JD Entertainment

What JD Entertainment does

JD Entertainment, LLC is a privately held, full-service wedding and event production company founded in September 1998 by John DeVergilio and headquartered at 38763 Byriver St in the Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan. The company offers five integrated service lines: disc jockey entertainment, photography, videography (4K/8K/12K capture with drone coverage), photo booth rental, and accent lighting (up-lighting, custom monograms, cold sparks). These services are sold individually or as tiered bundles — Essential ($3,190), Signature ($5,035), and Complete Experience ($6,130) — with multi-service discounts of up to $1,000. The workforce of 11-50 employees includes 8 dedicated DJs who work exclusively for JD Entertainment; operational policy caps bookings at 6 weddings per day to maintain 2 backup DJs, with the additional constraint that photographers must have shot at least 300 weddings before joining the company.

The business serves primarily engaged couples across more than 57 Michigan venues (golf clubs, banquet halls, hotels, and museums such as The Henry Ford, Roostertail, Meadowbrook Hall), with secondary exposure to corporate events, fundraisers, and social occasions. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and event-driven: a content-marketing website with SEO, an interactive quiz tool, Calendly-mediated consultations, phone/email sales, and live presence at Michigan bridal shows and wedding expos. Distribution is reinforced through marketplace visibility on The Knot (Best of Weddings 2026) and WeddingWire (Couples' Choice Award 2026), plus preferred-vendor relationships with at least 10 named venues.

The revenue model is professional-services fees paid per event, with no subscription, no recurring contract, and no disclosed transaction volume. Differentiators are operational: a proprietary client portal (jdeventplanner.com) for planning, guaranteed backup personnel and equipment, team-coordinated execution across vendors, and 27 years of operating history. There are no outside investors, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and the company is entirely founder-owned.

Name

JD Entertainment

Legal name

JD Entertainment, LLC

Website

https://jdentertainment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JD Entertainment is a Michigan-based, founder-owned wedding and event production company offering DJ, photography, videography, photo booth, and accent lighting services individually or as tiered bundles to engaged couples and corporate clients across more than 50 venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Party DJ, Music & Audio Services (HSACACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB), Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ)

Keywords

• Wedding DJ services
• Wedding photography
• Wedding videography
• Photo booth rental
• Event lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. DJ Services: Disc jockey services for weddings and events including ceremony and reception music, emcee duties, and timeline coordination. Revenue generated through one-time service fees based on event type and coverage duration.
2. Photography Services: Professional wedding photography services with HD digital cameras, professional grade equipment, and multiple lens options. Revenue generated through package-based pricing.
3. Videography Services: Wedding videography including 4K, 8K, 12K, and 1080P shooting depending on package, with drone coverage and professional audio. Revenue generated through package-based pricing.
4. Photo Booth Rentals: Photo booth rental services with professional booths, props, unlimited prints, and online gallery access. Revenue generated through rental fees.
5. Accent Lighting: Wedding accent lighting services including up-lighting, custom monograms, color wash, low-lying fog, and intelligent lighting. Can be bundled with other services.
6. Bundle Packages: Multi-service bundle packages offering discounts when booking multiple services (DJ, photography, videography, photo booth, lighting). Saves customers up to $1,000 compared to booking separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JD Entertainment provides professional DJ, photography, videography, photo booth, and accent lighting services for weddings and corporate events in Michigan. The company bundles these entertainment services into packages so clients can hire a single coordinated team rather than separate vendors for each element of their event.

Product overview

JD Entertainment is a full-service wedding and event production company based in Michigan offering a modular portfolio of services. The core offerings include DJ (Disc Jockey) entertainment, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth Rental, and Accent Lighting Services. These services are available individually or bundled together through tiered packages: Essential Bundle (DJ + Photography), Signature Bundle (adds Videography), and Complete Experience Bundle (adds Photo Booth + Lighting). Services are priced individually ($1,495-$2,045) or as bundled packages ($3,190-$6,130), with Multi-Service Discounts available for booking the entire team. The company operates from Clinton Township, Michigan and serves venues throughout the Metro Detroit area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Addison Oaks Buhl EstateminorOthersPreferred vendor relationship at Leonard, Michigan venue. JD Entertainment has featured weddings documented at this location.
• Andiamo ItaliaminorOthersWarren, Michigan wedding venue with featured wedding content on JD Entertainment's YouTube channel.
• Barrister Gardens Banquet CenterminorOthersSt. Clair Shores venue with documented weddings and YouTube playlist showcasing events at this location.
• Cherry Creek Golf ClubminorOthersShelby Township venue where multiple weddings have been featured including Thomas & Rachel's winter wedding.
• Petruzzello's Banquet & Conference CenterminorOthersTroy, Michigan venue featuring Brianna & Jacob's wedding highlighted on company website.
• The Henry Ford MuseumminorOthersDearborn, Michigan venue with featured weddings and dedicated YouTube playlist.
• Meadowbrook HallminorOthersRochester, Michigan venue with wedding content documented on JD Entertainment's website.
• RoostertailminorOthersDetroit, Michigan iconic venue with documented weddings and YouTube showcase.
• Fox Hills Golf & Banquet CenterminorOthersMichigan venue listed as preferred partner on bundle pricing page.
• Penna's BanquetsminorOthersSterling Heights venue with logo featured on JD Entertainment's preferred venue partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mike Staff Productions: Michigan-based wedding DJ, photo, video, and photo booth company serving Detroit and other Midwest markets. Directly comparable to JD Entertainment in service mix, regional footprint, bundle pricing model, and multi-service all-in-one offering.
• George Street Photo & Video: National wedding photography and videography company offering bundled photo + video packages. Comparable to JD Entertainment's photography and videography services and the multi-service positioning targeting premium wedding customers.
• Complete Weddings + Events: National wedding DJ, photography, videography, and photo booth franchise with strong Midwest presence. Directly competes with JD Entertainment in the multi-service wedding bundle category, with similar pricing structure and one-stop-shop value proposition.
• Elite Entertainment & Productions: Midwest wedding DJ and event entertainment company offering DJ, photo booth, lighting, and coordination services. Comparable to JD Entertainment in service portfolio, target customer (engaged couples), and event-driven go-to-market approach.
• Eivan's Photo & Video: Wedding photography, videography, and DJ company serving multiple Midwest markets. Overlaps with JD Entertainment on its DJ + photo + video core offerings and on regional Midwest positioning.

Broad incumbents

• WeddingWire: Wedding vendor marketplace where JD Entertainment has earned Couples' Choice Awards. Functions as a major lead-generation channel for JD Entertainment and comparable wedding-services companies, shaping competitive dynamics in the broader industry.
• The Knot Worldwide: National wedding marketplace and planning platform where JD Entertainment is listed as a featured vendor. Complements JD Entertainment's lead generation through marketplace visibility and represents the broader incumbent ecosystem that aggregates and routes wedding-services demand.

Emerging players

• SoundBites DJ & Photo Booth: Smaller multi-service wedding entertainment vendor offering DJ and photo booth services. Comparable to JD Entertainment's smaller bundle packages with similar service mix, though typically operating at smaller scale and more limited geographic reach.
• Spine Films: Wedding videography studio specializing in cinematic and documentary-style wedding films. Comparable to JD Entertainment's videography service line in production style and equipment tier (4K/8K, drone, gimbals), though more narrowly focused on video only.

Regional players

• 5th Avenue Entertainment: Multi-service wedding entertainment vendor (DJ, photography, videography, lighting) operating in select U.S. metropolitan markets. Comparable operating model to JD Entertainment though typically a different regional footprint, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL4rCTH9MxmajJQwUK8PbIPOouvCwlGjvU
• Pinterestpinterest.com/jdentertainment
• Xx.com/jd_weddings_mi
• Facebookfacebook.com/JDEntertainment.LLC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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