About this vendor
I understand the importance of your Event.
Who has the right to say that they are the best Wedding DJ in Erie, PA? Not me, I let my clients tell me how I am doing. If you need someone who understands that this is probably the most important day of your life, then set up a meeting and find out some of the options available to you. Weddings can be stressful and expensive. I can help you alleviate some of that stress. As far as price is concerned, My Wedding services depend greatly on the needs of my clients. I have a wide variety of options for you to choose from. People often ask me if I get bored doing weddings; Absolutely not! I love what I do and constantly update what I bring to your event. Being a Full-Time Wedding DJ, I work 40 - 60 hours a week on my business, just as you would doing what you do, so you can only get better if you stay focused and again enjoy what you do. There are some excellent Wedding DJs in Erie and there are some Erie DJs that have absolutely no business performing at weddings. Just like there are Good Doctors and Bad Doctors (Auto Mechanics, Lawyers, etc.). Try to choose a professional that is a good match for you and your event. Also, go with your gut. That is the first reaction you have when you are introduced to a person or situation. If you don't need my services, but do need advice, contact me. I don't mind helping or pointing you in the right direction. I travel to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo and further if needed. I offer Photo Booths, Up Lighting (Ambiance Lighting), Monograms and a few other options. You only have one chance to make your day perfect; I will do my best to help make that happen.
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Music Genres
- Dance
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- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Reception
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5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+2 more.
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DJ Shawn Steele was the best!! Made the dance floor full with playing the best music. He also officiated our wedding, it was perfect! He helped navigate the entire planning and day...
. Was willing to change plans for ceremony last minute with what we decide. Best choice in our wedding planning! It all starts with a good DJ!
Ellie and I can’t recommend Shawn enough to DJ your wedding. From start to finish, he had the crowd jumping with enthusiasm and excitement. His ability to read the room is unmatche...
d, and he played a very diverse collection of songs that had the crowd anticipating what would be played next. Long story short, simply sit back and let him cook. He can do it all! Thank you Shawn for the memories we will cherish forever!
We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have Shawn as our DJ! He helped us plan our night, kept the events moving smoothly and kept the dance floor packed! He really knew how t...
o read the room and play songs that got everyone involved. We’ve received so many compliments from friends and family that it was the most fun they’ve had at a wedding! We’d recommend Shawn and Memories in Motion to everyone!
We could not be happier with our decision to work with Shawn and Memories in Motion. He put so much effort and time into listening to what we wanted and he delivered for us. He bro...
ught great energy and kept the dance floor going all night long. He made sure we had a great night and we did. We would recommend him to any couple looking to have a fantastic wedding night.
Shawn truly made our Wedding Day magical and fun !!! 🤩 He was so professional, kept to our song lists, and kept our guests dancing all night long ! Thank you for helping us plan o...
ur wedding as it was a big day for us . My guests and family still talk about how fun our wedding night was with our DJ .. he truly knows how to keep the crowd dancing the entire night! My husband is not much of a dancer (shy) and he was out on the dance floor .. lovin it! Haha I would highly recommend Shawn Steele ! He added a light show too during upbeat songs , which got the crowd even more pumped ! Thank you Shawn!
Shawn Steele was a fabulous DJ and made our wedding day extra special! He kept people on the dance floor all night long, knowing the perfect songs for the occasion. He kept the atm...
osphere fun and full of love. He asked us what our parents wedding songs were and played those as well. Shawn Steele is the DJ to go to if you are looking to have an organized, stress free wedding or special event. Thank you Shawn!
We are so glad we decided to hire Shawn as our wedding DJ! From the very first phone call, we were confident and excited that Shawn knew what he was doing! He is there to guide you...
every step of the way. We bought the package with the Photo Booth - and we’re so glad we did! It was a hit and people were in it all night long. The dance floor was full all night long, and our guests loved the extra accessories Shawn was handing out. He arrived day of with plenty of time to get himself set up and ready to go. His communication with our other vendors is what made our day so stress free. We can’t thank you enough Shawn + team!
Shawn was such a great DJ and really kept the flow of the day moving. We were thrilled that we were able to book him for our wedding Day! He was great in pre planning our ceremony ...
with us and was very punctual with his replies. On our wedding day, he played amazing music and honored our requests while still keeping it classy. The dance floor was almost always full of our guests dancing to the music. I would absolutely recommend Shawn for any event.
We are so grateful to have had Shawn as our wedding DJ and coordinator! He did an absolutely INCREDIBLE job keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long! My hu...
sband and I both love music, so having the right music to set the vibe on our wedding day was super important to us- Shawn absolutely nailed it. From start to finish, everything flowed perfectly, and we know a huge part of that is thanks to his amazing music and seamless coordination! Throughout the planning process, he was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Wedding planning can be very stressful, but Shawn’s organization, experience, and attention to detail made everything feel effortless! He is not only an incredibly talented DJ, but also a genuinely wonderful person! Thank you so much, Shawn, for going above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable! It was truly the best day of our lives, and we couldn't be more grateful to have had you be such a big part of it!
Shawn was amazing! He made our wedding reception so much fun and I loved every minute of it! His professionalism and attention to detail was so nice to have during the craziness of...
wedding planning. He did an amazing job and I cannot recommend him enough!! He even included my parent's first dance song from when he did their wedding 27 years ago!
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! Shawn brought the energy and kept the party going all night long. He was the perfect host to announce our wedding part...
y and emcee our speeches. He even added an extra touch, and played the Star Wars Theme Song, as well as projected a light show of ships battling on the wall after our Best Man had referenced it in his speech. He most definitely can read and engage with the crowd. Once our people hit the dance floor, they never left.
During the planning process, Shawn was professional, easy to work with, and truly went above and beyond to make our night unforgettable. Shawn not only excels at his work, but he is a genuine and wonderful person. Thank you Shawn for making our special day perfect! We are so grateful and blessed we were able to have you be our DJ!
I can't say enough, Shawn is THE BEST. He performed the ceremony at my daughter's wedding and was also the entertainment for the reception. He thinks of everything. The music kept ...
us all on the dance floor for the entire evening. He really loves what he does, and it absolutely shows. So many people came up to us at the wedding to ask about him and to tell us how great he was. Shawn was our DJ when we got married, and he surprised us by playing our first dance song. So much thought goes into everything he does. He spends a lot of time talking to you, asking questions, really getting a feel for who you are as a couple. He is such a great guy and such a talented person. Highly recommend, you will be glad you picked him :-)
Working with DJ Shawn was one of the highlights of our wedding process. Shawn was attentive and professional from the beginning and tapped his expertise to guide us through weddin...
g planning. Shawn was able to capture our vibe perfectly through music and being the emcee of our day. The day of Shawn was well prepared and even had back up equipment in place. Also, Shawn was more than willing to work with our officiant and other vendors to ensure there were no missteps throughout the ceremony and reception.
Shawn made the entire process extremely easy, from our first chat to the actual day of. When we first had our initial phone call with Shawn to just try to get a feel for what kind ...
of DJ he was we knew instantly that we wanted Shawn to be our DJ. We chatted for about 45 minutes, with him giving out his recommendations for caterers, photo, cool things he's seen at weddings, he really helped grow a connection extremely quickly. Shawn is extremely professional and very good at his job. The day of, Shawn did amazing work, from cracking jokes with the Groom to help him relax for the big day to curating a great playlist of songs to keep the dance floor going all night. Shawn even made sure to get a picture of everyone at the wedding after the photographer had left. If you are looking for someone to DJ a wedding give Shawn a call you will not regret it one bit.
We hired Shawn for our wedding! From day one, he was so prompt. He responded the first day and was always communicating with us. He went far and above expectations to make our spec...
ial day amazing! I have been to multiple weddings with DJ Shawn Steele as the DJ. Everyone one was amazing. He surely did not dissappoint for our wedding! He has a wealth of knowledge and forms to help you organize your special day. Amazing guy and amazing DJ! 10/10 recommend DJ Steele with Memories in Motion!
Shawn was the best DJ we could have asked for! The music choices kept people dancing and he knew exactly what to do and when! Thank you for making our wedding wonderful!
From the start, DJ Shawn was professional and extremely communicative. He is such an optimistic guy and truly makes your wedding night memorable. He cares about you and your wants ...
and then delivers beyond that. My family is not one to dance yet his DJ skills brought our whole family and friends onto the floor…AND THEY STAYED OUT THERE. He made the night so lively and perfect, I had the best time. His announcing skills are top notch and has great stage presence. If you are considering the rockstar entrance for a wedding, do it! You will never regret it. Such a special moment shared with my husband as we entered for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. We cannot recommend DJ Shawn enough… he is great at his craft and has such a special talent for it. He also helped us run a smooth schedule and we appreciated that immensely. Our hearts are so full…Thank You DJ Shawn!
Shawn was super professional and on top of everything! He made sure our night moved smoothly, coordinated with our photographers, and made sure to keep the songs coming! We also lo...
ved having the Photo Booth and seeing everyone’s silly pics!
SHAWN WAS GREAT! He played the music we asked for, kept us on schedule and made sure we knew what we were doing and where we needed to be, it was like having a coordinator and a DJ...
in one! Shawn's energy matched ours and more, we couldn't have asked for a better DJ. We also got the photo booth which was an amazing touch and ran smoothly as well. Thank you Shawn and Gianna for making our day special and amazing!!!
DJ Mike from Memories in motion did a great job keeping the vibes going. He also worked well with my other vendors for a seamless fun night!
Shawn was AMAZING!! He made it so easy for everyone to get to the dance floor! He was extremely easy to work with and made the entire night so much fun! 100000/10 would recommend!!
Shawn is a true professional who loves his craft and makes your life easy! I loved working with him! He made our day so special and really was the glue holding it all together!
When I tell you Shawn went above and beyond, I AM NOT KIDDING!!! I come from a big sicilian family, and he please every single person in that room, I am still getting compliments o...
n him nearly a week after our wedding. He was professional, he checked everything by me (the bride) first, and not to mention his talent... Everyone was dancing for hours! We even kept the party going an extra hour just because it was going that unbelievably amazing. We only wanted older kinds of music, and he kept the party going through every generation and genre! I cannot recommend this man enough!
We also added the photobooth and I am so grateful that we did. The day after our wedding, we loved going through the book and all of the pictures on the computer.
Thank you Shawn, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. You were truly a blessing. Thank you.
We cannot speak more highly of DJ Shawn and his efforts to make our wedding party the best! He went above and beyond all expectations and even helped us try to correct any hiccups ...
that we may encounter as first time wedding party planners. Shawn, and I don’t have any other way of saying it, legitimately only wants you to enjoy your day and will not stop until that is accomplished. Fantastic with communication and with a happy heart, I would suggest DJ Shawn and Memories in Motion to ANYBODY!
With Love,
J.A. and Kayla Santangelo
Shawn was amazing! He made sure that every song we wanted played and that the vibe of the night never died! He is so thorough and really paid attention to every detail. For the mot...
her/son dance, he paid attention to my husband for the cut-off even when we never told him it was going to be cut short. He went above and beyond any expectation. We would 100% recommend him to anyone!
Shawn was such a great DJ for our wedding. He knows what he's doing and makes sure everyone has a good time. He made sure to play the songs we wanted played and based off the songs...
we liked he played music that kept people dancing all night. He loves what he does and it shows and we can't thank him enough for making our dance floor fun and keeping people entertained! It wouldn't let me upload pics but check his pictures out on his Facebook - Shawn Steele.
Shawn was absolutely wonderful! I was nervous because I wanted specific music for the ceremony & he was able to find it & executed it perfectly! He was a great DJ & kept everyone d...
ancing all night! We got so many compliments! The lighting and effects were so cool!! Thank you so much Shawn, I’d recommend you to any & everyone!
Shawn was an awesome DJ at our wedding! He knew exactly what to play to keep everyone dancing. He also did a super awesome job at keeping the night on schedule, which we really app...
reciated. Highly recommend!
Shawn, we are so so happy we chose you to DJ at the biggest party of our lives! We found Shawn after searching for wedding vendors online and we are glad we did. Shawn arrived prom...
ptly to set up for our ceremony and stayed as late as the party did! Shawn made the whole process of preparing for our big day effortless. We kept in touch the many months up to the big day to make sure everyone was on the same timeline and boy did everything go perfectly. We cannot thank him enough for truly exceeding our expectations!
All I wanted for my wedding reception was a dance party, and Shawn DELIVERED. He did an excellent job reading the room and keeping the party going. He was prepared with all of the ...
sound equipment for our ceremony and even seamlessly got a microphone to my partner and I for our vows mid ceremony without being told we’d need them beforehand. All communication with Shawn was quick and easy. My partner and I had no idea what we were doing, and Shawn guided us through planning out the timeline of the whole night while giving us the perfect amount of space to make it our own. One of my personal favorite things that he did for us on our wedding day was tell us how to cut our wedding cake before it was announced. It was a detail I had never considered, and it was just one less thing to think about when the time came. So many of our guests said they had a great time dancing at our wedding. Thank you, Shawn! 10/10!
If you want your event to be absolutely spectacular then I highly recommend booking Memories in Motion! Shawn Steele knocked it out of the park, we cannot thank him enough for what...
an outstanding job he did getting everyone out on the dance floor. He was so accommodating and set the bar high for the whole night. He played fantastic music, with very little direction from us, and somehow also managed to snap some great photos! Thanks to him we had the best night of our lives!!!
“Memories in Motion” and DJ Shawn exceeded all our expectations on our special day. From the moment we first contacted them, their professionalism and enthusiasm were evident. DJ S...
hawn’s incredible talent as an MC kept the reception flowing smoothly, and the energy on the dance floor was contagious. The music selection was spot on, catering to all age groups and ensuring everyone had a blast. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had, and it was all thanks to DJ Shawn’s exceptional skills. We highly recommend “Memories in Motion” for any event; they truly made our wedding unforgettable!
Shawn Steele is an amazing DJ! He was highly recommended by many locally, and he lived up to the hype. He made sure things ran smoothly without having to rely on us too much, so we...
could have more fun! In his words, he "took all of our stress" and facilitated logistics, announcements, and a great selection of dancing music. All of our guests had a blast and he kept everyone up and dancing the whole night. We are thrilled with Shawn's work and will happily recommend him to others!
Shawn was recommended to us by others and we are so glad we chose him for our big day! He was very attentive to our wants and needs leading up to the wedding day. On the day of, he...
kept the crowd very engaged with his music choices, and catered to all of the generations! Our grandparents, parents, young cousins, etc were all on the dance floor! We couldn’t be more thankful and appreciative for his help in making our day so special. We would highly recommend!
Shawn was fantastic. He takes the time with you and listens to what you want. He offers suggestions to keep the flow going but doesn't pressure you to change your vibe. He did a gr...
eat job keeping us on schedule and worked the timeline with the photographer. He would seek us (Bride and Groom) out to keep us posted on what was coming up next so we were prepared. He kept people dancing and even threw in some slow songs (and country) for us- which tends to clear the floor at other events. But his timing was right and people still danced. Shawn keeps the energy going that makes you want to keep on dancing and celebrating with your family and friends! HIGHLY recommend!! Shawn Steele does NOT disappoint:-)
Shawn Steele is the perfect combination of professionalism combined with a personality that ensures a fantastic party. Our wedding reception was absolutely perfect, and Shawn was i...
nstrumental in ensuring the evening went as planned. Countless guests commented on his ability to keep the party going all while playing the songs we had requested. A hands down win in all respects, and we could not recommend more highly.
I second what EVERYONE else has said; Shawn was amazing at our wedding on 10/8! Even with a few snafu's here and there (running late, family dynamics, COLD WEATHER in an outdoor ve...
nue), Shawn kept the party going and guests warm by keeping the music going and people on the dance floor, maintaining a timeline, and making sure important family traditions were completed before the photographers (Alyssa Wales and 2nd Erica...also wonderful!). He was wonderful in song suggestions with me being an indecisive bride, having a worksheet to use as a guide, and his opinion and expertise was invaluable. Easy to work with, easy to talk to! There is no way you could go wrong with him at your event of any kind!
Shawn was seriously the absolute best!! he kept in constant contact with me and made me feel at ease. He was able to direct the entire wedding party to and from different events th...
roughout the wedding. He made everything go so smoothly. He kept everybody dancing all night long. Never a boring moment with him. I would highly highly highly recommend him to absolutely anybody who wants to have a perfect wedding day.!!!
Shawn did an amazing job at our wedding! From set up start of ceremony, to end of night lights on, he was wonderful! I choose Shawn as our DJ after interviewing a few others becaus...
e he made me feel confident that he would take care of the night and as the bride and groom, we would not have to worry about a thing! And he was right! We booked about a year in advance and the whole process was smooth and great. Shawn reads the crowd and knows what to play and when to play it to keep the crowd going. We danced all night long and I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Shawn. Our guests raved about him as well. Would definitely recommend him for your next event!
Rick did a wonderful job at our ceremony and reception. He was well dressed, personable, and worked well with the staff at the venue. He was very thorough during our preliminary ...
meeting, answered texts and emails in a timely fashion, and did exactly what we asked him to do. His playlist was spot on. We were happy that he was available!
My husband and I booked Shawn as we were given his name by a relative. However, we did not just choose Shawn because of the contact provided to us, we choose Shawn because we liked...
his personality and responsiveness to messages. Shawn is so easy to work with and is always on top of all communication. As our wedding date approached he was sure to reach out and make sure we felt comfortable with all the plans we had in place already and even just to check in with us and see how we were feeling pre-wedding! Shawn made us feel so comfortable on the day of our wedding because he handled EVERYTHING! He handled the timeline, making sure our guests knew about what was going on, and keeping my husband and I on schedule too! He also knows how to throw a pretty good PARTY! Our guests were dancing all night and we had so much fun out on the dance floor! Thank you so much Shawn! If you're in need of a wedding DJ, we highly recommend Shawn and Memories in Motion!
Had our wedding August 21, 2021 and Shawn was incredible. He is responsive and will help guide you through any questions you may have. I was always worried my wedding would be like...
everyone else's I had been to where no one really danced except for a handful of people, but Shawn got the crowd going and our dancefloor was filled!! First time I've ever seen that at a wedding. He was so easy to work with and anything we asked of him - he did with no complaint! As a bride I did not have to worry about when things needed to happen because Shawn kept track of the schedule and made sure we did everything we needed to on time such as cake cutting, money dances, speeches, etc. My husband and I could not recommend a better DJ than Shawn!!! You will not regret it!
We had the best time at our wedding! Shawn was already booked for our date, so he kindly set us up with another DJ (Rick Fresch) who was wonderfully professional, organized, and fu...
n to work with. Rick communicated closely with us until the VERY last second to ensure our ceremony went off without a hitch, and our guests danced the night away under beautiful lights.
I felt pretty clueless going into this process, and Rick and Shawn both made the process so easy and comfortable. I can't recommend this company enough!
Shawn is extremely friendly and professional. Unfortunately we did not get to utilize his services due to COVID-19, however he was extremely supportive and ensured we were taken c...
are of completely. We would highly recommend Memories in Motion for any event!
Even though we didn’t end up having our wedding due to COVID-19, Memories in Motion was great to work with. Shawn and Mike were both very professional and easy to get ahold of. The...
y gave us zero problems about getting our deposit back when the wedding was canceled, and I have no doubt they would’ve been fantastic on the day of our wedding. I would highly recommend them and will be using them in the future if we decide to reschedule our wedding!
Ashley and I envisoned a wedding where the dancing never stopped all night. We had a fairly small guest list so we were concerned about keeping the dance floor filled. That wasn't ...
a problem with DJ Shawn Steele. He was accomodating to our late decision making and after a thorough conversation with Ashley he did the rest.
He helped with the sound for our ceremony, pumped the crowd up for the grand entrance just like we wanted, and knew just what to play all night.
Shawn was very attentive, noticing when the best man didn't have a drink in his hand for the toast, and reminding us when it was time to cut the cake because we had gotten caught up in the fun.
At the end of the night, we had a fireworks show and Shawn surprised us with speakers outside and coordinated music to the show making a perfect end to the evening.
We would absolutely book him again!
We miss our wedding day immensely, but we have great memories thanks in no small part to Shawn. Thanks for everything!
Shawn was the most professional DJ I've ever worked with. He made my wedding the best it could have possibly been. He did our ceremony and reception music and everyone had a good t...
ime. He will work with you on every little detail and is extremely thorough. You can tell he takes pride in his work. My guests say my wedding was the best they've been to in a long time and I attribute that to Shawn. Not only did he make a custom playlist for my husband and I, he helped us with taking large group photos, playing the shoe game, and he single handedly ran the reception and kept it on-time. I was not stressed about much and was able to enjoy my wedding reception. Thank you Shawn!
Shawn was the perfect DJ for our wedding day. He kept everyone dancing throughout the whole night, and everyone genuinely had a great time. He did a great job keeping us on schedu...
le the entire night and kept the reception flowing smoothly. He was extremely easy to work with and very professional. We would highly recommend Shawn to anyone planning a wedding!
BEST DJ EVER! Shawn you made our night amazing! Couldn't have picked a better DJ! The music for the ceremony was absolutely beautiful and sooooo fitting. You got everyone on th...
e dance floor, even for a small wedding. You added a personal touch which was well received by all. We wish we could give you 100 stars because 5 is simply not enough. Thank you so very much! Can't say that enough. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Ellen Barrett.
You can tell Shawn enjoys what he does! He was very thorough in tracking down our fairly eclectic song choices and making sure they were the right versions. We appreciated his expe...
rience when we were stressing out (it rained twice and we realized last minute she couldn't step backwards in her dress, forcing us to throw our prepared choreography entirely out the window) and he gently helped keep us on track.
Definitely recommended!
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4013 Cochran St, Erie, PA
Memories in Motion