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About DJ COX ENTERTAINMENT LLC
DJ COX ENTERTAINMENT LLC is a wedding dj serving couples across the Des Moines area from Grinnell. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Alta House Event Center and Stoney Point Barn. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding dj in Des Moines
How much does a wedding DJ cost in Des Moines?
Most Des Moines couples spend $1,000–$2,000 for a wedding DJ, typically covering 5–6 hours, sound, and MC duties. Lighting, ceremony audio, and photo booths are common add-ons. The MC skill matters as much as the music — ask how they handle announcements and reading a room.
How does Lazo rank wedding djs in Des Moines?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near DJ COX ENTERTAINMENT LLC
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Alta House Event Center | 15.5 mi |
| Stoney Point Barn | 20.6 mi |
| Sugar Grove | 22.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from DJ COX ENTERTAINMENT LLC to each venue listed on Lazo.
Des Moines weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 14° | 11% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 14% | 5:09 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 30° | 16% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 41° | 25% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 27% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 20% | 8:06 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 55° | 17% | 6:47 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 43° | 15% | 5:55 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 30° | 14% | 4:12 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 20° | 11% | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.
Getting to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Minneapolis | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 309 mi | 6 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1526 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112, USA
- Where
- Grinnell · 48 miles east of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding DJs
- In Des Moines
- One of 39 wedding djs we list
- Phone
- (319) 321-3355
- Website
- Visit site
From DJ COX ENTERTAINMENT LLC's website
“John D. Cox is Refined Entertainment for Unique High-Class Weddings”johndcox.com
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Around Grinnell
- Nearest venue
- Alta House Event Center, 15.5 mi
Distances are straight-line from DJ COX ENTERTAINMENT LLC; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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