Nicholas Picholas

Professional and Personal Wedding DJ Service

Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Western New York

Service area

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Unique party atmosphere

DJ quality

Music selection

We had a cancellation with our original DJ and even though it was last minute, Nicholas stepped in and saved the day! Throughout the entire process he was extremely professional and courteous. He followed our plans/itinerary/requests and worked in any alterations seamlessly. He was amazing!! We have received multiple compliments from guests and event vendors/staff. He created the perfect atmosphere for our event from ceremony to reception. The night went off without a hitch and we didn't have to worry at all! Everyone was dancing all night, including my 92 year old grandmother! The photobooth was a hit. I can't praise him enough! He truly made our wedding spectacular!! All I can say is thank you Nicholas for everything!

Savannah B.

5.0

Nicholas is literally THEE best. He’s a local legend/national treasure to start with but also does thee best job. He’s made the whole process so easy and customizable. His sound quality was amazing and the videos and projector setup were incredible. He has the best energy for the slow mushy lovey parts of the night all the way up to the best high energy pure happiness for the dancing insanity and fun too! The playlist flowed like butter and kept everyone on the dance floor committing terrible dance move crimes the whole night once it was dancing time. He’s so kind and approachable and funny and easy to talk to and ask any questions to. His price was killer - literally if you’re not going with Nicholas Picholas… why are you even throwing an event ?! 100/10 recommend.

Nick M.

5.0

Nicholas Picholas

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AWARD WINNER (5X)

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Full-service wedding DJ & Host Nicholas Picholas, based in Buffalo, NY, delivers professional and personal wedding music services, from the beginning of your cocktail reception to the last dance. Complete dance-floor sound, lights, microphones for ceremony and speeches, plus a video screen, is included (if needed) and can be adjusted as needed for your venue. Nicholas works with the couple and planner to help create a wonderful and perfect celebration. Pricing is reasonable, and a quote is available upon request.

Speaks English

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Equipment

Audio/Visual Equipment

Sound Equipment

Music Genres

African

Caribbean

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Hip-Hop

Jazz

Latin

Pop

R&B

Rock

Music Services

MC Services

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

5-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+2 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

Nicholas Picholas

Owner

Nicholas has worked as a DJ, radio and television host in western New York and Toronto, Ontario. Experienced in weddings, parties and nightclubs, Nicholas has genuine desire to create a successful and entertaining event. Working to combine his talents of hosting, music selections and show performance to leave clients very happy.

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Nicholas Picholas is a professional, energetic DJ who expertly reads the room and keeps the dance floor packed by blending couple favorites with guest requests. He manages announcements/timing flawlessly, offers top-notch sound, videos, and a hugely popular photo booth, and is responsive and easy to work with. Couples rave about his value and how he makes weddings unforgettable.

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Emily G

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We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! Nick was amazing. The music was absolutely on point all night long, the dance floor was packed, and we’ve been getting nons...

top compliments from friends and family all weekend about how amazing he was. Nick was wonderful to work with from start to finish — kind, professional, and truly so good at what he does. He helped make our wedding day and reception such an unforgettable party, and we’re so grateful for everything he did to make it perfect. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for wedding DJ services you won’t be disappointed! He also has a Photo Booth that was a HUGE hit to our guests as a bonus.

Savannah B

We had a cancellation with our original DJ and even though it was last minute, Nicholas stepped in and saved the day! Throughout the entire process he was extremely professional ...

and courteous. He followed our plans/itinerary/requests and worked in any alterations seamlessly. He was amazing!! We have received multiple compliments from guests and event vendors/staff. He created the perfect atmosphere for our event from ceremony to reception. The night went off without a hitch and we didn't have to worry at all! Everyone was dancing all night, including my 92 year old grandmother! The photobooth was a hit. I can't praise him enough! He truly made our wedding spectacular!! All I can say is thank you Nicholas for everything!

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Nick M

Nicholas is literally THEE best. He’s a local legend/national treasure to start with but also does thee best job. He’s made the whole process so easy and customizable. His sound qu...

ality was amazing and the videos and projector setup were incredible. He has the best energy for the slow mushy lovey parts of the night all the way up to the best high energy pure happiness for the dancing insanity and fun too! The playlist flowed like butter and kept everyone on the dance floor committing terrible dance move crimes the whole night once it was dancing time. He’s so kind and approachable and funny and easy to talk to and ask any questions to. His price was killer - literally if you’re not going with Nicholas Picholas… why are you even throwing an event ?! 100/10 recommend.

Rachel M

Nicholas was the best! He followed our do’s and don’t list- and read the crowd and keep the dance floor moving all night. Guests loved taking pics with someone famous from their mu...

st past and he was so kind to do it. Loved that he took requests which made the guests happy. Would highly recommend him. The Photo Booth was a HUGE hit too!

Renee R

Nicholas Picholas hands down is the best Dj you can hire. He is always professional and has the best personality. He can read a room and crowd like no other. He knows what needs t...

o be done and handles it perfectly with grace. Instead of adding stress to your busy day he eases it. Thank you for another fun wedding full of dancing the night away!!! Everyone had a blast!

Alexis M

Nicholas made our wedding absolutely unforgettable! On the day itself, he was the calm, professional presence every couple hopes for. Everything went off without a hitch, his annou...

ncements were warm and perfectly timed, and he kept everything flowing so smoothly that we never once had to think about the schedule. And the dance floor? Packed all night. He read the room like a pro, blending crowd favorites with the songs we love, and got everyone from our parents to our high school and volleyball friends out there. So many guests went out of their way to tell us he was the best wedding DJ they'd ever seen. If you're looking for a DJ who is talented, reliable, and genuinely invested in making your day special, book Nicholas Picholas. You won't regret it. Thank you for helping make our wedding the celebration of a lifetime!

Jessica F

Nicholas Picholas was a wonderful DJ for my wedding, he was extremely welcoming and helped events flow seamlessly which made the day stress free. He played upbeat music throughout ...

the whole night and read the room so well that people never stopped dancing. I’d highly recommend him to anyone getting married or holding an event!

Bridget K

Very professional and easy to work with! Played a great variety of music as requested! Also wonderful and keeping the energy of the event high! Would recommend him to anyone gettin...

g married!

Hailey P

Nicholas Picholas provided amazing service for my wedding. He ensured the order of events took place as directed and kept everyone on the dance floor all night!!

Maeghen L

What to say about Nicholas… speechless! Everything that was requested, happened!!! …From capturing our ceremony to the very last song… Nicholas made our wedding day absolutely unfo...

rgettable!!! The moments with each song we will forever cherish!!!

Chelsea M

Nicholas Picholas was amazing to work with. Extremely professional and easy to communicate with. Went above and beyond to ensure everything was done according to our vision. Brough...

t life to the party and ensured everything flowed seamlessly from the processional at the ceremony to intros at the reception to the final dance at the end of the night. Would highly recommend hiring him as your DJ!!

Molly J

We hired Nicholas Picholas for our 30th high school reunion, and he delivered an outstanding experience. He did a fantastic job navigating a tough venue floor layout and kept the e...

vent lively and engaging throughout the night. His pricing was extremely affordable, and we loved that he included a custom photo slideshow as part of his DJ package. We also booked his photo booth add-on, which was a massive hit with our classmates and significantly more cost-effective than any other quotes we received. Nicholas was professional, adaptable, and provided incredible value from start to finish. He was easy to communicate with, checked in throughout the evening, and made the whole booking process completely stress-free. Highly recommended for any event!!

Donna C

Nicholas was amazing! Played for our ceremony and wedding reception. Choice of music was great, very personable, always smiling. So easy to work with. Photo Booth was a hit! A big...

part of perfect day!

Shannon B

Nicholas was very attentive and great with song suggestions for my wedding, for guests of all ages! He willingly stayed past the time I originally booked him for to help keep the p...

arty going! Highly recommend

Bryan P

Nicholas was a true professional from start to finish. He arrived early to set up for the ceremony and reception, his equipment was top notch. He was attentive, friendly and helpf...

ul throughout the wedding. Guest commented on how the DJ played the right music to keep people dancing non stop throughout the night. We could not have picked a better DJ. 100% satisfied.

Michael M

We had our wedding at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens back in March, and I can truly say that I do not think it would have been nearly as amazing if we did not hire Nic...

holas. Our guests absolutely loved his energy - we had discussed beforehand that our guests may have a slightly different speed than most weddings (not a *ton* of dancers) and he was extremely skilled in keeping the music to match the tone of the night the whole way through. Possibly one of the highest compliments we can give, which we heard from one of our guests who himself was a DJ for many years, that he was also very impressed with Nicholas' skills and energy (no surprise if you know anything about Nicholas Picholas' background)! We truly, *truly* cannot recommend him enough, we got everything we expected and more at a very reasonable and fair cost. Trust us when we say that your wedding will be all the better with Nicholas Picholas as your DJ.

Jennifer D

He was absolutely amazing! The best DJ ever! He got everyone on the dance floor. He made sure all the little details we wanted were taken care of. We 100% recommend him to everyone...

Krista I

Nicholas was the ultimate professional. He played the perfect music for our wedding. He kept all the guests on the dance floor, including us!

james r

I personally requested Nicholas Picholas for my son's wedding because of prior wedding exposure 2 years ago. I thought he did a terrific job. His songs and videos (especially the...

videos) were secondary to none. I am a big fan of dancing at the weddings and NP supplied the music for one of my most enjoyable nights in my lifetime. I would give NP 6 stars on a 5 star score board. I cannot wait for another up and coming wedding or family celebration where we can use him again Signed: Dr. R

Noelle S

Nick was wonderful! He was great during all announcements and introductions. He played a great set of music all night long.

Dominique R

Nicholas was absolutely incredible from start to finish! He was extremely responsive throughout the entire planning process and always willing to help with any questions or changes...

we had. On the wedding day, he truly delivered — the dance floor was packed all night long. His photo booth was also a huge hit, such a great setup and so much fun for everyone. We’re so grateful we chose him and would recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing DJ!

Sydny C

Nicholas Picholas was among one of our favorite wedding vendors to work with. Extremely easy/friendly contract. Highly responsive. Did an excellent job during our ceremony, cockta...

il hour, and reception. Helped coordinate reception introductions and dances. Did a great job with music selection for reception based on short playlist we provided. To be honest, we barely thought about anything music related the day of. It all "just worked" and was done well! A big thank you!

Dylan M

He was a great DJ. He followed all our requests and instructions and helped out above and beyond. His setup was great and he was very easy to work with!

Jennifer M

Nicholas was the most professional fun DJ we could have ever hoped for. He was prepared, funny, efficient and extremely nice. He greeted our guests and kept the dance floor hoppin...

g. I’d give Nick a 10/10, and cannot thank him enough for the memories he helped us create,

Page F

Nicholas Picholas is the absolute BEST DJ! He did a fantastic job throughout the whole day. He was on top of everything and basically read our minds. The one comment everyone said ...

throughout the night was how good the DJ was. He made our wedding and my cousin’s wedding the best days. He even remembered them and gave them a shoutout! He truly loves what he does and he’s amazing at it. He even takes the time to capture some photos and videos for you to enjoy looking at the next morning. We highly recommend him for any event, especially a wedding!

Samantha D

Nicholas picholas was absolutely amazing. He definitely brought the party and we could not thank him enough for all he did!

Craig J

Nicholas was amazing! His attention to detail asking what kind of music my daughter likes, then playing and adapting to the crowd we had was exceptional. Communication before my ...

daughter’s graduation and during the event was impeccable!! Nicholas has amazing sound and his energy throughout the night was amazing. He has videos that play with the songs and has the dance floor full all night. He did my oldest daughter’s party, now my middle daughter’s party and hopefully he’s available for my youngest daughter’s graduation party in 2 years. By far the best DJ I have seen ever!!! Highly recommended!!

Jason J

Nick was professional, offered excellent and quick communication, and honored all requests throughout the entire planning process. Our wedding guests cannot stop talking about ho...

w amazing the music and Photo Booth were, and the dance floor was packed the entire night. Nick read the crowd perfectly, choosing songs to keep the dancing flowing. Nick was also a fantastic MC, moving through the order of events seamlessly. He added the perfect amount of announcements, while still allowing guests to enjoy the music. I cannot recommend Nick enough; your big day will be absolutely perfect with Nick as your wedding DJ!

Kateri M

We could not have been more pleased with our experience working with Nicholas Picholas! From the very start, he was responsive, friendly, and very helpful in ensuring that we had t...

he exact music we wanted on our wedding night. He made the planning process so stress free! On the wedding night, he was an absolute blast! He really knows how to get the party started! The music was perfect and our guests had so much fun. He had a smile on his face the whole night, and it truly could not have gone much better. The next morning, we even received some pictures and videos that he had taken throughout the night, capturing sweet & candid moments from our party that we will cherish forever. Thank you, Nicholas, for everything you did to make our wedding reception the party of our dreams! You are the very best!

Kirsten L

Nicholas was a great DJ for our wedding! His photo booth was a hit with all of our guests, and they also loved the music!

Rylee S

If I could give a million stars I would! Nick did amazing work! Everyone was on the dance floor it was the best experience ever! 0 regrets when booking Nick!! I couldn’t say enough...

nice things and the way my vision was perfectly executed - best DJ ever- I’m so glad we picked Nick

Elizabeth Y

Nicholas was absolutely wonderful! He did such a phenomenal job DJing the wedding and was a vital part of the success of the wedding. The music selection and energy he brought to o...

ur wedding helped make it such a fun and memorable day!

Morgan W

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From start to finish, Nicholas Picholas was professional, fun, and completely in tune with the energy of the crowd. He kept ...

the dance floor packed all night and flawlessly blended our favorite songs with guest requests. The transitions were smooth, the sound was perfect, and the vibe was exactly what we envisioned. Beyond the music, Nicholas was easy to communicate with, super organized, and clearly experienced in keeping a wedding timeline flowing. Guests are still raving about how much fun they had—and that’s thanks in large part to the incredible music and energy. Highly recommend Nicholas Picholas to anyone looking to elevate their wedding day with a DJ who truly gets it! I would give 6 out of 5 stars 🌟 if I could! Thanks Nick

Dayna V

An amazing DJ! I always say that a DJ can make or break a wedding, and Nicholas Picholas definitely made our wedding. Very easy to work with, was willing and able to slow down song...

s, cut songs shorter, and did an awesome job making announcements and keeping the dance floor popping! We got multiple compliments on our playlist and DJ choice. I will recommend him to everyone!

Cheryl D

Nicholas is very professional and knowledgeable. You can tell he really loves what he does!! He was easily reachable and responded promptly and professionally. He gave us suggestio...

ns on what to do without being pushy and we appreciated that. (Which we ended up going with what he said). The only thing I would change/was confusing was the paperwork that we had to fill out. The response lines didn’t line up with the questions and the wording he used could’ve been “simpler” (for a lack of a better word) - there was some misunderstanding between us because we misunderstood the terms he used. Overall very happy we chose Nicholas to dj our wedding! He also provided us a photo booth - was VERY happy with that and how he helped us. It was a HUGE hit at our wedding!

Ashley B

Used Nicholas for our wedding DJ! He was fabulous and very easy to work with. We also used his photo booth, which includes different backgrounds AND filters. Being fellow WNY'ers a...

nd long time listeners to Kiss 98.5, we had an idea of what to expect. Even still, he defied our expections, kept people on the dance floor and even didn't seem bothered when guests hung around and chatted with him. Super cool dude and great at what he does!

Sean C

Nicholas was wonderful! He played a great mix of what he was able to garner about our tastes and crowd pleasing favorites. He seemed to always have the right song for the right mom...

ent. Additionally he was a super nice guy! I cannot recommend him highly enough

Zachary R

I highly recommend Nicholas! He did a fantastic job being our wedding DJ. The dance floor was packed the whole night and all my guests were raving about the music. He was a pleasur...

e to work with before the wedding as well

Madison P

DJ Nicholas Picholas was such a hit at our wedding! He did a wonderful job keeping the dance floor full and exciting all night. All of the guests loved the photo booth and have bee...

n sharing pictures non stop. We definitely recommend using him!

James C

DJ Nicholas Picholas did an amazing job. From ceremony, to dinner, and the dancing. He was accommodating in requests and kept everyone dancing and having a great time! 10/10 would ...

recommend him to anyone having a wedding

Elijah J

Nicholas provided a great night! He was professional and catered the music perfectly for the group!

Nicole C

Five stars is not even close to enough. Nick was an actual dream come true. So much more than a DJ, he kept the whole day running smoothly and anticipated details I didn’t see comi...

ng. Our guests are still talking about the music & the atmosphere. We are so grateful to have had him DJ our wedding. Extremely affordable & worth every penny.

Allie M

Nicholas did our wedding and he was incredible! We communicated before and during our wedding and everything went exactly as we planned. Our guests were on the dance floor all nigh...

t long. We had an amazing experience working with Nicholas and wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to be part of our special day!

Kylee K

I have nothing but great things to say about Nicholas Picholas. He is incredible at what he does, he is professional, he is fun and he is definitely the DJ you want at your wedding...

. Working with him has been such a positive experience and he took the time to meet with us prior to our wedding and took into consideration everything we discussed. I highly recommend him to everyone as you will not be disappointed!!

Lucas S

Nicholas Pickolas is the best wedding MC & DJ ever! He did an amazing job at our wedding and is an incredible value for what he charges. Thank you Nicholas for making our special d...

ay extra special!

Kristen K

Nicholas is the best wedding DJ and emcee that I have ever seen. His talent is larger than life. We had the littest dance floor a wedding has ever seen thanks to his playlist and e...

nergy.

Allyssa M

Nicholas is AMAZING!!! He will work closely with you to make sure you have the exact music you want for your day. I gave him playlists of songs we liked and he worked his magic. My...

sister wanted to do her entrance to a scene from a movie and he took the time to edit the scene sound for us. People were dancing all night, the floor was never empty. We had so many compliments about him and his DJ/MC-ing. You need him to DJ your day. You won’t be disappointed!!

Avalon M

Nicholas was fantastic! Great communication, punctuality and charm! He added a wonderful, unique touch to our wedding which made it that much more spectacular! Highly recommend.

Bridget S

Nicholas Picholas was AWESOME! He did fantastic with my wedding and everyone was raving about him! Thank you so much for being part of our awesome day!

Vicki C

Nick was the DJ for our wedding reception in the Finger Lakes area last week, and we could not be more happy that we chose him. He provided just the right level of energy for our v...

ery diverse (3 years to 97 years old) guests. Everyone had a fantastic time!

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