Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
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Professional DJ Services for Weddings & Events in CNY
Sound Decision was founded in May 2000 as a mobile DJ company dedicated to providing professional and affordable disc jockey services. With over 15 years of experience managing diverse events, we specialize in creating tailored musical atmospheres that enhance weddings and special occasions. Our approach focuses on blending client preferences with guest needs to ensure seamless, emotionally resonant experiences. We prioritize discretion and professionalism, avoiding gimmicks to keep the spotlight on our clients. Our extensive music library of 30,000+ songs spans multiple genres, allowing us to adapt to any event's unique character.Based in Ithaca, NY, we serve the Finger Lakes region and Northern Pennsylvania with portable equipment and backup systems for uninterrupted service. We emphasize thorough planning consultations and flexible adaptability during events to maintain perfect pacing. Our commitment to reliability includes full insurance coverage and contractual protections for client peace of mind. Having worked at over 200 weddings, we understand the importance of contingency planning for unexpected schedule changes. Our mission remains to create memorable moments through music while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
Services
Wedding DJ Service
Event Music Planning
Portable Sound Systems
Ceremony Music
Reception Lighting
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of wedding DJ experience with 30,000+ song library
- Our portable power systems ensure uninterrupted music at outdoor venues
- We provide backup equipment and contractual protections for event security
- Our team maintains full insurance coverage for client protection
- We specialize in seamless event transitions with professional discretion
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Perfect volume levels
Great music selection
Professional and courteous
Kept dance floor packed
Handled schedule changes smoothly
Services
Wedding DJ Service
Professional disc jockey service specializing in wedding ceremonies and receptions. Our experienced team creates customized playlists that match your vision while maintaining appropriate volume levels throughout your event. With 15+ years of experience and 30,000+ song selections spanning all genres, we ensure perfect musical transitions from ceremony to reception. Our portable sound systems and backup equipment guarantee uninterrupted music even in remote locations without power access.
Portable Sound Systems
Battery-powered sound solutions for outdoor and remote venues. Our secondary portable system provides up to 2 hours of uninterrupted music at locations without electrical access, including state parks and vineyards. Complete with backup components and professional-grade speakers, this service ensures perfect sound quality for wedding ceremonies and special events in any location across the Finger Lakes region.
Event Planning Consultation
Comprehensive music planning service for weddings and special events. We work closely with clients to create customized playlists that reflect their personal style while considering guest demographics. Our consultation process includes timeline coordination with other vendors, volume management strategies, and contingency planning for schedule changes, ensuring seamless musical transitions throughout your event.
Lighting Effects
Professional dance floor lighting package included with all bookings. Our LED lighting system creates vibrant visual effects that enhance the atmosphere without overpowering the event. Designed to complement our music service, this feature helps create memorable moments while maintaining appropriate lighting levels for photography and guest comfort at evening events.
Backup Equipment
Complete equipment redundancy package ensuring uninterrupted service. Our backup systems include secondary sound equipment, music libraries stored on multiple devices, and emergency power solutions. This critical service protects against technical failures or power outages, maintaining perfect music continuity throughout your event while our technicians resolve any issues discreetly.
People
Paul MacCarrick
Owner & Lead DJ
Founder with 15+ years of DJ experience, previously managed restaurants and worked with multiple DJ businesses. Specializes in wedding music curation and event flow management while maintaining professional discretion.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We cover the entire Finger Lakes region and Northern Pennsylvania, including popular wedding venues like Taughannock Falls State Park and Belhurst Castle.
Do you provide backup equipment?
Yes, we bring complete backup systems including secondary sound equipment, music libraries on multiple devices, and portable power solutions for uninterrupted service.
How do you handle music selection?
We work with clients to create customized playlists that match their vision while considering guest demographics and event flow requirements during planning consultations.
Are you insured?
Yes, we maintain full liability insurance coverage and can provide documentation upon request for venue requirements.
Can you handle outdoor venues without power?
Our portable sound systems operate on battery power for up to 2 hours, perfect for remote locations like state parks and vineyards across Central New York.
Do you offer contracts?
Yes, we provide formal contracts to protect your event planning investments and guarantee our services for your specific date and time.
Reviews (5)
Emily Bell
Jun 10, 2022
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My husband and I used Paul as our DJ and were extremely happy with everything! He did a wonderful job and everything just flowed as it should have and I could not have been happier with it! He was extremely professional and All the music we wanted was played, our guest enjoyed it and we enjoyed it! Highly recommend using him if you are getting married in the near future!
David Dunlap
Jul 03, 2021
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My wife and I recently used Sound Decision Mobile DJ Service for our wedding in June 2021. We are so glad we did! Paul is a very professional and laid back guy who clearly has a ton of experience keeping a party going. For the planning process he has a flow sheet to fill out with what events and type of music you want. This was important because I hadn't thought about the kinds of music we would want for the cocktail hour and dinner.
He asked for 6-10 songs that represent the types of songs we wanted to dance to. Initially we didn't think this would be enough, but Paul knew exactly what we were going for and kept the dance floor full for almost 3 hours! Many of our guests said it was the most dancing they had ever done, and I have to agree! More than his DJing capabilities he was a great person to have around. He provided microphones and speakers for the ceremony and speeches, he made announcements when needed, and was generally helpful keeping the flow going throughout the wedding. This was the vendor we used for the wedding that we both agreed was definitely worth it!
He asked for 6-10 songs that represent the types of songs we wanted to dance to. Initially we didn't think this would be enough, but Paul knew exactly what we were going for and kept the dance floor full for almost 3 hours! Many of our guests said it was the most dancing they had ever done, and I have to agree! More than his DJing capabilities he was a great person to have around. He provided microphones and speakers for the ceremony and speeches, he made announcements when needed, and was generally helpful keeping the flow going throughout the wedding. This was the vendor we used for the wedding that we both agreed was definitely worth it!
Carly Nichols
Sep 14, 2018
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I can not say enough of Paul. My husband and I got married in September 2017 and we definitely made a "Sound Decision" with Paul : He was polite, attentive, flexible, and truly wanted to make our day as special as possible. He checked on us periodically throughout the entire reception and did whatever he could to help. Not to mention, his prices are reasonable. I would recommend him to anyone!
Kimberly Jarrell
Nov 22, 2017
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Paul was wonderful to work with! We had a unique ceremony location and he was able to provide a second battery-operated system to accommodate. The music was perfect and the quality was wonderful all night. I didn't expect a "dance party" but Paul made it one and we had a blast! Thank you Paul!
Morgan Brocious
Nov 02, 2017
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He was very professional and helped to make our wedding day perfect! He kept everything very organized and help to make sure the timeline of the evening ran smoothly, he met all of our requests for music as well and was a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend his services.
