Active DJ Entertainment

If you want a DJ in Wilmington, Active Entertainment is the only way to go. They were professional and easy to work with. I had song changes just hours before the reception, and they were fine with it. I loved working with these guys!

Jay Tatum of Active Entertainment DJd our wedding and it was one of the best choices we made! He was able to read the crowd and knew just what to play at the right time. Jay also MCd everything to perfection and I didn't have to worry about a thing. We also had the Active Booth and everyone raved about how much fun it was all night. They must have had at least 100 props to choose from!

Brian Hood worked our wedding on Bald Head Island. We were pretty specific with our preferences and he was very accommodating. Brian also knew exactly what to do regarding logistics of getting on/off the island with equipment, which made things very easy on our part. Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with his and Active DJ Entertainment's service.

Jay was AWESOME! Each time we met, he was so helpful in making sure the music was exactly what we wanted. Our wedding reception was so much fun and we owe a big thanks to Jay! So many of our guests mentioned how great the music was and what a great job Jay did. Thanks Jay for all you did!

Jason was a geat DJ to to wok with. Not only was he uick at esponding to my emails o phone calls, but he also played exactl what I asked of him and even euests that wee made by my guests. He eally was a geat addition to my day and eally couldnt ask fo anything bette. Thank you so much M. Tatum!! You made my wedding day memoable :)

Jason Tatum at Active DJ Entertainment provided the music for our wedding reception. He kept the evening running smoothly. I even had last minute changes that he incorporated into our introductions. I've heard of so many horror stories about wedding DJs, but Jason was a complete professional and everybody danced and had a good time!

I LOVE active entertainment! They did a wonderful job at my wedding and all of my guests had a blast! They kept everyone involved and everyone on the dance floor! Best night ever!

Jason was fantastic - everyone danced all night long. Would highly recommend Jason if you're lucky enough to book him!!

They were great!! The music was great and went perfectly with each different part of the wedding!

Jay is an amazing DJ. Kept the party going all night and everyone had a great time. He really listened to what i wanted for music and made the wedding awesome. Book him, you wont be sorry!!

They are the best!!! They helped make our wedding reception perfect...very professional and experienced!

All fives is not a joke or an exaggeration! Jay was the best DJ I've ever heard or worked with. He sat down with us multiple times before the big day to get to know us, our style and what kind of music we like. We was fun, professional and didn't miss a beat. The music for each part of the night fit perfectly. He paid attention to little details and also served as an awesome MC. Our guests never left the dance floor, and people are still talking about how great the DJ was. If you're getting married in Wilmington, go with Active Entertainment!

The Active Entertainment DJ was wonderful and worked with the bride and groom to understand the types of guests and types and genres of music desired. The DJ was prepared and professional and had the majority of the guests dancing until midnight. Highly recommend their services and would definitely use them again.

Jason Tatum was the perfect choice for our wedding! We have pretty specific tastes in music and Jay was able to incorporate our crazy requests for obscure indie folk music with crowd pleasers that keptthe dance floor bumping all night! Jay was a great MC and was responsive to all our questions and requests despite hurricane Irene blowing through town only a few days before! Whether it was using remixed tracks from our euro-friends, taking requests from crazy aunts, or getting our athlete friends to cut-a-rug with a hardcore hipster buddies, Jay worked the crowd in a way that was really fun and outrageous but was also subtle enough to let us shine. This guy clearly knows what he's doing and really lightened our load during our wedding weekend, so glad we found him! Throw in Beverly and the ultra-sweet Activebooth (she was a peach, btw.) and Active Entertainment was a great choice for our wedding day!Mackenzie and Marc Wartenberger, sept. 1, 2011

We had a great experience with Active DJ Entertainment and loved Brian! We had an amazing night and he helped make the party - our guests loved it all :) I would recommend to anyone!

Brian Hood made my wedding amazing. He crossed generations by playing amazing music. Jay also was a great personable contact. I felt that they really understood what I wanted. I also used them to have a photobooth....love love love them

Jay was everything and much more of what were looking for in a dj. His fun high energy personality made the reception more then we ever dreamed it would be!

Our DJ was amazing! I am the youngest of 4 girls, and the DJ's at my sister's weddings did not compare! A good/bad DJ can make or break your reception, and Charles definitely made ours :) I highly reccommend Active Entertainment for everyone's wedding.

Jason is so easy to get along with, his personality makes you immediately comfortable and you never doubt that he'll deliver a good time for your event. That being said, he's also very serious about his work, and it shows. He was there to make sure our day went as smoothly as possible. He triple-checked all of the points we had discussed. He reviewed the pronunciation of our wedding party members' names numerous times. We could not have been happier with his work. We're still hearing great feedback from our guests. They loved the music and had a great time. Thanks, Jason.

We used Active DJ Entertainment for our June 4th wedding. Charles was our DJ and he did a phenomenal job! Everyone was on the dance floor most of the night and he really helped keep the reception rolling. We were more than pleased!

Thank You so much it was a perfect day! :-)

The guys at Active Entertainment were the AWESOME!! They were extremely knowledgeable about all different types of music and able to make some great suggestions..We didn't want our wedding music to be just like everyone else’s, Active made it happen for us.. At the wedding, my wife and I were amazed at how many people were on the dance floor! Great value! Highly recommend.

Jay was fabulous to work with! We totally appreciated everything he did - met with us, made my dad feel comfortable, got to know us, let me request, got people "low" on the dancefloor, everything! Jay was awesome!!!

Jason did a great job! We had ask for a few additional services and he was very accommodationg. The ceremoney and reception was held at Porters Neck Country Club. The staff there was great to work with and the food was excellent.The wedding cake was done by Nikki's cakes. It was beautiful and very delicious. The photographer was Amy with 1of13 photography. She is a sweetheart and does excellent work.The flowers were done by Beautiful flowers by June. They were absoutley beautiful and she worked very hard to make everything just the way my daughter wanted it.

Jason was very professional and considerate. We asked him to keep the party going and he knew how to judge the crowd and played the music they wanted to hear

Everything was awesome! I wished we had had even more times to dance!!

My experience with Jason Tatum is from two different perspectives- as a guest and as a bride. My friends were married in the fall of 2009 and my fiance and I attended the wedding. We danced, partied and enjoyed ourselves so much. The music was loud (but could still hear conversation), fun and set the mood for the couple perfectly. The wedding was "them" ... it was a true reflection of their personalities and the music and timing was key to making their vision a reality.When it came time to plan for our wedding, I was completely overwhelmed. I did not have every detail planned out in my mind like a lot of girls seemed to. I didn't know what colors I wanted, what flowers, where to get married, what style dress ... things others seemed to know when they got engaged. Bridal shows overwhelmed me!! The one thing I did know I wanted ... the very first thing we nailed down was Jason Tatum. We didn't even have a date! He had to be our DJ and I think I would have moved the date around to accomodate his schedule. He remained flexible for me and we were able to pick a date and have him too. My wedding was multi-generational. From parents' friends to our friends in their 20's-30's-40's to little kids to older relatives in their 70's. Every single person, and I do not overexaggerate, raved about how great the DJ was. I even had two friends post how great the DJ was on their facebook accounts the night of our wedding which made me feel terrific. We gave him very little direction and he did everything right. It was the easiest part of my wedding and one of the biggest parts of why the night was so fun and special. You can't beat dancing photos!My wedding day was a blur. When we walked into the reception, Jason was a friendly face, a vendor I was confident in from the very beginning and my scheduler. I did not have a wedding planner ... and did not need one. He kept us on schedule, made sure we did all the traditional elements and kept feet on the dancefloor! I could not have asked for more and wouldn't have asked for anything different!

Jason at Active Entertainment was great. He came early to help set up and practice with the mic. He was very responsive and fun to work with. Jason played a wonderful mix of classics and modern hits that had the dance floor filled the entire night.

Fantastic DJ to work with! The variety of music played was so wonderful- all ages were up dancing all night long. I can't thank you enough!!!

Jay was awesome! He went above and beyond to make our special day a huge success! If I am ever in need of DJ services again I'm going straight to Active Entertainment, I would recommend him to anyone without any hesitations. He made me feel so at ease during such a stressful time, and it is much appreciated. Our reception would not have been nearly the party it was without his help! Jay played music that appealed to all age groups, and kept the ENTIRE crowd dancing the whole night. I cant say enough good things about Jay!

Jason Tatum did an excellent job at our wedding. Not only did he help us with music selection, but also helped set the tone for the best night of my life.

Charles was our DJ and he kept the party going for 6 hours!!! He played exactly what I asked and made up the rest...keeping all ages out on the dance floor! All of my guests have said that our DJ was fantastic!

Jay was so easy to work with and had a lot of great ideas for music for both the ceremony on the beach and the reception. He did a great job of reading the crowd during the reception and could change up the music to get more people on the dance floor. He was respectful not to play music that we did not want played (chicken dance, etc) and everyone had a fantastic time. We could not have been happier with our experience.

Jason was amazing. He played the right songs for our oldies lovin crowd!!! Even had great songs for moments like throwing the garter and bouquet. He was very flexible with the needs of the reception and even stayed later because we had an interuption (rain) which caused him to have to turn off the music for like a half an hour. I really enjoyed him DJ'ing at our wedding!

Jay did a great job and made our reception so much fun!! He was very flexible with the weather and played great music. I would highly recommend him if you like to dance and have a good time. He was very professional, friendly and handled everyone's requests. He exceeded all our expectations and would hire him again in a second if we needed him for any event. Cheers,Daniel & Heather

Jason was incredible!! He was hands down the best dj we have ever been around. His music selection was just perfect for keeping everyone dancing the whole evening and nothing cheesy or awkward to dance to. Jason was great and easy to work with personally and professionally. We felt confident with him from the very beginning and he exceeded all expectations! We HIGHLY recommend him!

Nothing but the best... Personable, reliable, friendly, fun and an all around great guy to boot. Jay was not only our DJ but part of our excitement during planning and on our big day. A wonderful sense of humor wrapped into a "real" person who knows his business.. Would recommend him for any event type or size and will look for reasons in the future to have Jay help us swing our hips and leave our feet.Thanks for being part of our memoriesDarren and Jamey DeMyer

We could not have been happier with Jason's services. He made the DJ selection such a fun and relaxing part of the wedding planning and even a better experience at the reception. A true professional who made our day even more special. Thanks J!

Jason was absolutely wonderful!!! He really made our wedding special and unique! Jason has a great personality and knew exactly what we were looking for in a DJ! We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an awesome DJ! :)

Jay is the best DJ ever! I contacted him three weeks before our wedding while he was on vacation with his family. Even then, he took time to explain his services and discuss my wedding plans. He's relaxed, very easy to work with, super friendly and has a great sense of what songs would work. In the chaos of things I had not picked a song for my bridesmaids entrance but because our exit song was Bob Marley's Is This Love, Jay picked this really cool reggae version of the traditional wedding march. I am so very happy that my wedding coordinator recommended him. My husband and I were very impressed and would highly recommend him. Not to mention that he was quite a bit cheaper than several other DJ's in the Wilmington/Wrightsville area.

Our wedding would not have been the same without Jason. There was not a dry moment during the entire night. He had the perfect music playing throughout the wedding. His charisma as an MC was priceless.

Jason was great and very attentive to our needs. He was also an excellent guide in helping to outline our reception with the appropriate activities at the correct time. Also, his follow-through kept our reception moving at a great pace. I trust him and would highly recommend his services to anyone.

Jay did an awesome job at our wedding!!! He kept the dance floor packed ALL night long!!!

Definitely helped keep the party going. Jason did a fantastic job and I couldn't be happier!

Jason was great! He was laid back and easy to work with. He did a great job!

All our friends and family say that it was the best party ever!

Jason is a very nice and professional guy. He is up to date with new music and can easily bring back the oldies. If I was to recommend anyone it would be Jay. His prices are reasonable compared to other vendors but his work is worth much more than his prices show. Overall I can not say anything negative about Active Entertainment and I do plan on using his services in the future.

Jay did an awesome job at my wedding and wedding ceremony. He was so easy to get along with and very willing to meet me at time's convenient to me since I lived out of town. He was very enthusiastic at my wedding and kept things flowing very well!

Jason is a wonderful person to work with and so good because he loves what he does and it shows! I booked him as soon as my daughter got engaged, 3 1/2 years before her wedding to make sure that we got the best!

Jason was a superb DJ for our wedding! We received many compliments from our guests as to his music selection and his personality. He's also a nice guy and very easy to work with. I would recommend his services to anybody and would use him in the future, should I need a DJ. Thanks for making our wedding great!

Jason was incredibly professional, fun, and creative! We had a limited amount of time for dancing and he definitely made the most of it.We were incredibly satisfied with his work and would recommend him for any occasion. He has a great knack for assessing the situation and going with the flow!

Brian Hood was our DJ May 2010. He was amazingly accomadating and the mix of music was perfect, it was like he knew exactly what we wanted to hear!!! He played all the songs on our request list in a smooth order and followed the itinerary provided by the wedding planners to the tee. He was very polite to all the guests and did not ramble on the mic like some DJs I have seen. He treated me, the Bride, like a queen. He knew the wedding planners and was familiar with our venue and its staff so the evening had a nice flow. The venue manager even remarked that evening that Brian was the best DJ they have had play there. Jason Tatum handled all of our contract dealings and he made the process very easy. Active DJ Entertainment provides a quality service and they earned top scores in every category from me.

Jason was EXCELLENT!!! We were expecting compliments on the ceremony, food, dress, etc. Instead guest after guest approached us to rave about our DJ. Would hire Active Entertainment for any occasion.Thanks for everything,Dan and Jessica Lawrence

Jason, from Active DJ Entertainment, provided great DJ service. He did an excellent job for our ceremony songs and the reception. He went above and beyond making our day so special and made us feel at ease and not having to worry about the details. I would recommend Jason Tatum and Active DJ Entertainment to anyone looking for the best quality and affordable DJ for your wedding or event needs.

Great experience all the way around. Jay did perfect and we would hire him again in a second. Best night of our lives.

The DJ was extremely flexible in finding times to meet and prepare for the wedding. He has also provided us with top notch PA System provider for the ceremony. Overall, my wife and I were extremely pleased with his service. Music selection was top notch, bridal party presentation and other speaking parts were handled excellently, and the DJ even accommodated all our special requests. Well done!

Jay was absolutely amazing. We had several comments from guests about what a great music selection he used and how great he was. We love dancing and wanted a pretty complex mix of music including latin, shag/beach, and other party/dance music. He was extremely flexible and found any and all music that we selected. We were so pleased and would recommend him to anyone who needs a good DJ.

Active Entertainment was super helpful and very professional. I wanted something laid back but fun and they provided the perfect mixture. Knew how to direct and liven a crowd so things went smoothly on a day that i didn't want to be messed up. BOOK THEM NOW!! Thanks!

Jason was absolutely wonderful to work with and did an amazing job DJ'ing our wedding. He was extremely helpful, responsiveness, and easy to work with throughout the whole process. He really listened to what we wanted for the reception and did a perfect job! We have had numerous guests tell us how impressed they were with his music selections and how he found just the right mix of music for all of our guests! I would highly recommend Jason to anyone.

Active DJ Entertainment was AWESOME to work with. They were very professional and so easy to work with. Leading up to our day Jason not only listened to get a feel for who we were, he also helped to make suggestions where we were looking for ideas. He provided so much more than just music. He was a great MC at our wedding and coordinated the timing of the whole event. He made me feel so comfortable that I had no worries on my big day. Thanks to Jason I was able to really relax and enjoy the whole thing. He had a great ability to feel out the crowd, played awesome music, and really kept the party going all night. I will recommend him to anyone who wants to have a great time at their next event. Active DJ Entertainment actually made our wedding better!! Two Thumbs Way Up!

All of our wedding guests had great things to say about Jay Tatum. He is easy to work with, reasonably priced, and knows exactly how to get a mixed crowd moving. The reception was fun and hassle-free for us, thanks to Jay. Of all the decisions we made on our wedding, this was the simplest.

Jason was great. He kept the party going and he crowd dancing. Would definitely reccommend him.

I know you arent here to read a book, so I will write as breif review as I can. First of all I wish I had found this site when we were plannign our wedding. Jason was great for the wedding. He really does what you want, and can be as livly or calm as you need him to be. He will give you a questionaire when you meet with him that asks you about differnt types of music and events durign the wedding, and is extreamly well thought out. Jason is a great guy, and really works to get the music and mood exactly how you want it to be. We recieved lots of compliments from our guests, and Jason played exactly what we wanted. I couldnt have been happier with his services.

In March of 2008 my soon to be wife and I attended a reception that Jason Tatum DJed. From the cocktail music to the party he played a perfect mix. At the time we didn't know him but literally left the reception saying that the DJ rocked! Later that year I got engaged and the first thing I thought of was the DJ we saw at our friends wedding. We got Jason's information and quickly realized that all of the other vendors in the Wilmington area must have known what we knew. His name was given out to us at least three times. We contacted Jason on his website and he responded back to us on the same day. He met with us and we instantly hit it off. His funny, professional, detailed and knowledgeable. Our reception was awesome! He kept us on point during the introductions, dances, toasts, cake cutting, etc. When the party started he kept our crowd on the dance floor until the very end. He played everything we asked him to play and stayed away from the cheesy stuff. Hands down... This guy is the best wedding DJ I have ever seen. To this day we still keep in touch with Jason. He is truly good at what he does and I would highly recommend him to others!

He wasn’t my favorite vendor but still did a good enough job. He was the cheapest DJ in the area with lots of experience and a good reputation. There were a few communications mishaps that were faulty on both sides so I can’t completely hold that against him. He did a good job, but I was still slightly disappointed. But again I think that is my fault for not remembering everything to tell him before hand. My guests loved him, and he was very helpful at the end of the night giving some of our guests a lift to their hotel.

Jason was great! Very professional and kept the crowd on the dance floor all night without playing any line dances!! which we requested not to have unless a guest absolutely begged for them. In addition to the dancing he helped keep our reception on track and made sure all of the important events happened when they were suppossed to happen.

It is always going to be a fun party with Active Entertainment! These guys know how to keep the dance floor hopping!

Active DJ Entertainment to simply put, ROCKS! Excellent music, highly professional and great to work with!

Active DJ is hands down the most professional and highest quality DJ company in the region! Every one of their DJs is great and a joy to be around!

Jay Tatum and Active Entertainment are the DJ's we love to work with. They're professional and fun, always a great party for your guests when they're here. Active Entertainment is our top choice every time!!!

I have worked with many DJ's and I can honestly say, hand on my heart, that Jason blew me away with how amazing his DJ'ing skills are. He is not showing up to your wedding with an ipod loaded with songs. He hand mixes and keeps people on the dance floor. I know who I will personally be using for our functions and who I recommend to my brides.

I absolutely LOVE working with Active Entertainment. Without a doubt, one of the best, most professional, most easy-going DJ's in the entire Southeast. They totally respect the importance of having a good rapport with all the vendors at a wedding, to ensure that everything runs smoothly and on time. As a photographer, I can't tell you how much I love working with people who *enjoy* their jobs and *appreciate* the other vendors... and, to top it all off, they provide the MOST fun environment for the guests, always selecting the best music for every moment, keeping the party going without letting it devolve into something sleazy (I've seen it all over the years!). Honestly, you can not go wrong with these guys. I would give them ten stars if I could!

As a photographer, I've been to a thousand weddings with cheesy DJ's. These guys DON'T bring the cheese, they are seriously the best in town by a long shot! Having someone like Active Entertainment at your wedding is a sure way to keep your dance floor full all night long. They are great guys: professional, friendly, courteous, with great taste in music and they bring the party! Book them, you'll be glad you did!

Absolutely LOVE working with the Active DJ Entertainment boys! They are outgoing, fun, but most important take great care of you on your BIG DAY!

The DJs at Active are top notch. They are courteous, attentive, and open to suggestion. They make our weddings come alive and remain that way, all through the night.

Active Entertainment is the best DJ company in town. It is a small group of very talented DJs that want to make sure that every client has an amazing event. Jay, Charles, Brian and Shaun are all equally talented with over a decade of experience behind each one of them. No matter which DJ is contracted for your event, you will be in great hands with all of them. As an event planner my first call is to this company to make sure that my clients have the best DJ to provide entertainment as well as provide an MC for the night. Amazing staff, amazing talent, amazing company!

Jason runs a very professional business and his reputation for quality work and listening to his clients is impeccable. Active DJ Entertainment is definitely one we would recommend to our clients.

Active Entertainment is always my hands down number one choice for event music! I never worry when they are on the job. Jason is incredible at reading a crowd and getting even the most unlikely guests on the dance floor. A+++!

It has been such a pleasure working with Jay and Brian. These guys are professional and really know how to make the party GREAT! They are sure to include the bride and groom's requests and somehow always manage to get everybody up to dance and enjoy the party. They are at the top of our list!

Professional, prompt and a wonderful personality. A pleasure to work with.