A guest post about one of our trusted partners: DJ Berkay Dinç. When couples ask us which wedding DJ we recommend for a luxury wedding in Turkey, Italy or Switzerland, Kaipo Weddings almost always gives the same name. Here is why.
Berkay works internationally and plays mainly at exclusive destination weddings, most of them in Turkey and Italy, but also in Switzerland. What sets him apart from many DJs: he is not only a DJ but also a musician. He plays string instruments and percussion, and he builds the percussion live into his set.
Who is DJ Berkay Dinç?
Berkay describes himself as “International DJ × Live Percussion”, and that sums it up well. He plays in Germany, Turkey, Italy, Greece and Switzerland, exactly where many of our couples get married. His weddings are almost always destination weddings with guests from several countries.
For us as wedding planners, that is the key point: a DJ who just plays a playlist is not enough for a guest list like that. Berkay reads the room. He knows when the Turkish family needs its moment, when the friends from Germany or Switzerland take over, and when everyone should be on the dance floor together.
At a destination wedding, three or four cultures often celebrate on one night. Berkay gets them onto one dance floor, and that is exactly why we book him.Kaipo Weddings
DJ set and live percussion: what it means at a wedding
Live percussion sounds like a show act at first. With Berkay it is more of a tool: he plays over his own tracks, uses it to lift the tempo or to bring guests back to the dance floor after dinner. Because he plays percussion and string instruments himself, it does not sound like two separate acts but like one set.
- Get-together: relaxed house music by the pool or on the terrace, like at a wedding weekend in Yalıkavak.
- Dinner: calmer, with room for conversation and speeches.
- Party: DJ set plus live percussion, on request together with other musicians, for example a violinist for the Zeybek.
- Turkish and international music in one set, without hard breaks.
A line he shared himself on Instagram sums it up: it is not about just playing some music, it is about the journey he takes the couple and their guests on.
Our projects together
We have worked with Berkay on several weddings. Three of them show how versatile he is:
- Bürgenstock Resort, Switzerland: a wedding above Lake Lucerne, planned by Kaipo Weddings. A grand hotel setting, international guests, and Berkay with DJ set and live percussion in the evening.
- Spektr Boutique Hotel, Bodrum: an intimate Aegean wedding in Yalıkavak with bold orange design. Small, emotional, and the dance floor was still full until the very end.
- Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany: a wedding on a historic wine estate in Tuscany, an Italian setting with an international guest list.
Berkay was also on the decks at Selina & Salim’s wedding in Bodrum . He also plays weddings at places like the Schweizerhof Luzern, and you can tell he can do both: a grand hotel with chandeliers and a rooftop on the Aegean.
Why we recommend Berkay for high-end weddings
- He knows destination weddings: travel, on-site tech, schedules with several events.
- He plays internationally and blends Turkish, German and international music.
- Live percussion and string instruments turn a DJ set into a real live experience.
- He works closely with us, the venue and the light & sound team so the night runs without breaks.
- His presence suits luxury weddings: present when energy is needed, reserved during dinner.
Real talk: for many couples, music is one of the first budget items to be cut. But at weddings with many nationalities it decides whether the party works. What music, light & sound roughly cost in Bodrum, you can see in our Bodrum wedding budget calculator.
How to reach Berkay
You can find Berkay on Instagram at @djberkaydinc and on his website berkaydinc.de. If you plan your wedding with us, we coordinate date, timeline and tech directly with him.
Want to know if Berkay is available on your date? Just ask during your free consultation. Free consultation ↗
FAQ: wedding DJ for your destination wedding
What makes a good wedding DJ for a destination wedding?
A good wedding DJ for a destination wedding has to bring together guests from several countries and generations. They need experience with on-site tech, schedules across several events and venues with their own rules on volume and curfew.
Where does DJ Berkay Dinç play?
Berkay works internationally, mainly at luxury weddings in Turkey and Italy, but also in Switzerland, Germany and Greece.
Does Berkay Dinç also play live?
Yes. Berkay integrates live percussion into his DJ set and also plays string instruments. On request he works together with other musicians.
How do you book DJ Berkay Dinç for a wedding?
Directly via Instagram (@djberkaydinc) or his website berkaydinc.de. If Kaipo Weddings plans your wedding, we check his availability for your date and coordinate everything with him.
DJ or band: what suits a luxury wedding better?
That depends on your priorities. A DJ with live percussion is more flexible and covers more genres, a band brings more of a stage. Many couples combine both: a band during dinner, a DJ for the party.
How far ahead should you book a wedding DJ?
For weddings in peak season from May to October, ideally 9 to 12 months ahead, especially for weekends. Otherwise popular DJs are booked quickly.
Planning a luxury wedding in Turkey, Italy or Switzerland and looking for the right wedding DJ? In a free consultation we talk with you about music, timeline and all suppliers. More about our team and our trusted partners is on our About page.
Photos: @nagi.graphy, @inga_f.otografie, @butfirst.wedding, via the Instagram accounts of DJ Berkay Dinç and Kaipo Weddings.
