lovely night entertainment

What lovely night entertainment does

Lovely Night Entertainment is a privately held, founder-operated event entertainment business based in Cleveland, Ohio, serving weddings, corporate events, nonprofit functions, school events, and private celebrations across Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania. Founded in 2014, the company markets itself with over 10 years of industry experience and an LGBQTA+ inclusive brand positioning. Operations are led by owner Mark, with manager Josh overseeing execution and a roster of 17 named DJs holding diverse professional backgrounds including military, voice acting, special education, digital marketing, and licensed wedding officiating.

The core product is professional DJ services priced at $195 per hour, supplemented by four a la carte add-on lines: ceremony audio setup at a $275 flat rate, wireless LED uplighting at $30 per fixture with a 10-fixture minimum, a digital photo booth at $500 for six hours (with text/email delivery, on-site printing, and a corporate survey/data capture feature), and karaoke at $350 for two hours. The underlying technology stack is event-hardware-centric (professional speakers, wireless microphones, LED uplighting, photo booth kiosks) with no proprietary software platform beyond the CheckCherry reservation and client login system embedded in the Wix-built website. The photo booth's text/email delivery and survey-based data capture are the most differentiated technical features, positioned for both wedding keepsake use and corporate marketing data collection.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with no bundled packages. Customers initiate booking through the website, complete a planning form, participate in a review call approximately one month before the event, and pay a 25% deposit with the balance due one week prior. A nonprofit pricing tier offers reduced rates to verified 501(c)(3) organizations. Marketing is conducted through organic Instagram and Facebook channels, a Wix-hosted SEO site, and an educational blog. The company is entirely self-funded with no disclosed external investment and no patent, certification, or award activity on record.

Name

lovely night entertainment

Legal name

Lovely Night Entertainment

Website

https://lovelynightent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lovely Night Entertainment is a Cleveland-based, founder-operated event entertainment company providing DJ, lighting, photo booth, and karaoke services on an a la carte basis to weddings, corporate clients, nonprofits, and private celebrations across Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Party DJ, Music & Audio Services (HSACACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ)

Keywords

• Wedding DJ services
• Event entertainment
• Photo booth rental
• Event lighting
• Karaoke services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

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: Hourly DJ services with emcee and custom playlist creation. Rate: $195 per hour. DJ serves as event coordinator/quarterback.
2. Ceremony Services: Ceremony setup including speakers and wireless microphone. Flat rate: $275.
3. Uplighting: LED wireless uplighting at $30 per uplight with 10 uplight minimum. Customized to event color scheme.
4. Photo Booth: Digital photo booth rental at $500 for 6 hours. Includes digital delivery via text/email. Unlimited prints available as add-on for $400. Additional hours at $100 per hour.
5. Karaoke: Karaoke service at $350 for 2 hours. Additional hours at $195 per hour. Includes vast song selection and professional setup.
6. Nonprofit Discounts: Special nonprofit pricing for verified 501(c)(3) organizations, providing reduced rates for fundraising, gala, volunteer celebration, and community outreach events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lovely Night Entertainment provides professional DJ, wireless LED uplighting, digital photo booth, ceremony audio setup, and karaoke services on an a la carte basis for weddings, corporate functions, school events, and private celebrations in Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania. The core offering is DJ services at $195 per hour with emcee and event coordination duties, supplemented by add-on services such as ceremony setup ($275 flat), uplighting ($30/unit, 10-unit minimum), digital photo booth ($500 for 6 hours), and karaoke ($350 for 2 hours).

Product overview

Lovely Night Entertainment provides event entertainment services primarily for weddings in Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania. The company operates an a la carte pricing model without bundled packages, allowing clients to select individual services. The core offering is professional DJ services ($195/hour), supplemented by ceremony setup ($275 flat rate), wireless LED uplighting ($30/unit, 10-unit minimum), digital photo booth ($500 for 6 hours with optional prints), and karaoke ($350 for 2 hours). Services are designed for both wedding and corporate/special event markets, with special nonprofit pricing for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJ Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Unbeatable price positioning compared to competitors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Knot (The Knot Worldwide): Leading wedding planning platform with a large vendor marketplace for DJs, photo booths, and event entertainment. Comparable as one of the primary channels through which Lovely Night's potential customers discover wedding entertainment options.
• WeddingWire: Large wedding vendor marketplace that aggregates DJs, photo booth companies, and entertainment providers. Comparable because Lovely Night competes for visibility and bookings against listed DJ and entertainment vendors on the platform.
• Zola: Wedding planning platform with vendor marketplace and booking tools for entertainment, photography, and related services. Comparable as a competing demand-acquisition channel for Lovely Night's wedding couples.

Direct peers

• Thumbtack: Local services marketplace where customers request and book DJ and event entertainment services. Comparable because Lovely Night's service category is one of the actively competed categories on Thumbtack in its service region.
• GigSalad: Online marketplace connecting customers with local DJs, photo booth operators, and event entertainers. Comparable because Lovely Night's DJs compete for the same wedding and event bookings sourced via GigSalad.
• Bluewater Kings Band: Wedding and event live entertainment company operating in the Midwest US. Comparable in providing multi-service entertainment (DJ, band, MC) for weddings and corporate events with similar a la carte-style offerings.
• The Bash (GigMasters): Event services marketplace where customers book DJs, photo booths, and live entertainment. Direct overlap as Lovely Night's target customer (wedding couples, corporate event planners) typically also browse The Bash for comparable services.
• SRE Entertainment Group: Cleveland-based wedding and event entertainment provider offering DJ services, lighting, photo booths, and event coordination. Direct local market competitor with similar service bundle and similar regional scope to Lovely Night.
• EastCoast Entertainment: Multi-city wedding and event entertainment company offering DJs, bands, photo booths, and lighting. Comparable offering mix and tiered service model; operates in different geographies but same vertical and competitive set.

Regional players

• Bounce Music & More: Wedding DJ and event entertainment company operating primarily in the Midwest/Ohio region. Direct comparable in service offering (DJ + photo booth + uplighting) and regional footprint similar to Lovely Night.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lovelynightent
• Instagraminstagram.com/LOVELYNIGHTENT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lovely-night-entertainment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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