Planning guides
The Maryland's DJ blog, sorted for a wedding in or near Washington DC: venues, real weddings, song lists and how to book your DJ.
Washington DC weddings
DC venues and real DC weddings Maryland's DJ has played, from the Wharf to District Winery.
- The Best Wedding Venues in Washington, DC
- Yes, You Want to Get Married in Washington, DC
- District Winery: Wedding Venue Washington DC
- St. Francis Hall Weddings in Washington, DC
- Julie & Roy's Washington DC Wharf Wedding
- Christine & Brad: District Winery Wedding Washington DC
- Emily & Toby's Classy Washington DC Wedding
- Cito & Kelly: Potomac View Terrace Wedding Washington DC
- Elegant Wedding at The Line Hotel DC
- Cara and Amari's Art-Themed D.C. Wedding
- Wedding Industry Night at Fathom Gallery, Georgetown
- Addison Bay Clothing Company Has a Corporate Event DJ
- Maryland's DJ Wins The Knot Best of Weddings
Choosing the music
Song lists and advice from the DJs: the first dance, the parent dances, the ceremony and the songs to leave off.
- Best Wedding Songs: First Dance, Entrance & Party
- Top 20 Most Requested Wedding Songs
- 20 Must Play Wedding Songs from Maryland's DJ
- How to Pick your Wedding First Dance Song
- Top 20 Father Daughter Dance Songs for Weddings
- Top mother/son Dance Songs from Maryland's DJ
- Wedding Ceremony Music: What to Keep In Mind
- Pre-Ceremony Music: Choose Well and Set the Tone
- How to Build Your Wedding “Do Not Play” List
- Choosing the best music for your Wedding Party
- Fun 80s Songs to Bring to Your Wedding
- 60s Dance Songs for Weddings: Our DJs' Favorite Picks
- The Maryland's DJ 90s Music Playlist
- Top 12 Wedding Salsa Songs by Maryland's DJ
Booking a wedding DJ
What a DJ does, what it costs, when to book and what to ask before you sign.
- What Do the Best Wedding DJs Do?
- How Much Does a Wedding DJ Cost?
- Best Time to Book a Wedding DJ: Expert Tips
- Top 10 Questions to Ask a Wedding DJ
- How to Choose a Wedding DJ in 5 Steps
- Wedding Band vs. Wedding DJ: Which Is Right for You?
- Wedding DJ Enhancements That Elevate Your Celebration
- What is Uplighting? What to Know and Where to Start
Just outside the District
Venues and weddings a short drive away in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia.
- Best Venues for a Northern Virginia Wedding
- Host Your Event at Hotel AKA Alexandria
- Hanna & Brandon: Riverside on the Potomac Virginia
- Leesburg Wedding Venues: Virginia Wedding DJ
- Teri & Jamie Wedding Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
- Lelia & Mark: Backyard Wedding Potomac
- Glenview Mansion Weddings: Rockville, MD
Where they play
Maryland's DJ is based in Rockville and plays DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Each page covers the venues they know in that area.