If it matters to you, we're your DJ.
If experience matters to you, we're your DJ. 1,000+ weddings and 30+ years behind the decks. Every DJ on our team has hundreds of weddings of their own, so nothing on your day is their first time.
If peace of mind matters to you, we're your DJ. You'll know your DJ before you book, and you can reach us by call, text, or email all the way to your wedding day.
If transitions matter to you, we're your DJ. Every set is mixed live, not a playlist with a microphone. Unlike most wedding DJs you'll compare us to, we post full, unedited transitions from real weddings on TikTok and Instagram, not just highlight reels.
If a packed dance floor matters to you, we're your DJ. Today's hits, the throwbacks your whole family knows every word to, and the nostalgia songs your friends have been waiting all night for, mixed so nobody leaves the floor. Your Do-Not-Play list is always honored.
We proudly offer NO incentives for reviews.
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Toledo’s Premier Wedding Entertainment
What We Do
At Jason Kent Sound & Lighting, we’ve provided unforgettable wedding entertainment for hundreds of couples across Toledo, Findlay, Lima, Port Clinton, Mansfield, and throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We believe a great wedding DJ does more than play songs — we coordinate the reception, guide the flow of the night, creatively mix genres, and keep the energy right from dinner through the last dance. Our job is to complement your celebration, not steal the spotlight.
Discounts available for Military Service and Public Safety Personnel (including nurses)!
Our services include:
- ✔ Real DJs, Real Mixing: Live mixing and professional MCing—we never just "press play."
- ✔ Reception Coordination: Seamless transitions and timeline protection.
- ✔ Online Planning Portal: Secure access with email or Google login.
- ✔ Online Contracts & Payments: Simple, secure, and convenient booking.
- ✔ Uplighting & Dance Floor Lighting: Transform your venue’s atmosphere.
- ✔ Professional Consultations: In-person or phone meetings to plan your perfect day.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration, our experienced DJs deliver a custom, high-energy experience tailored to your crowd and venue. Get Started
Discounts available for Military Service or Public Safety Personnel (yes, nurses too)!
Proof
of
Work
On our Instagram and our brand new TikTok account (which is already close to two million views), you’ll find real DJ footage — no crickets chirping, no endless Cha Cha Slide clips. Real moments in live action, not just highlight reels set to one song (often not the actual song playing). We showcase real DJ work in 2025–2026: clean transitions, crowd control, professional announcements, live mixing and scratching, and the occasional funny moment.
Other vendors and venues always told us if couples could see what we actually do at events, they’d be blown away. So we made it our mission to document and share real moments from real events.
Our DJs don’t just press play. We read the room, creatively mix across genres, and control the energy all night long—and we have the proof to back it up.
Check out some of our favorite real moments from recent weddings and events on Instagram. Make sure to follow us for more live DJ action, tips, and behind-the-scenes content!
Also, you can check out our viral TikTok videos below!
Recent Toledo Weddings
The Fifth Floor at Inside the Five
Rachel and Jon celebrated their wedding on The Fifth Floor at Inside the Five in downtown Sylvania, and DJ Josh "Smooth" Diaz rocked the smaller space, keeping the dance floor packed all night long. Read Rachel's Google review here.
Nazareth Hall
A standout wedding so far this season took place at Nazareth Hall! Megan and Toby tied the knot in the chapel, and DJ Jason Kent mixed one of his best sets ever. Check out some of the highlights on our Instagram. You can also read the review by Megan on The Knot.
Monclova Community Center
Our second wedding of the season kicked off at Monclova Community Center! Sydnee and Evan tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony by the old barn, and DJ Jason Kent rocked the crowd with an awesome DJ set. Check out some of the highlights on our Instagram
Handmade Toledo
This wedding was what we DJs like to call an absolute banger! Alicia and Chaz celebrated their marriage at Handmade Toledo, a unique venue right in the heart of downtown. Check out some of the highlights on our Instagram
Gesu Sullivan Center
An incredible wedding celebrating two amazing people! Kennedie and Lucas tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Gesu Catholic Church, filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. The celebration then continued at the Gesu Sullivan Center, where friends and family gathered for a reception that was just as memorable. Check out the highlights on our Instagram.
Parkway Place
A beautiful wedding celebration at one of our preferred venues, Parkway Place! Sarah and Jack tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony, and DJ Josh "Smooth" Diaz rocked the crowd with an unforgettable performance, keeping everyone dancing all night long. Read the Google review here.
Toledo
Venues
Based in Perrysburg, Jason Kent Sound & Lighting has spent more than ten years DJing weddings across Toledo, Perrysburg, Maumee, Sylvania, Bowling Green and the rest of Northwest Ohio. Toledo-area venues we've played include:
- The Venues
- Parkway Place
- Summit Toledo
- The Pinnacle
- Tamaron Country Club
- The Toledo Club
- The Fifth Floor at Inside the Five
- Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg
- Toledo Zoo Aquarium
- Toledo Botanical Garden
- Handmade Toledo
- Gesu Sullivan Center
- Nazareth Hall
- Maumee Bay Lodge
Getting married at one of these? We already know the room, the load-in and the staff, so your night runs smoother. Many are on our preferred venue list, which saves you $200.
Hear us before you book. Unlike most wedding DJs, we post full, unedited transitions from real weddings, not just highlight reels. Watch them on TikTok (@dj.jason.kent) and Instagram (@dj_jason_kent). If transitions matter to you, we're your DJ.
"Jason Kent has assembled a small team of OUTSTANDING DJs! Many of the prominent DJ companies in our area have several less experienced and newer DJs under them. While you may consider paying a higher fee thinking you're getting a top-notch DJ, in reality, it often means you just booked with a larger company."Check Your Date
— Jeana, Wedding Planner
Turn Up Every Occasion
Corporate Parties and Functions
Corporate events can be organize in a variety of different ways. Please contact us to schedule a consultation or feel free to forward the details of your event via our Contact Page. We will return a proposal within one business day. Corporate pricing differs from our wedding.
Get
Your
Guests
Involved
Get your guests involved with the Song Request Feature!
Why wait until the reception to make a song request and dedications?
Let your guests make song requests and dedications now!
Simply log into the site, go to your event in the control panel, and make sure you copy the link that says "Share Song Request Link". Share it via a facebook post or message or a text message. All your guests have to do is enter their email (to prove who they are) and simply follow the link sent to them to request a song and make a dedication. Don't worry we won't spam them, and you can keep track of your song requests through your dashboard where it says "View Requests". At our final consultation we will go over it to make sure you approve the list :) That easy!
These features are a great way to get your guests involved, a very important factor in a fun and successful reception!
