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COOL RECEPTIONS

(5.0 Score)
2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 300,
Durham, NC 27713 Directions

Specialty:

✓DJ Services ✓Wedding DJ Services ✓Corporate Event DJs ✓Private Event DJs ✓MC Services ✓Sound and PA Systems ✓Uplighting ✓Photo Booth Services ✓360 Photo Booth Services ✓Videography ✓Vinyl Floor Wraps ✓Custom Photo Boards ✓Marquee Letter Lights ✓Event Lighting ✓Cold Sparklers ✓Clouds ✓Projectors ✓Microphones

" Cool Receptions is committed to providing high-quality DJs and entertainment for weddings, private events, and corporate events. They also understand any musical limitations or requests you may have. Their range of music covers new or old, RnB, House, Funk, Top 40 music, and hip-hop classics. They also create a playlist for their international clients that covers all you need for the perfect traditional sound you want for your wedding. Cool Receptions' main mission is to be a part of your celebration so that they can make your special events unforgettable for you and your loved ones. They make your events more elegant and mesmerizing without any stress. Clients can also make their bookings for various events through the website.

2026 Highlights: Cool Receptions has a client portal to communicate with clients."

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Price:

360 Photo Booth
3 Hour Package $1150
4 Hour Package $1350
5 Hour Package $1499
Custom Songs $95
Floating Booth
4 Hour Package $999
Open Air Photo Booth
3 Hour Package $999
4 Hour Package $1200

Contact:

(919) 371-2675

Open 24 hours

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WILLIS J ENTERTAINMENT

(4.8 Score)
331 West Main Street,
Durham, NC 27701 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓DJ Entertainment ✓Full Service Entertainment ✓Wedding DJ Services ✓Ceremony and Reception Coordination Assistance ✓Face-to-Face Consultations ✓Zoom Consultations ✓Online Music and Event Planning Portal ✓MC Services ✓Event Hosting ✓Wireless Microphones ✓Dance Floor Lighting ✓Liability Insurance ✓Uplighting ✓Ceremony Sound System ✓Day-of Coordination ✓Photo Booth Services ✓Sound Equipment

" Willis J Entertainment is an award-winning DJ company that is committed to making your special day more enjoyable and unforgettable. They are fully insured and registered with the state LLC. The company has a team of professionals to offer a wide array of services for events. The team is committed to meeting and having a real connection with their couples. They also provide or rent all kinds of equipment, like lights, speakers, audio equipment, etc. Willis J Entertainment also brings an energy and excitement that inspires the guests to dance. Clients can also contact them for numerous services to make their special events more elegant.

2026 Highlights: Willis J Entertainment offers multiple packages and budgets for your wedding and special event."

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License #1577499

Price:

Wedding Packages
The Box of Chocolates (4 Hours) $2100
The Bouquet of Roses (5 Hours) $2300
The Diamond Ring (6 Hours) $2500
A La Carte Options
Uplighting $600
Photo Booth (4 Hour Minimum) $1000
Day of Coordinator $1100

Contact:

(910) 420-0816 (919) 237-2125

Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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DJ RYAN THE DJ

(4.8 Score)
Durham & Surrounding Areas,
Durham, NC 27707

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓Wedding DJ Services ✓Ceremony Music ✓Reception Music ✓Cocktail Hour Music ✓Ceremony Sound ✓Reception Sound ✓Microphones ✓MC Services ✓DJ Services ✓Music Planning ✓Playlist Customization ✓Event Hosting ✓Crowd Coordination ✓Dance Floor Lighting ✓Uplighting

" DJ Ryan the DJ provides elegant and exciting DJ entertainment for weddings and private parties. The owner, Ryan, has a special interest in being a positive and attentive communicator throughout the wedding planning process, keeping the wedding running smoothly with dynamic, high-energy MC skills. DJ Ryan offers a free music playlist that creates an unforgettable dance party. Moreover, they read the room, ride the turntables, and keep guests engaged and dancing all night. The team provides excellent hosting, seamless transitions, and an elegant ambiance. They also serve in Fuquay-Varina, Hillsborough, Apex, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Cary.

2026 Highlights: DJ Ryan the DJ services are ceremony, music planning, and event hosting. They offer discounts for non-Saturday events, off-season events, and last-minute inquiries."

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License #1927694

Price:

Essentials $2600
Eye Candy $2900
The Dazzler $3100

Contact:

(919) 701-2342

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COOL RECEPTIONS REVIEWS

As an event planner and bride, I understand the meaning of finding a great DJ. I always say a DJ can make or break an event. Working with DJ Teddy was the best experience. As particular and detail oriented as I am, DJ Teddy understood my vision and needs. I met with DJ Teddy to discuss pricing, timeline, run of show, special music requests from guests and a special mix he created for our ceremony and reception; execution was flawless. I couldn’t have asked for a better DJ that can adhere to my many requests but can also read the crowd to continue the party. I could not have asked for a better experience from a professional and experienced DJ.

We celebrated my great aunt’s 80th birthday in October of 2024. I had contacted David for the floor decal, enlarged pictures, 360 booth, cold sparklers and other services. During the entire process, Daniel was exceptional with communication. The night before the event, his team was timely with installation. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful everything was. I will definitely be contacting David again for an event. Thanks David & Team.

DJ M3 and cool receptions were incredible. M3 had all of us on the dance floor, all night long, he played old school music, new music and everything in between, got all the hits that us Latinos love! Couldn’t have had our wedding without M3 being a part of it! The best DJ in NC, 1000% recommend! Can’t wait for all the fun photos we’ll get from the dance floor.

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We LOVED having DJ Willis for our wedding entertainment!! He is so fun and knows how to throw a party! He kept the dance floor full all night long. We got so many compliments on the music!! He was always available via email, phone, and willing to meet in person whenever we had questions or wanted to talk wedding/music. I highly recommend him for anyone needing a DJ! He's a great time and he truly loves what he does! Thank you so much DJ Willis.

What can I say about Willis besides WOW! Our prep with Willis was great and lead to a day that was seamless and so wonderful. Audio for the ceremony, music during cocktail hour, and a whole reception full of partying and he kept us moving the whole day long. We had such a great day and it would not have been possible without Willis as a part of our vendor team. I could not be more grateful for such a beautiful day. Thank you Willis, our day would not have been complete without you.

DJ Willis is the best! He was on time, prepared, and did a great job interacting with the crowd and keeping everyone on the dance floor! We had a very eclectic group at our wedding and almost everyone got up to dance at least once! He is wonderful.

DJ RYAN THE DJ REVIEWS

DJ Ryan the DJ did such an amazing job for my wedding! He was super accommodating and even helped us do karaoke at the wedding! I was impressed with his professionalism and the way he took my playlists and made them feel very personalized. He was so easy to work with, super communicative, and made my wedding day so much fun. I couldn’t have imagined the day any better. Thank you Ryan for making my wedding day perfect! If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Ryan was really great to work with! We were able to send him our playlists for each portion of the wedding and he took it from there. He had a very easygoing vibe that made working with him very smooth. He communicated really well with our coordinator, so we felt really good that everyone was on the same page. And everything sounded great.

Ryan was awesome! Super flexible, upbeat, and all around great to work with. Even the too-cool-for-school teenagers were dancing! Thanks DJ Ryan for helping make our day so much fun.

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COOL RECEPTIONS Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

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WILLIS J ENTERTAINMENT Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Website Standard: 10

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DJ RYAN THE DJ Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Experience: 8
Complete Info: 9
Pricing: 9
Responsiveness: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10