Wedding DJ at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square
Planning a wedding at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve? This historic Newtown Square venue deserves entertainment that is as polished as the room and as fun as your guest list. Smooth Event Group provides the wedding DJ, MC and live entertainment that carries your day from an outdoor ceremony on the lawn to a dance floor that stays full all night.
Our DJs and MCs have played The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve, and we plan every wedding there around your music, your timeline and the venue’s flow, so every moment feels personal.
About The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve
The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve sits on West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, within the historic Ellis Preserve grounds in Delaware County. Catered by Finley Catering, the venue pairs the character of a historic building with a bright, column-lined ballroom, tray ceilings and chandeliers, and Finley lists a seated wedding capacity of 100 to 230 guests, with cocktail-style events of up to 400. Couples can say their vows outdoors among mature trees on the preserve lawn, get ready in the on-site bridal suite, and move indoors for cocktails and the reception.
Why We Love DJing at Ellis Preserve
✔ Experience at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve and Main Line weddings
✔ Ceremony sound for outdoor lawn ceremonies, with a smooth move indoors
✔ Seamless coordination with Finley Catering’s team and your planner
✔ Music that brings every age group onto the dance floor
Our DJ Services at Ellis Preserve
✔ Ceremony audio with wireless microphones for your officiant and readers, including outdoor lawn ceremonies
✔ Cocktail hour music curated to your taste
✔ Reception DJ plus a professional MC for introductions, toasts and key moments
✔ Custom timeline planning with your venue coordinator, planner and photographer
✔ Wedding uplighting and intelligent dance-floor lighting
✔ Photo booth and live musicians, including sax, violin and percussion
What Makes Ellis Preserve Unique
Ellis Preserve gives couples two settings in one day: a green, tree-lined outdoor ceremony and a bright, classic ballroom with columns, chandeliers and soft uplighting. The ballroom is sized for a full celebration but still feels intimate, so the dance floor quickly becomes the center of the party.
Packed Dance Floors at Ellis Preserve
Every crowd is different, and Ellis Preserve weddings often bring together several generations. We read the room, mix your favorites with songs everyone knows, and keep the floor full from the first dance to the last call.
Planning Your Ellis Preserve Wedding Entertainment
Outdoor ceremonies need sound that carries without feeling loud. We set up wireless microphones for your officiant and readers and a discreet speaker system on the lawn, then move cocktail and reception music indoors so the transition is seamless for guests.
Want a deeper look at the venue itself? Read our guide to planning a wedding at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve.
- Book your DJ early. Popular Saturdays at Ellis Preserve often fill a year or more in advance.
- Have a rain plan for your ceremony music, and we’ll set up for both options.
- Uplighting highlights the ballroom’s columns and tray ceilings in photos.
- Add a photo booth or live sax for a moment guests will talk about.
What Couples Say About Our Ellis Preserve Weddings
Smooth Event Group was the DJ for our wedding at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve. From start to finish, DJ Smooth/Austin was so lovely to work with… We had a fairly older crowd and he was able to keep the dance floor packed with guests of all ages. Also special shout-out to his song transitions – they were so on point and brought even more energy to the room. 11/10, highly recommend!!!!
Laura Ford, Google review
Smooth Event Group holds a 5.0-star rating on Google from 175 reviews. Read more from our couples on our testimonials page, or meet the DJs, MCs and musicians who could perform at your wedding.
Ellis Preserve Wedding DJ FAQs
How many guests can The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve hold?
Finley Catering lists a seated wedding capacity of 100 to 230 guests, with cocktail-style events of up to 400. We scale our sound, lighting and MC plan to your guest count.
Can you provide sound for an outdoor ceremony at Ellis Preserve?
Yes. We provide wireless microphones for your officiant and readers and a discreet speaker setup on the lawn, plus processional and recessional music, then move indoors for cocktail hour.
Do you offer uplighting, photo booths and live musicians at Ellis Preserve?
Yes. Our add-ons include uplighting, photo booths and live musicians such as sax, violin and percussion. We confirm every setup with the venue team ahead of time.
How far in advance should we book a DJ for Ellis Preserve?
Many couples reserve their DJ shortly after booking the venue, often 12 months or more ahead for peak Saturdays. Check your date as soon as you have it.
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