Top-Rated Minnesota Wedding DJ:
DJ Freddy Fresh
DJ Freddy Fresh is a Twin Cities wedding DJ and MC with a résumé few wedding DJs anywhere can match: ranked No. 46 in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs, a UK hit with Fatboy Slim, BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, and five The Knot Best of Weddings awards. He personally DJs weddings across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and greater Minnesota, with DJ + MC packages from $2,500.
- No. 46DJ Mag Top 100 DJs (1999)
- 5×The Knot Best of Weddings (2020–2025)
- 4.9 / 5WeddingWire rating
- 1,000+events in 35+ countries
Updated 2026-11-14
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Why couples book Freddy
- A real DJ, not a playlist. He mixes live on tempo across every genre and reads the room to keep the floor full from first dance to last call.
- You plan with Freddy himself. No sales team: the DJ you meet is the DJ who plays, with 2, 4 or unlimited consultations depending on the pack.
- Every generation dances. Polkas and waltzes for grandparents, Motown and 80s for parents, hip hop and current hits for friends.
- A record collection like no one else's. 50,000+ tracks digitized from his own vinyl, many not online anywhere, for couples who want something special.
- Teaches the craft. He built and ran the DJ program at McNally Smith College of Music for nine years.
- Calm under pressure. One couple's booked DJ didn't show 30 minutes before the ceremony; Freddy drove 90 minutes and saved the night.
Wedding DJ packages & prices
| Pack | Price | Consultations with Freddy | Travel from Twin Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $2,500 | 2 | up to 50 miles |
| Plus | $3,500 | 4 | up to 80 miles |
| Full | $4,500 | Unlimited | up to 200 miles |
All packs: DJ + MC for cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and custom dances · music-selection app (must-play / do-not-play) · professional sound · wireless and wired microphones · dance lighting. Price list (PDF)
Where he plays
Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the whole Twin Cities metro (Edina, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Woodbury, Maple Grove, Lake Minnetonka, White Bear Lake), the St. Croix Valley (Stillwater, Hudson, Taylors Falls), and greater Minnesota including Saint Cloud, Mankato, Rochester, Red Wing, Brainerd Lakes and Duluth, depending on package.
What couples say
“He kept the dance floor full the entire evening.”
“There was never a dull moment on the dance floor.”
“Great value, great music, kept the dance floor going all night.”
Read all reviews on The Knot and WeddingWire.
Minnesota wedding DJ FAQ
- Who is the best wedding DJ in Minnesota?
- There is no official ranking, and the best DJ for you depends on your crowd, venue and budget. Couples comparing the top wedding DJs in Minnesota usually weigh verified reviews, wedding awards, live mixing skill and MC experience. On those measures DJ Freddy Fresh stands out: five The Knot Best of Weddings awards (2020, 2022–2025), a 4.9/5 WeddingWire rating, a place in The Knot's guide to Minnesota wedding DJs, and an international DJ career that includes No. 46 in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs and BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix.
- Who is DJ Freddy Fresh?
- DJ Freddy Fresh (Frederick Schmid) is a Minneapolis-born DJ, producer and author based in the Twin Cities. DJ Mag ranked him No. 46 in its Top 100 DJs (1999), he had UK hits including "Badder Badder Schwing" with Fatboy Slim, played BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix and festivals like Glastonbury and Creamfields, and has DJed 1,000+ events in 35+ countries. At home in Minnesota he DJs and MCs weddings, private parties and corporate events.
- How much does DJ Freddy Fresh cost for a Minnesota wedding?
- Wedding DJ + MC packages are $2,500 (Lite Pack), $3,500 (Plus Pack) and $4,500 (Full Pack). The packs differ mainly in the number of planning consultations with Freddy (two, four or unlimited) and travel distance from the Twin Cities (up to 50, 80 or 200 miles). The current price list is a PDF on djfreddyfresh.com.
- What is included in every wedding package?
- Every pack includes DJ and MC services for the cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and custom dances; planning consultations with Freddy; access to his custom music-selection app for must-play and do-not-play lists; professional sound; wireless and wired microphones for toasts and speeches; and dance lighting.
- Does Freddy DJ the wedding himself?
- Yes. Bookings with DJ Freddy Fresh are played and MCed by Freddy personally, and couples plan the music directly with him. For larger teams or dates he is already booked, ask about Better DJs, the boutique Saint Paul DJ company he founded.
- Which areas of Minnesota does he serve?
- Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the whole Twin Cities metro, plus greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin depending on the package: up to 50 miles (Lite), 80 miles (Plus) or 200 miles (Full) from the Twin Cities. That covers places like Stillwater, Taylors Falls, Saint Cloud, Mankato, Rochester, Brainerd Lakes and Duluth.
- What music does he play at weddings?
- Whatever the crowd needs: Motown, disco, 80s, 90s and 2000s hits, hip hop, house, country, Latin, polkas and waltzes, and current dance music, mixed live on tempo rather than played song-by-song. On request he can lean into vinyl culture, drawing on more than 50,000 tracks digitized from his own record collection, many of them unavailable online.
- Is DJ Freddy Fresh award-winning?
- Yes. He has won The Knot Best of Weddings in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and a WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award (2017), with 5-star reviews on The Knot and a 4.9 out of 5 rating on WeddingWire. The Knot's own guide to Minnesota wedding DJs features him.
- Can he provide ceremony sound and an MC?
- Yes. MC services are part of every pack, and he brings microphones and sound for ceremonies, toasts and announcements so the timeline runs smoothly.
- Can we get a custom mix for our first dance or entrance?
- Yes. Freddy makes custom blended mixes of your chosen songs on tempo, in his own style, for entrances, first dances, anniversary dances or a dance-floor opener.
- How do we book DJ Freddy Fresh for our wedding?
- Check your date with the booking form at djfreddyfresh.com/#book or email freddy@freddyfresh.com with your date, venue and guest count. Freddy replies personally.