Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding DJ in Ithaca, NY
Founded in May 2000, Sound Decision Mobile DJ Mobile DJ has established itself as a premier provider of professional disc jockey services for weddings and events across Central New York and beyond. Our approach prioritizes client needs over gimmicks, focusing on creating tailored musical atmospheres that enhance each event's unique character. With over 15 years of experience managing hundreds of events, we combine technical expertise with deep understanding of event flow to maintain optimal tempo and guest engagement. Our services include comprehensive pre-event planning consultations, extensive music libraries spanning multiple genres, and specialized equipment for outdoor venues including portable power solutions.We maintain full insurance coverage and redundant backup systems to ensure uninterrupted service, while our owner-operated model guarantees personal investment in every event's success. Our commitment to professionalism extends to transparent contracts that protect client interests, avoiding the pitfalls of unreliable third-party bookings. Through years of refining our craft, we've developed a reputation for balancing affordability with high-quality service that keeps guests focused on celebrating the couple rather than the entertainment itself.
Services
Wedding DJ Services
Event DJ Services
Portable Sound Systems
Dance Floor Lighting
Ceremony Music Setup
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 15+ years experience managing hundreds of wedding events
- Personalized pre-event music planning consultations included
- Portable power systems for remote outdoor venues
- Full backup equipment to prevent service interruptions
- Owner-operated service with direct accountability
What people say
Wonderful job
Perfect volume level
Professional and courteous
Kept guests engaged
Made our day special
Services
Wedding DJ Services
Professional disc jockey services tailored specifically for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Our experienced team creates customized playlists that match your vision while maintaining appropriate volume levels throughout your event. We provide pre-planning consultations to ensure perfect musical transitions during key moments like first dances, toasts, and dinner service.
Portable Sound Systems
Complete sound solutions for outdoor and remote venues lacking electrical infrastructure. Our portable systems operate on independent power sources with up to 2 hours of continuous runtime. Ideal for state parks, wineries, and other unique locations where traditional power access is limited or unavailable.
Dance Floor Lighting
Enhance your event atmosphere with professional dance floor lighting effects. Our systems create dynamic visual environments that complement musical selections while maintaining focus on guests and special moments. Includes programmable color patterns and intensity controls for optimal ambiance.
Event Coordination
Comprehensive event timeline assistance from music selection to schedule management. We help coordinate transitions between ceremony and reception, accommodate unexpected delays, and maintain proper musical pacing throughout your celebration using our extensive experience with hundreds of weddings.
Backup Equipment
Complete equipment redundancy packages to ensure uninterrupted service. Includes backup computers, speakers, microphones, and power sources. Our fail-safe approach guarantees continuous music delivery even in the rare event of technical malfunctions or power outages during your important occasion.
People
Paul MacCarrick
Owner
Founder and operator with 15+ years of experience managing hundreds of wedding events. Combines restaurant management background with technical DJ expertise to deliver reliable, client-focused music solutions that enhance special occasions.
Questions
What types of events do you specialize in?
We specialize in weddings and wedding-related events, with extensive experience in both ceremonies and receptions.
How do you handle outdoor venue requirements?
We provide portable sound systems with independent power sources capable of operating for up to 2 hours in locations without electrical access.
What happens if equipment fails during an event?
Our backup systems include redundant computers, speakers, and power sources to ensure uninterrupted music delivery in case of technical issues.
Do you travel outside the Ithaca area?
We include travel within one hour of Ithaca in our standard pricing and regularly serve venues throughout Central New York and Northern Pennsylvania.
How do you ensure our event runs smoothly?
We provide pre-event planning consultations, maintain constant volume monitoring, and offer contract protections to guarantee service reliability.
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.
