Experienced. Owner-operated. Trusted by 500+ couples across Auckland and New Zealand.
Your wedding day is the one event in your life where the music truly matters. Not just the songs — but the timing, the transitions, the moment the lights shift and the dancefloor comes alive. Every couple has a unique vision for how their day should feel, and it’s my job to bring that vision to life with precision, experience, and genuine care.
I’m Jono Ridler – Auckland-based wedding DJ with 20+ years of experience and over 500 weddings behind me. When you book Ridler DJ, you get me: the same person who takes your initial call, plans every detail with you, and stands behind the decks on your wedding night. No agency handovers. No stranger on the day. Just one experienced professional, fully invested in making your celebration unforgettable.
From intimate vineyard ceremonies on Waiheke Island to grand marquee receptions across Auckland and beyond, I’ve worked at some of New Zealand’s most beautiful wedding venues – and with hundreds of couples who trusted me to get it right. I know how to read a room, work with your venue and wedding team, and handle the unexpected – so you never have to.
Make your wedding day even simpler and more fun by adding a Photo Booth as part of your entertainment!
Hiring a professional wedding DJ isn’t just about someone who plays music — it’s about having an experienced partner who handles the details, manages the flow, and ensures every moment of your day lands exactly as planned. Here’s everything that comes with every Ridler DJ wedding booking.
From your ceremony aisle walk and cocktail hour through to dinner background music and the final dancefloor song – every moment has its own soundtrack, built around your requests, your guests, and your vibe. Must-plays honoured. Do-not-plays respected.
Crystal-clear audio in any venue – from intimate 50-person functions to 300-person marquees. Includes a professional PA system, a wireless microphone for speeches and toasts, and optional multi-room or outdoor ceremony setups. The kind of sound quality that venues notice.
My custom-built DJ booth is compact, modern, and designed to look elegant in any venue – no trestle tables, no exposed cables, no gear cluttering your photographs. A polished, premium setup that complements your styling rather than competing with it or messing it up.
Professional LED dancefloor lighting is included in every wedding package – helping set the mood for dinner and transforming the space when it’s time to dance. Additional lighting upgrades, effects, and LED dance floors available as enhancements.
I liaise directly with your MC, celebrant, venue coordinator, and photographer – so everyone is working from the same timeline and there are no surprises on the day. One fewer thing for you to manage.
We’ll talk through your music vision, must-play moments, guest demographics, and event timeline well in advance – by phone, Zoom, or over coffee if you’re local. A final check-in closer to the day ensures everything is locked in and you go into your wedding fully confident.
Every booking includes access to your personal online Client Portal – sign your contract, manage your event timeline, curate your playlist from Spotify or Apple Music, and handle payments. All at no extra cost. Especially popular with couples planning from overseas.
I arrive well ahead of schedule to set up cleanly and quietly – so the room looks perfect for your guests’ arrival. At the end of the night, I pack down efficiently and professionally. No fuss, no mess, nothing left behind for you to deal with.
Professional-grade backup gear travels to every event. In 20+ years, the gear has never let a wedding down – and that’s not by accident. Comprehensive redundancy means you have complete peace of mind, no matter what.
The standard of your wedding DJ’s equipment matters more than most couples realise — not just for the audio quality, but for how it looks in your venue, in your photos, and in the overall atmosphere of your reception.
I use professional-grade sound equipment from leading industry brands, chosen specifically for clarity, reliability, and the ability to perform consistently across a wide range of venue types and sizes. Whether you’re hosting 60 guests in a boutique vineyard function room or 300 in a waterfront marquee, the system is scaled and calibrated to the space — no distortion, no dead spots, no blown-out bass on the dancefloor.
My custom-built DJ booth was designed with weddings in mind. It’s sleek, compact, and finished to a standard that photographs beautifully in any setting — from rustic barn venues to contemporary city spaces. No trestle tables. No visible cables. No gear that ends up as an eyesore in the background of your reception shots. Just a clean, professional setup that sits elegantly in your space and reflects the care you’ve put into every other element of your day.
Every event also travels with a full complement of backup equipment as standard. In over 20 years, the gear has never failed to deliver — and it won’t on your wedding day either.
Every Ridler DJ wedding booking includes exclusive access to your personal Client Portal — a private online hub where you manage every detail of your event in one place, at any time, from any device. No chasing emails. No confusing spreadsheets. Just simple, elegant planning that puts you in control.
Sign your contract online
Paperless, instant, and securely stored.
Build your wedding timeline
Add ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, speeches, first dance — every key moment.
Curate your playlist
Import directly from Spotify or Apple Music, or search and add songs individually.
Must-plays & do-not-plays
Tag songs for specific moments — first dance, father-daughter, last song of the night.
Invite your partner & team
Add your partner, wedding planner, or venue coordinator as contributors.
Manage payments
View your payment schedule and pay securely online — no awkward bank transfers.
Event details & key contacts
Centralise everything your DJ needs to know — all in one place.
Works everywhere
Desktop, tablet or phone. Plan on the go, whenever inspiration strikes.
All included at no additional cost with every booking — and particularly loved by couples planning their New Zealand wedding from overseas.
Jono was absolutely awesome, everyone was up and dancing the whole night. He was super accommodating, communicative, professional and great value. Would absolutely book again!
Issy Parkinson
Mudbrick Vineyard & Winery, Waiheke Island
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ, Jono was so helpful. Our DJ cancelled last minute on us and Jono was able to step in a week from the wedding and make our DJ dreams come true. I couldn’t have asked for a better guy to do that! He was super reliable and played the best music all night. Once again couldn’t recommend him enough! Also very easy to communicate with and just an all round great guy.
Briar Pryor, Wedding
Turanga Creek Weddings & Events, Auckland
We loved working with Jono for our wedding. We planned our wedding from overseas, and Jono made the whole process really easy for us. He was friendly, easy going, easy to communicate with, and had some good suggestions for things we hadn’t even thought about.
Our wedding guest list had a diverse age group and he managed to play a range of songs that kept everyone happy and engaged on the dance floor. He even incorporated some traditional songs really successfully! Everyone (including the oldies) had an awesome time! It truly was super easy working with Jono and a real pleasure.
Melina Mascarenhas, Wedding
Sorrento In The Park, Auckland
Thank you Jono for a stress free wedding DJ experience!! Jono was great to communicate with leading up to the day, considered all our guests song requests that we sent beforehand and easily made the night with his DJ’ing!!
We loved that Jono facilitated a whole night of dancing with his music and that there was never a lull on the dance floor. Thanks again for a great night!
Teri Fong, Wedding
Mantells Tamaki Drive, Auckland
Jono was absolutely incredible at our wedding and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. From the start he was an absolute dream to deal with — professional, organised, relaxed, and genuinely invested in making the night special for us.
He brought amazing energy to the dance floor and read the room perfectly. The music kept everyone up dancing and having the best time all night, which is exactly what we hoped for.
He also helped Steve and I pull off a couple of surprise elements for each other, which he handled so seamlessly and kept completely under wraps. Nothing was a problem and he just made everything feel easy.
If you want someone who is talented, fun, and truly cares about making your wedding unforgettable, Jono is your guy. We’re so grateful he was part of our day.
Steve Hare & Kelly Banks, Wedding
Tairua
We can highly recommend Jono for your next event!! From start to finish he made the process so easy, with great questions about what we were looking for at our event, right through to his professionalism on the day. The only complaint I heard all night was from a guest saying she wished he’d stop playing such good music so she could sit down for five minutes. Thank you so much Jono, we look forward to seeing you again at the next party!! Cheers Jo & Dan
Jo & Dan Patterson, Wedding
Private Residence, Auckland
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Every wedding is different, so these packages below have a starting price but final pricing can be tailored to your specific event. Pricing can vary based on dates and time of year. This will give you a head start in planning the kind of experience you truly want. All packages can be customised with enhancements to suit your venue, schedule, and unique celebration.
Need more hours than what’s included below or want to add any elements to it? Just let me know when you request a quote the times you’re aiming for with any extra details and I’ll tailor it to you.
Get the full details of package inclusions, pricing and more in my Wedding Brochure!
Includes 3 hours of music (dance floor)
Reception Sound
Dance Floor Lighting
Ideal for those on a budget or just need the party started after the formalities. Additional hour(s) available.
Includes up to 5 hours of music (from dinner through to last dance)
Reception Sound
Dance Floor Lighting
Wireless Microphone for MC/speeches
Perfect for couples who want a stress-free wedding with all the essentials taken care of and a great night of music and dancing. Additional hour(s) available.
A Full Day option covering Ceremony & Reception
Up to 8 hours of music
Ceremony Sound
Reception Sound
Uplighting (x4)
Dance Floor Lighting
Wireless Microphone for MC/speeches
and more!
My most popular package, covering the key details. Everything included for your Ceremony & Reception with quality and professional equipment and the perfect lighting to set the tone. Additional hour(s) available.
A Full Day option covering Ceremony & Reception
Up to 8 hours of music PLUS additional Enhancements including:
A Mini-Mirror Photo Booth with unlimited prints & digital gallery
Modern lighting package including 360 Pixel Lighting Tubes and moving head lights
Uplighting to transform your venue atmosphere (x10)
Cold Spark Machines (x2) for entrances and your first dance
LED Foam Sticks for up to 100x people
This is the ultimate all-inclusive wedding entertainment package. Designed for couples who want the “wow” factor – modern lighting, sparks during your first dance, a photo booth to keep guests entertained, and an atmosphere that people will be talking about for years to come. Additional hour(s) available.
There’s no shortage of DJs available for hire in Auckland — which makes choosing the right one feel harder than it should. Here’s what sets Ridler DJ apart from the rest.
Unlike agency DJ companies who assign whoever’s available on your date, when you book Ridler DJ, you get me: the same person you speak to, plan with, and see behind the decks on your wedding night. No handovers, no surprises, no stranger on one of the most important days of your life.
Experience isn’t just time – it’s the ability to handle anything calmly and keep your wedding flowing flawlessly even when plans change. I’ve seen everything, and I know how to handle it – so you never have to.
Professional-grade sound systems, leading-brand gear, and a custom-built DJ booth designed specifically for weddings. The setup looks elegant in your venue, travels safely in every photo, and delivers flawless audio from ceremony to last dance.
From 8-year-olds to 80-year-olds, I know how to read the room and shift the energy at exactly the right moment. Mixed guest lists are a speciality – not a challenge.
Your personal online hub to manage music, timelines, contracts, and payments – all in one place, on any device, at no extra cost. Especially loved by couples planning their Auckland wedding from overseas.
I work alongside your MC, celebrant, venue coordinator, and photographer to ensure every transition runs perfectly and every supplier is on the same page. One less thing on your plate.
Full redundancy gear travels to every event as standard. In 20+ years, a technical issue has never ruined a Ridler DJ wedding. That’s not luck – it’s preparation.
From core DJ hire through to full enhancements including photo booths, LED dance floors, special effects, and expanded lighting – I can build a package that transforms your venue and matches what you’ve imagined.
When you choose Ridler DJ, you’re not booking someone to press play. You’re booking a professional with the experience, equipment, and personal investment to make your wedding night everything you imagined – and then some.
Over 20 years of weddings across Auckland and New Zealand means I’ve had the privilege of performing at some of the country’s most beautiful and sought-after venues. I know the acoustics, the layouts, the loading-in logistics — and in many cases, the venue staff know me too.
Some of the venues I’ve worked at include: Mudbrick Vineyard & Winery (Waiheke Island) · Kauri Bay Boomrock (Clevedon) · Markovina Vineyard Estate (Kumeu) · Mantells on Tamaki Drive (Mission Bay) · Mantells (Mt Eden) · Nocton Woolshed (Clevedon) · Kumeu Valley Estate (Kumeu) · The Boathouse (Riverhead) · Settlers Country Manor (Waimauku) · Glasshouse (Auckland) · Bridgewater Country Estate (Helensville) · Sorrento in the Park (Cornwall Park) · Turanga Creek Weddings & Events (Whitford) · Bracu (Bombay) · Castaways (Karoitahi Beach) · Abbeville Estate (Airport Oaks) · The Officer’s Mess (Narrowneck) · The Duke of Marlborough (Russell, Northland) · Private estates and residences across Auckland, Northland, and Waikato. You name it, I’ve probably been there.
Already booked your venue? Get in touch and let’s talk about how I can make it sound and feel exceptional.
Wedding dates book out fast — especially through Auckland’s summer season from November to March. If you have a date in mind, the best first step is to check availability and start a conversation. No obligation, no pressure — just a friendly chat about what you’re looking for and whether we’re the right fit.
