Cleveland Wedding DJs best. day. ever.
Cleveland Wedding DJ Ben Ricci
You Truly Get What You Pay For
Hi, I am DJ Ben Ricci and I am widely regarded as one of the BEST Cleveland Wedding DJs in the industry for several compelling reasons. Firstly, my exceptional talent and skill in mixing and blending music sets me apart from my peers. I have a keen ear for music and an innate ability to read the crowd. I consistently deliver electrifying performances that keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. Additionally, my extensive knowledge of various music genres allows me to curate diverse and engaging playlists that cater to different tastes and preferences. Furthermore, my professionalism and dedication to this craft are unparalleled. I approach each and every event with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring seamless transitions and a flawless audio experience. My passion for music and commitment to creating unforgettable moments makes me the go-to choice for any event or celebration.
Ben Ricci is amazing! Highly recommend! Keeps your guests on the dance floor! Great communication, eases all your nerves there for you every step of the way! Very professional and classy! Kept the party going all night and catered to all our guests tastes in music! Beautiful evening, you will not regret booking Ben Ricci. Exceeded all expectations and made planning and my visions come to life. Also had all equipment needed and set up promptly and was very organized. Great DJ all around!!
Nicole and Andrew - The Village Barn - Monroeville, Oh
What happens behind the scenes
I Listen
From the moment you sign the contract, I am listening. From your vision to execution. Everything is documented so I don’t miss a thing. I will contact you periodically to ask if there is anything you need help with. That’s just the way I roll.
I create Plans
After you fill out the online planner, I go to work to ensure that your event is the best ever. From making sure every detail is perfect from the pronunciations of the bridal party names to the correct music tracks you have selected to be played during the event.
I Execute dreams
It’s the big day. I arrive early and I am ready when the first guests start to arrive at the venue. I have already spoken to the other key wedding team professionals so we are all on the same page. From the beginning to the end, I am spot on. PERIOD…
Wedding DJ Packages
You Only Have One Chance To Get It Right. What Is That Worth?
Reception
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- Unparalleled Experience & Knowledge
- Up to 6 Hours of Entertainment
- Sound System that Fits the Venue
- Tasteful Dance Floor Lighting
- Wireless Mics for Toasts
- Large Music Library
- Online Planning Tools
- Help With Event Coordination
- Unlimited Personal Meetings
Ceremony & Reception
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- Unparalleled Experience & Knowledge
- Up to 7 Hours of Entertainment
- Pre Ceremony/Ceremony Music
- Additional Sound System for Ceremony
- Wireless Mics for Officiant and Groom
- Wireless Mic for Readers
- Additional Wireless Mic for Readers
- Reception Sound System that fits Venue
- Tasteful Dance Floor Lighting
- Wireless Mics for Toasts
- Large Music Library
- Online Planning Tools
- Help With Event Coordination
- Unlimited Personal Meetings
FAQs
Most frequent questions and answers
I have been a DJ for over 20 years. Music is my passion and it shows in my work.
I have performed at more than 2400 events in my career. Mostly weddings.
Yes. For the ceremony, I provide wireless lapel mics for the officiant and groom. The groom’s mic picks up the vows from the bride. I also provide a wireless mic on a stand for any readers if needed. I can provide all the music required for the ceremony as well.
For the reception, I provide a professional sound system that fits the venue. There is no one size fits all. Additional sound is available for remote cocktail locations.
I have performed at more than 240 venues so chances are, I have been there. If not, YES, I will do a site check and make sure the layout of sound and lighting will be fantastic.
Absolutely. My name will be listed on the contract as the Dj assigned and being the owner, that is a guarantee.
Great Question. I am a beat mixer. What does that mean? There is never any silent between tracks. All the tracks are mixed together sorta like a club. Most guests don’t know songs lyrics past the second verse so why play them to the end. I play as many songs as I can in an evening. Of course there are those certain songs that you just have to play the entire song.
Most importantly, I am not a hype DJ that highjacks your event. The guests are there to see you, not me. You are the start of the show. I want to make sure the guests are having an awesome time but I never outshine the special couple.
I have a very large library consisting of just about everything you can think of. All of this music is loaded on 2 redundant laptops for backup. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I DO NOT STREAM MUSIC. This is the kiss of death. If there ever is a WiFi issue, you have no music. No music = No party.
Certainly. You will full access to my online planner where you will have full control of what you want to hear. Just fill it out and you will hear it played at your event.
For Sure. This is also a section that you fill out on the online planner. If it is on the list, you will not hear it even if Uncle Bob tries to bribe me. LOL
Yes. With a huge library of songs, it is super rare that I do not have a song that they want.
Never. I do not take breaks. There is always music playing. Also, I DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL at events. I drink water. You will not catch me outside smoking either. I do not smoke or vape.
Yes. Depending on the package you pick. The retainer is no more than $500 and the balance is not due until 2 weeks prior to then event date.
Yes and No. The retainer is required to book the event. The balance is not due until 2 weeks prior to the event date. If you would like to make payments towards your event early, you can. There is no fee or charges to do this. I would rather you keep your money until closer to the date.
Yes. All packages for weddings include dance floor lighting and up lighting. This lighting is tasteful and does not distract from having a classy and elegant reception. NO LASERS to make your dress look horrible. It’s just a nice color wash that enhances the look of the venue.
Yes. Only if it is more than 150 miles from Cleveland. The cost varies depending on distance. Please ask for a quote before booking.
The retainer is NON- Refundable. If the event is cancelled 90 days prior to the event date, the remailing balance is due. If the event is rescheduled, the retainer will be applied to the new date if the date is available.
Absolutely. I have a $2 million dollar liability policy. Most venues require this.
Yes. If this is an outdoor ceremony, I can play without shelter if there is no rain in the forecast. Must play in the shade outside of direct sunlight. If there is rain, client must provide shelter or pop up tent. This is the same for outdoor receptions.
Yes. I always have at least 2 laptops with me along with an iPad and iPhone that has music loaded on it. I also have 2 wireless mics and 4 speakers if needed.
I arrive a minimum of 2 hours prior to the event start time. Usually it is 3 hours. Rather be safe than sorry.
Yes. The online planner is shutdown for changes 7 days prior to the event date. This gives me time to prepare for your special day.
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Ben did a fantastic job at our wedding!! We couldn’t have been happier! He blends the music phenomenally so there are not gaps or silence. He played everything we asked at all the right times. We told him to just do his thing and everyone loved him! He read the crowd and played accordingly. It was amazing! A great MC. A great guy. I would absolutely recommend him again and again!!
Rachel and Kurt - Shangri-La II Event Center - Garrettsville, Oh
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Here are just a few of the venues I have visited.
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1885 Farms
700 Beta
78 Street Studios
Acacia Reservation
Akron Civic Theater
Alfords Glen
ALoft Hotel – Downtown
American Legion
American Legion 91
American-Croatian Lodge
Andrus Party Center
Arial Pearl Center
Astrodome
Avon Isle
Bass Lake Tavern Inn
Beechmont Country Club
Belarusan Event Center
Berkshire Hills golf course
Bertram Inn
Buckeye Elementary School
Camp George Forbes
Candoran House
Canterbury Country Club
Caro’s Party Center
Cedar Grove Event Lodge
Chagrin Lagoons Yacht Club
Chagrin Valley Athletic Club
Chagrin Valley Country Club
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel
Chenoweth Golf Course
City Club of Cleveland
Claridon Woodlands Lodge
Clary Gardens
Cleveland Marriott East
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Nat History
Cleveland Yacht Club
Clyde C Hadden Elementary
Columbia Ballroom
Concord Township Park
Conneaut Resources Center
Coppertop Golf Club
Cornerstone at Tonidale
Country Lakes Party Center
Crawford Auto Aviation Museum
Crown Point Ecology Center
Crowne Plaza Cleveland
Crystal Brook Farm
Diamond Event Center
Disalvo’s Station Restaurant
Divieste Banquet Center
Donauschwaben’s
Double Tree Hilton Beachwood
Doubletree Hilton Westlake
Dutch Country Restaurant
E.O.U.V. Party Center
Eastside Irish American Club
Emerald Event Center
Enchanted Acres / Glass
Encore Hall
Euclid Senior Center
Everly Event Center
Ferrante Winery
Firestone Country Club
Fountain Bleau Event Center
Franklin Park Conservatory
Gather at the Lakes
Georgetown Vosh
German Central Hall
Gervasi Vineyard
Glidden House
Glidden House
Goebel Circle
Gordon Green
Grand Barn Mohican
Grand Pacific Junction Wedding Gardens
Guy’s Party Center
Happy Days Lodge
Henry’s Barn at North Star
Highfields Event Center
Highland Heights Community Center
Hilton Akron / Fairlawn
Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel
Himelright Lodge
Holiday Inn – Mentor
Hudson Country Club
Hyatt Regency Cleveland
Incognito Speakeasy
InterContinental Hotel Cleveland
Irish Heritage Club Avon Lake
Jorgensen Farms Oak Grove
Kirtland Country Club
La Malfa Party Center
La Vera Party Center
LaCentre Conference Center
Lago Events
Lake Effect Studios
Lake Forest Country Club
Lakehouse Inn
Lakewood Country Club
Lakewood Masonic Temple
Lamalfa
LaMuth Middle School
Landerhaven
LaPlace Event Center
LCCC Spitzer Conference Ctr
Legend Lakes Party Center
Lodge at Geneva on Lake
Lorain County Fairgrounds
Manakiki
Mapleside Farms
Marriott at Key Center
Mayfield Sandridge C.C.
Meadow Woods Party Center
Medina Country Club
Mentor Harbor Yacht Club
Metropolitan at the 9
Michaud’s Event Center
Millstone Hills Golf Club
Mooreland Mansion
Mr. Anthony’s
Mt. Carmel Party Center
Nickajack Farms
Noah’s Event Venue
Normandy Party Center
North Ridge Event Center
Ohio Prestwick Country Club
Old Economy Village
Olmsted Falls Middle School
Painesville Township Park
Parker Barn
Pastina
Peacock Ridge
Perry Senior/Community Center
Pineridge Country Club
Pinnacle Golf Club
Provence Mills Event Center
Punch Bowl Social
Quail Hollow Country Club
Redbrook Boat Club
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
Ritz-Carlton Cleveland
Riverview Elementary School
Ruby’s Party Center
Running Horse Farm
Rustic Hills Country Club
Severance Hall
Shaker Heights Country Club
Shangri-La II Event Center
Sherwin Gilmore Party Center
Signature of Solon
Silver Lake Country Club
Solon Community Center
Sorrento Banquet Hall
Southpark Mall
Springvale
Springvale Ballroom
Squires Castle – Cleveland Metro Parks
St. Clarence Pavillion
St. Denis Party Center
St. Helen’s Church Hall
St. John Vianney Hall
St. Michael’s Woodside Event Center
St. Noel Party Center
St. Paul’s Hellenic Banquet Center
St. Sava Party Center
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Standing Rock Farms
Still in process
Stillwater Place
Sugar Lake Lodge
Sun Valley
Sun Valley Party Center
Tanglewood Country Club
Tenk West Bank
The Aviator
The Ballroom at Parklane
The Barn at Hart’s Grove
The Barn at Tall Oaks
The Colonnade
The Country Club
The Gish Barn
The Grand Hall at St. Vladimir’s
The Hermit Club
The Hippadrome
The Lakehouse Inn
The Lodge at Allardale
The Lodge at Geneva on the Lake
The Old Court House
The Patrician
The Patrician Party Center
The Peak at Edison
The Shipyards
The Shoreby Club
The Trailhead at Cascade Lofts
The Village at Mayfield
The Village Barn
Tizzano’s Party Center
Todaro’s Party Center
Tom’s Country Place
Tudor Arms – Double Tree
Tudor House
Twinhaven Party Center
Union Square Tower
Valley of the Eagles
Vell’s Party Center
Vermilion on the Lake
Vfw canteen 1500
Via Veccia
Wagner’s of Westlake
Walden Country Club
Waters Edge
West Side Irish-American Club
Western Reserve Historical Society
Westin Hotel
Westwood Country Club
Weymouth Country Club
Wild Goose
Wildwood Cultural Center
Willoughby Hills Community Ctr.
Windows on the River Cleveland
Wingfoot State Lodge
Wyndham Hotel Cleveland