black tie entertainment

What black tie entertainment does

Black Tie Entertainment is a family-owned wedding entertainment company headquartered in Uniontown, Ohio, serving engaged couples across the Akron-Canton-Cleveland region. Operated by Mike and his son Casey as the primary DJs, the company specializes exclusively in wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, and related celebrations, and positions itself as a non-franchise, non-subcontractor alternative where clients meet and book the specific DJ who will perform at their event.

The company's core product is a professional wedding DJ/MC service built on professional-grade audio equipment (Denon, Shure, Crown, EV, JBL speaker and microphone systems with four speaker arrays and dual 18-inch subwoofers), supported by a modular portfolio of add-on rentals including 20-30 WiFi-controlled battery-powered LED up-lights, an open-air photo booth (up to 10 guests), a digital LED pixel dance floor (up to 24'x24' or 20'x30'), custom monogram projection, dry-ice "Dancing on the Clouds" first-dance effects, indoor cold sparkler fountains, and a CO2 cannon. An interactive online wedding planning tool (event timeline, music request lists) and day-of coordination are included with every booking, and a weekly-updated music library spanning the 1980s through current hits is maintained.

Black Tie operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market with no third-party resellers: customers check date availability, sign contracts, and place deposits online; consult in person at the Uniontown office; or call a direct phone line. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time event fees structured as seven tiered wedding packages ranging from $1,499 (Essentials) to $4,949 (Premium, including the LED dance floor), plus standalone rentals of individual modules such as the photo booth ($699-$999) and dance floor ($2,500-$3,500 plus mileage). The company holds recurring working relationships with more than 20 wedding venues across Northeast Ohio (barns, event centers, vineyards, country clubs), which generate mid-funnel referrals through co-branded landing pages and venue-specific package pricing.

Name

black tie entertainment

Legal name

Black Tie Entertainment

Website

https://blacktieentertainment.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Black Tie Entertainment is a family-owned wedding entertainment company in Uniontown, Ohio, serving engaged couples in the Akron-Canton-Cleveland market with professional DJ/MC services, lighting, photo booth, LED dance floor, and specialty effects sold as tiered one-time event packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Entertainment Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Partial Wedding Planning (HSACABAB)

Keywords

• Wedding dj services
• Wedding entertainment
• Event lighting
• Photo booth rental
• Ceremony sound system

Headquarters

HQ city

Uniontown

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wedding DJ Services: Flat-rate fees for wedding entertainment packages including DJ/MC services, sound equipment, lighting, and coordination. Packages range from $1,499 to $5,249 before current $300 discount. Revenue is one-time per event with optional add-ons.
2. Event Add-ons and Upgrades: Additional revenue from optional enhancements such as photo booth ($699-$999), LED dance floor rental ($2,500-$3,500), ceremony music ($250), name in lights monogram ($250-$450), dancing on the clouds effect ($250-$450), sparkler fountains ($250-$900), up-lighting upgrade ($450), and LED glow foam sticks ($100)
3. Co2 Cannon Gun Rental: High-energy CO2 cannon effect for $250 as an add-on to packages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Black Tie Entertainment is a family-run wedding entertainment provider in northeastern Ohio that books professional DJ/MC services for wedding receptions and ceremonies, anchored by tiered packages (Essentials through Premium) that combine sound, dance floor lighting, and unlimited music hours. The core offering is bundled with optional add-ons including photo booth rental, LED up-lighting, custom monogram projection ("Name in Lights"), ceremony sound systems, a digital LED pixel dance floor, dry-ice "Dancing on the Clouds" first-dance effect, and indoor cold sparkler fountains, plus online wedding planning and day-of coordination.

Product overview

Black Tie Entertainment is a wedding entertainment company offering a modular service portfolio anchored by professional Wedding DJ/MC services with multiple tiered packages. The core offering consists of Wedding DJ/MC services (including digital audio system, dance floor lighting, and unlimited music hours) as a standalone or bundled with various add-on modules including Photo Booth, Up Lighting, Name in Lights (monogram projection), Ceremony Music, Dancing on the Clouds (dry ice effect), LED Lighted Dance Floor, and Indoor Cold Sparkler Fountains. The company provides online wedding planning tools and day-of coordination as included services. Package tiers range from Essentials ($1,499) to Premium ($4,949), with add-on services also available individually. Services are concentrated in the Akron-Canton-Cleveland Ohio area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding DJ/MC Service Professional wedding disc jockey and Master of Ceremonies service providing music, announcements, reception coordination, a digital audio system, dance floor lighting, and unlimited music hours for engaged couples in northeastern Ohio.
• Photo Booth Rental Open-air photo booth service for up to 10 guests featuring fun props, a memory scrapbook, personalized photo strips, touch screen, external monitor, and USB digital copies; sold standalone or bundled with DJ packages.
• Up Lighting LED battery-powered up-lighting service placing 20-30 lights around the venue perimeter, wirelessly controlled via WiFi and computer lighting software to match any color or sync with the music beat.
• Name in Lights (Custom Monogram Projection) Custom monogram projection service using state-of-the-art projectors to display bride and groom names or initials on the dance floor, walls, or ceiling with custom-designed gobos based on client preferences.
• Ceremony Music Service Ceremony sound system with wireless microphone for the officiant and reader, including 30 minutes of pre-ceremony music and processional/recessional songs for the wedding ceremony.
• Dancing on the Clouds (Dry Ice First Dance Effect) Dry ice first-dance effect created with a professional dry ice machine and hot water that produces a low-lying cloud lasting approximately 4 minutes with no floor moisture, no airborne fog, and no activation of smoke or fire detectors.
• LED Lighted Dance Floor Rental Digital LED pixel dance floor rental available in sizes up to 24'x24' or 20'x30', programmable for starlight effects, specific colors, low-resolution videos, custom text, and beat-synchronized lighting patterns.
• Indoor Cold Sparkler Fountains Indoor cold sparkular fountain effect for grand entrances, first dances, or packed dance floors, featuring non-toxic cold sparks that produce a fountain display without smoke.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dance floor kept packed throughout entire reception
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barn on Enchanted AcrescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding venue in Dennison, Ohio where Black Tie Entertainment regularly provides DJ services. Special package deal offered at this venue. Venue address: 630 Roxford Church Rd SE, Dennison, OH 44621
• Bella Amore on Enchanted AcrescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding venue in Dennison, Ohio where Black Tie Entertainment regularly provides DJ services with special package including name in lights, up-lighting, dancing on clouds, and ceremony music. Venue address: 630 Roxford Church Rd SE, Dennison, OH 44621
• Brookside FarmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding venue in Louisville, Ohio where Black Tie provides regular DJ services with $1,749 special package. Venue address: 5600 Ravenna Ave (SR 44), Louisville, OH 44641
• Guy's Party CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor reception venue in Akron, Ohio where Black Tie regularly provides DJ services with LED dance floor and up-lighting capabilities showcased. Venue address: 500 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44319
• Raintree Event CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding venue in Uniontown, Ohio where Black Tie provides regular DJ services with $1,749 special package. Venue address: 4350 Mayfair Rd, Uniontown, OH 44685
• St Nicholas Banquet CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-established wedding venue in Mogadore, Ohio where Black Tie provides DJ, up-lighting, and photo booth services. Venue address: 755 S Cleveland Ave, Mogadore, OH 44260
• Blue Heron Event CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf course wedding venue in Medina, Ohio served by Black Tie Entertainment. Venue address: 3227 Blue Heron Trce, Medina, OH 44256
• Encore Catering and Event CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor wedding venue in Strongsville, Ohio with special $2,698 package including ceremony, 30 up-lights, DJ/MC, photo booth, and name in lights. Venue address: 16808 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
• Amish Door - Milana BallroomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding venue in Wilmot, Ohio (Amish country) where Black Tie provides services with $1,749 special package. Venue address: 1210 Winesburg St, Wilmot, OH 44689

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Knot: The Knot (and its marketplace/invitation platform) is the largest wedding vendor marketplace in the US and shapes how couples discover, compare, and book wedding entertainment suppliers like Black Tie. It is not a direct entertainment competitor but is the dominant channel and competitive context for any local wedding DJ business.
• WeddingWire: WeddingWire operates a parallel wedding vendor marketplace with extensive DJ and entertainment categories, lead-generation tools, and review aggregation. Like The Knot, it is an indirect competitor that influences discovery, pricing transparency, and lead costs for local wedding entertainment businesses.

Emerging players

• Zola: Zola is a modern, digitally native wedding platform spanning registry, planning checklists, vendor recommendations, and wedding websites. It competes for the same engaged-couple wallet and increasingly surfaces entertainment vendors, making it an emerging player shaping how wedding entertainment services are researched and purchased.

Others

• GigSalad: GigSalad is an online marketplace that connects event hosts with DJs, musicians, photo booth providers, and other live entertainment vendors nationwide. It is a relevant ecosystem participant because it represents the kind of aggregator-driven channel where local wedding entertainment providers must compete for visibility.
• Here Comes The Guide: Here Comes The Guide is a wedding venue and vendor directory widely used in regional wedding markets, particularly across the western US, that influences how couples shortlist entertainment suppliers. It is not a direct competitor but a relevant ecosystem directory that affects local SEO and lead flow for regional DJs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/blacktieentertainmentdjservice

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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