1997
Mixing live since
Idaho Wedding DJ
The day you planned, the night they remember
Owner-operated wedding DJ and ceremony sound. Mark mics your officiant so the back row hears the vows, keeps the toasts on schedule, and fills the dance floor until the lights come up.
Mark
Your DJ, at every wedding
128+
Five star Google reviews
Two
Of everything, on site
How Your Day Flows
One person carries the whole day
No handoffs, no subcontractors. The person you plan with is the person behind the booth, from the processional to the last dance.
The Ceremony
Every vow, heard
Your officiant and readers are miced, the processional starts on cue, and the speakers stay out of your photos.
Cocktail Hour
Warmth, not volume
Music that feels chosen, at a level where your grandmother and your college roommate can both hold a conversation.
Dinner + Toasts
The toasts just work
Wireless mics ready before anyone stands up, no feedback, no dead batteries, and the maid of honor sounds like a pro.
The Dance Floor
Read, not just played
Mark builds from your playlist and your do-not-play list, takes requests with judgment, and keeps the floor moving. He's mixed hundreds of weddings, including one where Flo Rida grabbed the mic and he mixed him live on the dance floor.
“It rained and we stayed and danced in the rain.”Whitney B. · South Weber, Utah
Wedding Packages
Real prices, published
Most companies want you on a sales call before they will say a price out loud. These are the same numbers every couple gets, on the site where everyone can see them, before you ever give up an evening to a Zoom.
Reception Only
Up to 5 hours
$2,500
- DJ and MC for the reception
- Custom playlist and do-not-play list
- Pro sound system, set up and torn down
Most Chosen
Ceremony + Reception
Up to 7 hours
$3,400
- Ceremony sound and officiant mic
- Cocktail hour music
- DJ and MC through the last dance
- Wireless mics for toasts
- Timeline built with you
Full Day
Getting ready to last dance
$5,750
- Ceremony, cocktail hour, reception
- Officiant, bride and groom miced for the vows
- Outdoor PA where you need it
- Full venue uplighting and dance floor lighting
- Mark plus an assistant, on site all day
A 25 percent retainer, $500 minimum, holds your date. Balance due two weeks before the wedding. Rather run your own sound? DIY kits start at $249.
A La Carte
The fun stuff, when you want it
Every wedding gets great sound. Some couples want a little more show. CO2 cannons that hit the dance floor on the beat drop. An audio guest book, the vintage telephone in the photo, where your guests pick up the handset and leave you a voicemail you'll keep forever. After the wedding I stitch every message into one recording with your first dance song playing underneath, or any song you choose, and email it to you. It's the guest book people actually use, and hearing those voices a year later beats reading signatures.
There is more where that came from: uplighting in your wedding colors, a karaoke hour, a silent disco after party for venues with a noise curfew, and a working 1939 Shure 55, the Elvis mic, if you want a little vintage in your photos.
None of it is required and none of it gets pushed. If something sounds like your crowd, mention it when you reach out and I'll price it straight.
Meet Your DJ
Hi, I’m Mark
I have been mixing live since 1997, and I still run every wedding myself. When you call, you talk to me. When the doors open, I am the one at the booth, and I brought a second of everything that matters, so a dead cable never becomes your problem.
I am not the DJ who makes himself the show. Your day runs on your timeline and your music. My job is for the sound to be so right that nobody thinks about it once.
Ask me anything about your venue, I have probably mixed in it.
Real Weddings
Moments we were trusted with
What Couples Say
Real reviews, real names
★★★★★
“If you are looking for a DJ look no further! Seriously, Mark brings more value and attention to detail than you can imagine. He just performed at my daughter’s wedding and he brought so much experience and a truly first class sound system. He was able to mic myself (the officiant) as well as the bride and groom. He arrived early and stayed late. He even worked with a musician we hired to incorporate the two sound systems. And he is so kind, not only did he make sure that I ate but he brought my wife (the maid of honor) a plate of food to make sure that we did not go without. I could go on and on, but if you are looking for a true professional... Look no further. You found him!”
Mike Mettler · Father of the Bride and Officiant · Google Review
★★★★★
“Mark was AMAZING! He even ran the flow for our rehearsal the morning of our wedding, which made everything 10X less stressful for us.”
Abby · Google Review
★★★★★
“Made the flow between events much smoother and it was so nice to not have to worry about it. You won’t regret booking Mark as your DJ!”
Brynne · Google Review
★★★★★
“Mark is a true professional. He was very accommodating and flexible with our requests. He really made our wedding celebration functional and fun!”
John · Google Review
SwissMixx Audio carries a 5 star rating across 128+ Google reviews. Read them on Google.
Questions Brides Actually Ask
Wedding DJ FAQs
Want the full breakdown of what Treasure Valley wedding DJs charge and why?
What areas of the Treasure Valley do you serve for weddings?
Do you provide ceremony audio as well as reception DJ service?
Yes. SwissMixx Audio handles the full audio picture, from processional music and wireless mics for the officiant and readers, all the way through cocktail hour, dinner, and the reception.
Can we submit a custom playlist and do-not-play list?
Every wedding starts with a detailed planning consultation where you share your must-play songs, genre preferences, and anything you don't want played. Mark builds a custom setlist and shares it for review before the event.
What happens if something goes wrong with the equipment on the day?
Backup equipment is brought to every wedding. If a speaker, mixer, or wireless mic fails mid-event, there is a spare ready to deploy immediately.
How long does setup take before the event?
Typical setup takes one to two hours depending on the venue. Setup and breakdown time is included in every package and is never billed as extra time.
Do you travel to destination weddings outside Treasure Valley?
Yes, destination bookings outside the Treasure Valley are available on a case-by-case basis. Travel fees apply for events outside the standard service area.
How far in advance should we book a wedding DJ?
Summer and fall are the busiest wedding seasons in Idaho, and popular Treasure Valley dates can book six to twelve months in advance. Early booking is always recommended to guarantee availability.
Can we just play a Spotify playlist instead of hiring a DJ?
For a small backyard wedding you can, with rented speakers, a mic, and someone to run it. SwissMixx DIY Bride kits start at $249 for the weekend. For receptions with dancing, a DJ reads the room, runs the timeline, and keeps the dance floor alive.
Do we need a microphone for our officiant?
Yes if you have more than 50 guests or are outdoors. SwissMixx includes a tested wireless mic for the officiant plus a wired backup in every ceremony package.
DJ or live band?
Bands cost three to five times more. A DJ plays the recordings everyone knows, never takes a break, and covers every genre. Many couples use an acoustic musician for the ceremony and a DJ for the reception.
How many songs do we actually need to pick?
Six to eight moment songs: processional, entrance, recessional, first dance, parent dances, grand entrance. Then a must-play list, a do-not-play list, and the DJ reads the room.
What if it rains at our outdoor ceremony?
Pro gear handles drizzle. SwissMixx plans a covered equipment position and coordinates a rain plan with the venue before the day.
What is uplighting and is it worth it?
Battery-powered lights that wash the walls in your wedding colors. In barns, tents, and plain venues it transforms the room for a small add-on cost.
Do you take guest requests at the reception?
Yes, filtered through the couple's rules. The do-not-play list always wins.
What is the deposit, and do people tip their DJ?
A 25 percent retainer, $500 minimum, holds the date, balance due two weeks before the wedding. Tips are appreciated but never expected.
Do we have to get on a sales call to hear pricing?
No. Every package price is published on this page, and the full rate list is on the pricing page. A lot of DJs at this level want you on a Zoom before they'll say a price out loud. I won't do that to you. Shopping for a DJ is overwhelming enough, and the entertainment decides how the whole night feels, so you deserve real numbers before you give up an evening to a sales call. When you fill out the contact form, every field helps me lock in the right coverage, gear, and timeline, so the quote you get is the quote that holds. A call is for planning your day, not for finding out what it costs.
How does the audio guest book work?
Your guests pick up a vintage telephone, hear your greeting, and leave a voicemail. After the wedding I stitch every message into one keepsake recording with your first dance song playing underneath, or any song you choose, and email it to you. It's $295 with any wedding package, delivered set up with the neon sign and unlimited messages.
Can we add extras like an audio guest book or CO2 cannons?
Yes. The audio guest book is a vintage telephone your guests use to leave voicemail messages you keep after the wedding. CO2 cannons for the dance floor, uplighting in your colors, karaoke, and a silent disco after party are all available too. Nothing is required. Mention what sounds fun when you reach out and I'll price it straight.
The Next Step
Let’s talk about your day
Tell me your date and your venue. If I am free, I will hold the date while we talk, and you will have a real quote the same day.
Idaho (208) 995-0502 · Utah (801) 317-5893Before you go
Not sure you want full service?
Plenty of couples here run their own reception sound and it works, as long as the kit matches the room. A speaker and a wireless mic from $249 Friday to Monday, sized to your venue, with me telling you where to put it. If that is the right answer for your wedding I will say so before I quote you a package. Silent disco rents on its own too, from $850 for up to 100 headsets, or adds onto any reception package.