn't leave the dance floor all night, every time I tried he would play one of my favorite dancing songs. Not only was he great at the DJ part but he was flexible on my husband and mines last minute song changes, questions and concerns. If we ever need a DJ for anything. We know who we are going to call! read more

Mark was fantastic! The day we spoke to him, we knew we had to hire him. He listened to us every step of the way during the planning. He was attentive, quick to respond, and kept detailed notes of everything we had discussed. He kept the dance floor alive all night and made it such a memorable night! Hire Mark.... you won't be disappointed! read more

Such a fun, energetic DJ! He really knows how to read a room to adjust the music accordingly. He provides an easy website to upload all your songs and is very understanding to last minute changes. Highly, highly recommend having Mark as your DJ! We didn't want to music to stop! read more

Mark was incredible to work with. Right off the bat he was clear and organized and was friendly and professional. He told us that his top priority was to help us have the best wedding, just the way we want. The process could not have been simpler with the form Mark had us fill out with all our special songs. This helped keep things clear and organized and made it all simple! We provided Mark with a playlist and he took that and just really understood the sorts of things we like, and he was able to fill that out and also read the crowd and did a great job playing certain songs at certain times! His sound system was great, of course for dancing but also all of the microphones and speakers for the ceremony music and for speeches. Everything sounded great! We told Mark that dancing was important to both of us and that we wanted it to be a great time at the wedding. He did an excellent job making that happen! He is a great DJ and Emcee and truly we could not have had a better time working with him. We would recommend him to anyone and everyone. He helped us have the best time we could have ever asked for- thank you Mark!! - Blake and Nicole read more

What can I say about Mark... my husband and I had only a few important goals for our wedding, and one was a great DJ. Mark exceeded our expectations so let me tell you about him. He had a smile on his face all night, he was dressed so nice, he played all our music plus some, he walked to every table to release them for the buffet and shared he had great conversations with all the guests. The biggest thing for us was someone who could 'host' and take charge so that the evening goes smoothly, and Mark was PERFECT at it. He was entertaining without taking attention away, not to mention his whole DJ set up is so pleasing to look at! I really wanted uplights and he set them up no issues, which totally added to the ambiance of the reception! He introduced people by name with such excitement and respect. He pronounced names correctly and didn't make one noticeable mistake! My husband and I got so many compliments on our DJ and how good he was, and we couldn't be happier!! If you're looking for a DJ who has the experience and JOY in his work, Mark is your guy!! read more

We can not thank you enough Mark, for the incredible DJ/ MC service you provided for our Wedding . The music was perfect, and I can't tell you how many compliments we had from all of our guests. We appreciated the opportunity to sit down with you a couple times prior to our wedding to go over all our details with our music selection. Mark was incredible! He listened to our ideas, offered his suggestions, and assured us that our wedding would be a party to remember. Mark, went above and beyond for our perfect day, and for that we'll be forever grateful. He orchestrating our music for our ceremony, creating a perfect atmosphere for our cocktail hour and dinner, and my heart felt Father Daughter dance, then an amazing reception atmosphere. More than everything, our guests had a very memorable experience. When you have a DJ that perfectly sets the mood for your evening and reads the crowd to make sure they have the time of their lives, at the end of the evening, you end up with a wedding to remember! Always Mr. and Mrs. Rizo read more

We got married in June and had a delightful experience working with Mark Addington. He was thoughtful and attentive to our needs and the complex needs of our ceremony (multiple live performers, speakers, venue change). He also managed to create exactly the vibe we were hoping for in each part of the wedding, and he helped transition from one to the next seamlessly. We highly recommend Mark Addington for your upcoming wedding or events! read more

Most amazing DJ I've ever met!! He was so thorough and helped us make our wedding night so so special. He was always available to ask questions or hop on a phone call, he even came to the rehearsal. Really really enjoyed working with him and would love to again in the future!! Also his energy and set up was truly incredible!!!!! read more

Mark was the DJ/MC at our wedding reception, and we are so happy that he was part of our celebration! Mark was an absolute delight to work with, and is a master at reading the energy of the room. He kept the dance floor packed and helped create the perfect flow for the whole evening. Thank you, Mark! read more

Mark is absolutely amazing!!! He rocked the house for us at our wedding this past Sunday. He made sure to include our requested songs and his transitions were flawless. He's patient and kind and caring and you can definitely tell that he loves what he does and boy does he do it well. We even have people asking for a playlist. He's a kick ass MC as well. His voice is smooth and he knows how to get everyone's attention. He reads the crowd and there was NEVER a dull moment. Look no further, your DJ is right here. read more

Trust us, HIRE MARK! Mark is the gold-standard for an all-around DJ, Master of ceremonies and sound extraordinaire! The minute we met him, his high-energy and can-do attitude made it clear that we needed him for our special day. What makes Mark so successful at what he does is his attention to detail. Mark proactively reached out to our live musicians beforehand to ensure they had everything they needed for clear, beautiful sound during our ceremony. He also helped mic and prepare our officiant so she could maintain focus on us. At the reception, Mark added special touches, such as facilitating the shoe-game (which our guests raved about!) and dropped in ad-hoc flair, such as a reference to the Godfather after a speech given by my Dad. Last and most importantly, Mark is a fantastic communicator. He checked in with us when needed during the evening to ensure our expectations were met and adjusted where needed. THANK YOU MARK! And to folks out there planning your wedding, Mark is your man! read more