James Mulry

James Mulry is a Brooklyn-based DJ with over 14 years of experience in clubs, bars, private events, and weddings. His background is in the NYC nightlife scene — residencies at venues like The Ides at Wythe Hotel, House of Yes, and The Heath at McKittrick Hotel. His first gig was Matt & Kim's inaugural show in 2004.

That club background is relevant because it shapes his approach. Mulry knows how to build energy over the course of a night, read a crowd, and make transitions feel natural rather than jarring. He's not running through a standard wedding playlist — he's DJing, which is a different thing entirely.

He works directly with couples to customize the music around their specific taste and the tone they want. Whether the reception is formal, casual, high-energy, or more subdued, he adjusts accordingly. That versatility is reflected in his 5.0 rating on WeddingWire with 229 reviews. A perfect score across that many reviews is uncommon.

Vice wrote a profile on him titled "How I Accidentally Became a Popular Wedding DJ — And Learned to Love It." The article captures his trajectory from indie music scene to one of the more in-demand wedding DJs in New York. He approaches weddings with the same sensibility he brings to a club set — intentional, and responsive to the room.

Based in Brooklyn, he travels to Hudson Valley wedding venues and Catskills wedding venues regularly. For couples who want a DJ with legitimate music credentials and a feel for how to work a room rather than someone reading off a request list, Mulry is a strong choice. If you're looking for a Hudson Valley wedding photographer who knows these vendors, get in touch.