Affordable Wedding DJ Jacksonville | From $800

AE Entertainment is a Northeast Florida wedding DJ company with packages starting at $800. Every booking includes an experienced DJ, a professional sound system, wireless microphones, dance floor lighting, and a private planning app where couples pick every song and build their own timeline. Most wedding DJs in Jacksonville charge between $1,100 and $1,700 according to The Knot - AE keeps it flat-rate, with no hidden fees and no travel charges in Northeast Florida.

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How much does a wedding DJ cost in Jacksonville?

Most wedding DJs in Jacksonville charge $1,100 to $1,700 for a four-hour reception, according to The Knot and local market surveys. AE Entertainment starts at $800 for the same four hours - professional sound, wireless mics, dance floor lighting, and a planning app included. No hidden fees.

What's included in AE's $800 wedding DJ package?

Four hours of DJ and MC service, a professional sound system sized to your guest count, one wireless microphone for toasts and vows, dance floor lighting, and full access to the AE Music + Timeline planning app where you pick every song and build your own timeline.

Where does AE Entertainment serve weddings?

AE Entertainment is based in St. Augustine and serves all of Northeast Florida with no travel fees - Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, and the surrounding First Coast. Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, and Daytona Beach are available by request with a small travel charge based on distance.

How early should I book a wedding DJ?

Most couples book a wedding DJ 6 to 12 months ahead of their date. In Florida, peak season runs October through May, and popular Saturdays in those months fill 8+ months out. AE has taken bookings as close as three weeks out when calendars are open - but the earlier you reach out, the better your odds for a specific date.

By Corey Peterson, Founder, AE Entertainment • 20+ years of Florida wedding experience • Last updated June 8, 2026

Every couple deserves a great wedding DJ - regardless of budget. Not "good enough for the price." A real DJ who shows up early, knows the timeline cold, and reads the room when the energy needs a lift.

That's why we built AE. Every package starts at $800. Each one includes professional sound, wireless mics, dance floor lighting, and a planning app where you pick every song and build your own timeline. No hidden fees. No surprise charges the week of. The number on the quote is the number on the invoice.

Most wedding DJs in Jacksonville charge $1,100 to $1,700, according to The Knot and local market data. We keep it simple: one four-hour reception package at $800, one five-hour ceremony-included package at $995, and a custom option if you need add-ons. Three choices. Flat rates. Posted on the page.

Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Amelia Island - no travel fees. Orlando, Gainesville, and Daytona by request. Our DJs train alongside the team at COS Celebrations, a top-rated Northeast Florida luxury wedding DJ company. Same preparation, same standards - different price point.

"After 20+ years in Florida weddings, I kept meeting couples who needed a great DJ at a $1,000 budget. AE is for them. Same preparation, same planning tools - just without the live musicians and luxury production. Nobody should have to gamble on their wedding DJ because of price."

- Corey Peterson, Founder, AE Entertainment | 20+ years of Florida wedding experience

Simple, Straightforward Pricing

No confusing packages or hidden fees. Pick what you need and know exactly what you're paying.

Party

$800

4 Hours DJ / MC Service
Professional Sound System
Wireless Microphone
Dance Floor Lighting
AE Music + Timeline App

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Party Plus

$995

5 Hours DJ / MC Service
Ceremony Coverage Included
Professional Sound System
2 Wireless Microphones
Dance Floor Lighting
AE Music + Timeline App

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Custom

Build Your Package
Photo Booth Available
Uplighting Options
Extra Hours
Multiple Events

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Add-Ons: Photo Booth • Uplighting • Extra Hour

Curious how our pricing compares to other Jacksonville DJs? Read our full wedding DJ cost guide for the real numbers, hidden fees, and what to ask before you book.

What You Actually Get at Each Price Point

Based on average Jacksonville and St. Augustine wedding DJ market data (The Knot, WeddingWire, local surveys).

What's Included	$600 Budget DJ	AE - $800	$1,500 Avg DJ
Experienced wedding DJ (50+ events)	Often no	Yes	Yes
Professional sound system	Mixed	Yes	Yes
Wireless microphone for vows/toasts	Add-on	Included	Included
Dance floor lighting	Add-on	Included	Included
Online music + timeline planning app	Rare	Included	Sometimes
Backup equipment on-site	Usually no	Yes	Yes
Insurance & venue COI on request	Rare	Yes	Yes
Flat-rate pricing (no surprise charges)	Varies	Yes	Varies
Travel fees in NE Florida	Often charged	$0	Often charged

"Mixed" and "Sometimes" reflect industry variability - ask any DJ for their itemized inclusions before signing.

What Do Couples Say About AE Entertainment?

★★★★★

"AE Entertainment is seriously awesome! We worked with Cole as our wedding DJ and he is simply the best. He met with us via video call multiple times to ensure he had every single detail down for our big day. Details we hadn't even thought of, he brought to our attention which ultimately created an even more memorable atmosphere for our guests and us. He timed everything beautifully throughout the ceremony and read the dance floor like a pro! Plus he's a genuinely kind individual who you can tell loves what he does! We couldn't have been happier working with DJ Cole. AE Entertainment truly elevated our entire wedding experience. We highly recommend working with Cole and the AE Entertainment team!"

- Paige

★★★★★

"DJ Justin was amazing. Equipment was well setup, he communicated well, and kept our guests dancing all night. They did not want the wedding to end!"

- Nicole S. | DJ Justin

★★★★★

"AE entertainment is a great company, they were helpful, affordable, and made everything easy! Noah was our DJ and was amazing! He was great with communication and listened to all of our requests. Couldn't have asked for a better DJ!"

- Verified Couple | DJ Noah

★★★★★

"Their professionalism and talent are unmatched - especially at a price point under $1,000. You simply will not find better value, better service, or better talent anywhere else."

- Verified Couple | DJ Noah

★★★★★

"I especially loved being able to set up playlists (must plays and do-not-plays) in advance, and got to hear all our favorites. Justin made sure the vibe stayed high energy and each song flowed seamlessly."

- Verified Couple | DJ Justin

Wedding DJ Services Across North & Central Florida

No travel fees in Northeast Florida. Real venue experience on every page.

Jacksonville Wedding DJ

AE works receptions across Jacksonville - Epping Forest Yacht Club, Timuquana Country Club, The River Club, The Glass Factory, Bowing Oaks, and country clubs around San Marco and Avondale. $800 reception, $995 with ceremony - no travel fees.

St. Augustine Wedding DJ

St. Augustine is home base. We know the cobblestone load-ins, the historic-district noise curfews, and the venues - The River House, Treasury on the Plaza, The Clay Theatre, Casa Monica, Fountain of Youth, Tringali Barn. No travel fees in St. Johns County.

Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach Wedding DJ

Beach weddings come with wind and acoustics to plan for. AE works Amelia Island regularly - Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, The Golf Club of Amelia Island, and historic Fernandina venues. Outdoor-ceremony sound is in every package, not an upcharge.

Ponte Vedra & Jacksonville Beach Wedding DJ

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, TPC Sawgrass, Sawgrass Country Club, and oceanfront receptions along A1A. Same flat-rate pricing - $800 to $995 - and no travel surcharge anywhere in Northeast Florida.

Also available across Central Florida by request:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does AE Entertainment cost?

AE Entertainment wedding DJ packages start at $800 for 4 hours of reception coverage (Party package). The Party Plus package is $995 and includes 5 hours plus ceremony sound. All packages include professional speakers, wireless microphones, dance floor lighting, and the AE Music + Timeline planning app. No hidden fees or surprise charges.

What's the difference between AE Entertainment and COS Celebrations?

AE Entertainment and COS Celebrations are two Northeast Florida wedding DJ companies that share a founder and training program. COS specializes in luxury weddings with live musicians and custom production, starting at $1,500. AE focuses on streamlined, affordable DJ packages starting at $800 for couples who want a professional, well-prepared DJ without the live-music add-ons. Both teams train together and use the same planning app.

Do you charge travel fees?

No travel fees for weddings in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Amelia Island, or anywhere in Northeast Florida. Events in Orlando, Gainesville, and Daytona Beach may include a small travel surcharge depending on distance.

What areas do you serve?

AE Entertainment is based in Northeast Florida and primarily serves Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Amelia Island, and the surrounding areas. We also serve Orlando, Gainesville, Daytona Beach, and other Florida locations by request.

How far in advance should I book a wedding DJ?

Most couples book 6-12 months out, but popular dates (October through May in Florida) fill faster. We've taken bookings as close as 3 weeks out when dates are open. The earlier you reach out, the more likely your preferred date is available.

What should I ask a wedding DJ before booking?

Ask about total cost including setup fees or overtime charges (ours: zero), whether they've worked your venue before, what backup equipment they carry, and if you get to choose your own music. A good sign is a DJ who asks about your day's timeline before talking about their package.

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