Wedding DJ & MC in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Dark Star Entertainment is a wedding DJ and MC company based right here in Coeur d'Alene. You get ceremony sound, cocktail-hour music, a host for introductions and toasts, and a reception built from your own song lists.
Start by meeting your DJ and sharing your date, venue and the hours of music you need.
A lake-country wedding that sounds like the two of you
Your DJ builds the night from your must-play and do-not-play lists, then reads the room to keep the floor moving from first dance to last song.
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- 5.0 on Google37 reviews
- DJ ByrdOwner
- Coeur d'AleneBusiness location
What we handle
Coeur d'Alene is the Kootenai County seat, and weddings here run from lakeside lawns to hotel ballrooms. Here is what your DJ and MC can cover across the whole day, from the walk down the aisle to the send-off.
Ceremony sound near the water
Wireless microphones help guests hear the officiant, vows and readings outdoors, where voices fade fast. For a ceremony near Lake Coeur d'Alene, plan for a breeze and confirm power close to the setup.
An MC who keeps the timeline moving
Grand entrance, first dance, parent dances, toasts, cake cutting and the last song. Your MC announces each moment so guests know where to look and when to gather.
Cocktail hour and dinner music
Lighter music while guests mingle and eat, chosen from your tastes rather than a pre-made playlist, then a lift in energy when it is time to dance.
A dance floor built from your lists
Your must-play and do-not-play songs live in an online planning portal. Your DJ uses them as a guide and reads the crowd for everything in between.
Uplighting and dance-floor lighting
Uplighting washes walls, columns or trees in color. Dance-floor lighting adds movement over the dancers. Both are options you can choose while you plan.
A night without the cheese
No skits, no electric slide routines, no inflatable props. Just music that fits you and a host who keeps the focus on your people.
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Photos from our jobs
Look at what fills these frames: crowded dance floors, guests pressed close around the couple, string lights overhead and a send-off lined with people who stayed to the end.
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Customer reviews & pricing
What affects the price
Wedding DJ pricing follows the shape of your day. Share these details when you reach out so your quote reflects the real plan, not a guess.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Wedding DJ & MC | $300 per hourHours of music, from ceremony sound to the last dance |
- Hours of music: A reception-only booking covers less time than a day that starts with ceremony music and runs through the last dance. Count from the first song to the last.
- Ceremony sound: Microphones and speakers for vows and readings add setup, especially when the ceremony sits away from the reception space, such as on a lawn or near the shoreline.
- Live music for ceremony or cocktail hour: Acoustic guitar, piano and/or vocals for the ceremony, cocktail hour or dinner hour are available as an add-on, performed for as many hours as you want.
- Guest count and room size: A bigger crowd or a larger room can call for more speakers and more lighting to fill the space evenly.
- Date and venue rules: Your date, venue and town shape the logistics. Pass along load-in rules and music end times so the plan fits the venue.
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Questions we get
Can you handle a lakeside ceremony with wind and no outlet nearby?
Outdoor ceremonies need a power source near the DJ setup and a plan for sun, wind and rain. Ask your venue where the closest outlet is, whether there is cover and whether sound limits apply. Wireless microphones help guests hear the vows when a breeze comes off the water.
Many of our guests are flying in. Does that change the music plan?
It can. Guests who fly into the Spokane airport and drive over on the interstate may arrive close to the ceremony. Put your timeline in the planning portal so your DJ can keep cocktail hour relaxed for late arrivals and save the big dance-floor push for when everyone is in the room.
Do we get to meet our DJ before the wedding?
Yes. Every booking starts with a meeting by Google Meet, phone or FaceTime. You talk through your story, your music and the feel you want. That conversation shapes the rest of planning, from your song lists to the final details you send through the requests form.
What does the MC part of the job involve?
Your MC is the voice of the reception. That covers the grand entrance, cues for the first dance and parent dances, toasts, cake cutting and the last song. The tone stays warm and natural, never a comedy routine.
Is Dark Star really a Coeur d'Alene company?
Yes. Dark Star Entertainment is based in Coeur d'Alene, where its founders started the company after a DJ let them down at their own wedding. DJ Byrd owns it today and is its lead DJ.
Is there a travel fee for a Coeur d'Alene wedding?
Coeur d'Alene is home base, so most venues in town and around the lake are a short drive for your DJ. Travel still depends on the venue and your hours, so ask us when you share your date and the quote will spell out any travel.
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