Dj Bri Swatek

DJ Bri Swatek operates out of Wappingers Falls in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Unlike NYC-based DJs who travel up for the weekend, Bri is local. She knows the venues, the vendors, and the logistics of running events in this region.

Her approach is collaborative. Couples work directly with her to plan the music for every part of the day — ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. She brings professional sound, lighting, and production equipment, so you're not relying on venue-provided systems that may or may not be adequate.

Additional services include uplighting, gobo lighting (custom monograms projected on walls or dance floors), and photo slideshows on TVs or projector screens. These are add-ons that can improve the production value of the reception without needing to hire a separate lighting vendor.

Bri has won The Knot's Best of Weddings Award and the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award. She's a member of the Hudson Valley DJ Association and the Wedding Vendors of the Hudson Valley. That kind of local network involvement means she's connected to the vendor community in the region, which helps with coordination and referrals.

Her business model is one-event-per-day. She's not running between two receptions on a Saturday — your wedding gets her full attention. That matters for timeline coordination, setup quality, and the kind of responsiveness you need when things shift during the day.

For couples planning a wedding at a Hudson Valley wedding venue who want a DJ that knows the area, DJ Bri Swatek is a solid local option. She handles events across the region and is familiar with the specific requirements of many Hudson Valley properties. If you're looking for a Hudson Valley wedding photographer who knows these vendors, get in touch.