Teens dancing with hands in the air at a sweet 16 at The Landing in Matamoras, PA

Sweet 16 DJ & MC · Poconos, Hudson Valley, NJ & NYC

Sixteen, done right.

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Why Core

A party for them. A plan for you.

They want a packed dance floor and a night that feels like a real event. You want it to run on time with no surprises. Our DJ/MC and assistant handle both, from the grand entrance to the last song, so you can stop running the party and start enjoying it.

Included in every package

Every big moment, covered.

Photo: grand entrance
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The Grand Entrance

We introduce family and friends, then bring in the guest of honor to the song they picked. The lights come up, the room is on its feet, and the party starts the right way.

Included in every package
Candle lighting ceremony at a sweet 16 at The Landing in Matamoras, PA
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The Candle Lighting

Sixteen candles, sixteen special people. We call each one up by name with their own song and keep it moving, so every moment gets its spotlight and the party stays on schedule.

Included in every package
Photo: parent dance
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The Parent Dance

A dance with mom, dad or both, with the lights set just right and the whole room watching. Add Dancing on the Clouds and they dance on a low cloud of fog.

Included in every package
Sweet 16 packages

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DJ booth with white facade, light tubes and speakers on draped stands at The Landing in Matamoras, PA

Core

  • 4 Hours of Coverage
  • DJ/MC and Assistant
  • Online Planning Forms
  • Grand Entrance

    We introduce family and friends, then bring in the guest of honor to the song they picked.

  • Candle Lighting Ceremony

    Every candle gets its own name, its own song and its own moment, run in order so the night stays on schedule.

  • Parent Dance

    A dance with mom, dad or both, with the lights set just right and the whole room watching.

  • Wireless Microphones
  • Dance Floor Lighting

    Four 360° LED tubes that change color and move with the beat.

★ Most Popular
Sweet 16 guest of honor and friends posing with props in front of the photo booth

Elevated

  • 4 Hours of Coverage
  • DJ/MC and Assistant
  • Online Planning Forms
  • Grand Entrance

    We introduce family and friends, then bring in the guest of honor to the song they picked.

  • Candle Lighting Ceremony

    Every candle gets its own name, its own song and its own moment, run in order so the night stays on schedule.

  • Parent Dance

    A dance with mom, dad or both, with the lights set just right and the whole room watching.

  • Wireless Microphones
  • Dance Floor Lighting

    Four 360° LED tubes that change color and move with the beat.

  • Photo Booth

    Unlimited sessions and prints with an attendant, a table full of props at your disposal, our signature scrapbook, and a digital gallery of every photo.

White DJ setup with light tubes, two moving head lights on truss and light patterns across the ceiling at the Tom Quick Inn in Milford, PA

Iconic

  • Up to 5 Hours of Coverage
  • DJ/MC and Assistant
  • Online Planning Forms
  • Grand Entrance

    We introduce family and friends, then bring in the guest of honor to the song they picked.

  • Candle Lighting Ceremony

    Every candle gets its own name, its own song and its own moment, run in order so the night stays on schedule.

  • Parent Dance

    A dance with mom, dad or both, with the lights set just right and the whole room watching.

  • Wireless Microphones
  • Dance Floor Lighting

    Four 360° LED tubes that change color and move with the beat.

  • Photo Booth

    Unlimited sessions and prints with an attendant, a table full of props at your disposal, our signature scrapbook, and a digital gallery of every photo.

  • Uplighting (16)

    Wireless uplights in their favorite colors that glow all night and sync to the music when the dancing starts.

  • Moving Head Lights on Vertical Truss (2)

    Concert-style moving lights on truss, wrapped in white spandex or left exposed.

  • Disco Ball

    A 20-inch mirror ball throwing sparkle across the whole room from the first song to the last.

Enhancements

Want more?

Add any of our enhancements to your package.

Cold spark fountains on a corporate event stage beside a podium and branded screens

Cold Sparks

Spark fountains that are cool to the touch, for the grand entrance, the parent dance or the last song.

CO2 cannons firing columns of cold fog beside a DJ booth with uplit spandex stands

CO2 Cannons

Blasts of cold fog over the crowd on the biggest songs of the night.

Blackjack table with a dealer, a tray of casino-style chips and a red uplit facade at a corporate gala casino night

Casino Tables

Blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas Hold 'Em with professional dealers, real casino-style chips and tables wrapped in a clean white or black facade, uplit to match your room.

Couple sharing their first dance on a cloud of low fog

Dancing on the Clouds

A low cloud of dry ice fog that rolls across the floor during the parent dance.

Couple's names and wedding date projected in light on a barn wall during their first dance

Monogram Projection

Their name or a custom design projected in light on the dance floor or a wall.

Bubbles and low fog drifting around a couple during their first dance

Bubble Hazer

Haze that makes the lights pop and bubbles that burst into little clouds.

Ballroom walls washed in teal uplighting around dinner tables and a dance floor with a projected monogram

Uplighting

Wireless uplights in their favorite colors, all night long.

Included in Iconic
Two moving head lights on vertical truss throwing patterns across the ceiling behind a white DJ booth

Moving Head Lights

Concert-style moving lights on truss, wrapped in white spandex or left exposed.

Included in Iconic
Mirror ball hanging over a full DJ setup with moving head lights and light tubes

Disco Ball

A 20-inch mirror ball throwing sparkle across the whole room from the first song to the last.

Included in Iconic
TV on truss showing a scan-to-upload QR code so guests can share their photos

Instant Spotlight

Two TVs on truss showing their photos, then a live wall of guest uploads all night.

Available with Iconic
Head table framed by white pipe and drape with uplighting

Pipe & Drape

Clean, floor-length drapery to frame the head table, hide a busy wall or create a backdrop for photos.

Sweet 16 guest of honor and her family laughing with props at the photo booth

Photo Booth

Unlimited sessions and prints with an attendant, a table full of props at your disposal, our signature scrapbook, and a digital gallery of every photo.

Included in Elevated & Iconic
Wood dance floor in the middle of a white tent reception with amber uplighting and chandeliers

Dance Floor

A smoked oak dance floor for tents, backyard parties or any venue that needs one.

Chalkboard sign listing the yard games: checkers, Connect 4, cornhole and Jenga

Event Games

Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Giant Checkers, Giant Tic-Tac-Toe and Cornhole for anyone taking a break from the dance floor.

Red concession-style popcorn machine full of fresh popcorn

Popcorn Machine

Our classic red concession-style machine pops fresh popcorn all event long, so guests can grab a bag whenever they want one.

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How it works

Four steps to the big night.

Step 1

Check your date

Tell us about the party and we'll confirm we're available.

Step 2

Free consultation

We talk through the vision, the venue and which package fits.

Step 3

Plan it together

Fill out your online planning forms with the music, the candle lighting list and the must-play moments. Two weeks out, we meet on Zoom with your DJ to lock in every detail.

Step 4

Enjoy the night

We handle the rest. You get to watch them celebrate.

Reviews

Hear it from our families.

★★★★★

Couldn’t recommend a better party service than Core Entertainment! We used their DJ and Photo Booth services for a Sweet 16 party. DJ Juan and Jillian were both great! They knew all the right music to play and how to keep the kids entertained as well as adults. The Photo Booth has wonderful props, backdrops, and templates to pick from. They also provide a scrapbook for keepsake! Corey is very helpful and knowledgeable about any event/question you may have and is easy to get in contact with!
Skye CendroskiMilford, PA
Corey was perfect! We booked him for our daughter’s sweet 16 and it was amazing. The entire experience was smooth from start to finish. He had everyone dancing all night. We chose the package with the Photo Booth, this is a must have. He had thousands of choices for templates to make it a personalized experience and fun props to take pics with. I highly recommend you book with Core entertainment for any event.
Heather BabcockMatamoras, PA
Core Entertainment was amazing! Very professional, the dance floor was packed all night. We will definitely use him for our younger daughter's sweet 16.
Kimberly DonatoneDingmans Ferry, PA
Core Entertainment did a fantastic job at my daughter's Sweet 16. The place looked amazing with the uplighting and the photo booth was a lot of fun. Very professional and detailed in the planning phase too. Thank you!
Elena Nitecki
FAQ

Good questions.

Don't see yours? Ask us during your free consultation.

Can the guest of honor pick the music?

Yes. Your online planning forms cover their must-plays, do-not-plays and the songs for the entrance, the candles and the parent dance.

Do you keep the music clean?

Yes. We play clean versions all night, so you never have to worry about what's coming through the speakers.

How does the candle lighting work?

Send us the list of who's lighting each candle and the song for each one. We call everyone up by name, in order, and keep it moving so the party stays on schedule.

Do you take requests from guests?

Yes, as long as they fit the vibe and aren't on your do-not-play list.

Can we add casino tables or other extras?

Yes. Add any enhancement to your package. Tap + Add on the ones you want and they go right into your form.

What areas do you cover?

We're based in Milford, PA and cover the Poconos, Hudson Valley, North Jersey and NYC. Travel within an hour of Milford is included. Beyond that, a travel fee applies, and we'll include it in your quote.

Do you have backup equipment?

Yes, at every event.

How much does it cost?

Every party is different, so we build your quote around your date, venue and package. Check your date and we'll walk you through it in a free consultation.

Do you offer a military discount?

Yes. We're proud to offer a 10% military discount. Just mention it when you reach out. Proof of service is required, such as a military ID, VA ID card or DD-214.

Let's talk

Is your date still open?

Tell us about the party and we'll get back to you with availability and set up your free consultation.