Event Tips · February 4, 2021
Should You Hire a DJ or Band for Your Wedding?
Choosing the right music is essential to creating a memorable wedding. Meanwhile, the question of whether to hire a DJ or a band for your wedding reception may come up. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this question. However, there are some things you can consider to direct you to the right decision. Try to [ ]
Event Tips · January 29, 2021
6 Creative Ways to Personalize Your Wedding
Your wedding is your day, therefore you can make it unique by personalizing your celebration to fit your personality. From the location you choose, to the wedding theme and wedding games, there are multiple ways to customize your event and make it unique. These are some great ideas to make a statement with your wedding! [ ]
Event Tips · January 21, 2021
2 Important Things a Great DJ Excels in Doing
There is more to DJing than just mixing songs or making playlists. It takes more than that to lead your guests through the entire evening smoothly and entertain audiences at weddings and parties. One good quality of a good DJ is not only do they have a wide database of music to choose from but [ ]
Event Tips · January 14, 2021
5 Top Ways to Engage Your Wedding Guests on The Dance Floor
If you are looking for ways to ensure your wedding guests thoroughly engage themselves at your wedding reception, here are a few very simple tricks to try. These are sure to get all your guests to the dance floor as soon as dance music comes through the DJ’s speakers! Have A Spacious Dance Floor [ ]
Event Tips · January 7, 2021
5 Questions A DJ Should Ask Bride and Groom
One way to gauge the experience and expertise of a DJ is from the questions they ask you. A good DJ will ask the clients the right questions to ensure they get the correct information needed to make your event perfect. Below are some questions you can expect your DJ to ask you. How [ ]
Event Tips · December 31, 2020
Secrets to an Awesome Wedding Dance Floor
One of the best and entertaining parts of a wedding is music and in extension, the dance floor! An empty or boring dancefloor is a nightmare we’re sure everyone would want to avoid. Below are some suggestions that will help your guests make their way to the dance floor and keep it rocking! Create [ ]
Event Tips · December 23, 2020
6 Ways To Keep Guests Happy On Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is obviously about you, but the truth is, it’s important to think about your guests when making plans. Even though it’s your day, your guests will appreciate it if you make them feel special too. Below we listed some tips to help you keep your guests happy. [ ]
Event Tips · December 17, 2020
5 Time-Saving Tips for Busy Couples
We all have things going on in our lives, add a wedding to the mix, and it can get overwhelming and time-consuming. For a busy bride or groom who doesn't have a lot of time to spare, planning their wedding could be very difficult. However, here are some wedding planning hacks to save you time. [ ]
Event Tips · December 9, 2020
4 Things to Know About When to Book A Wedding DJ
So, you already have a wedding date and you want a DJ because you know their presence would make a huge difference at your wedding, right? But when are you supposed to book one? How far in advance should you book one without the risk of losing your ideal DJ to another wedding? Below are [ ]
Event Tips · November 5, 2020
What To Expect From Your Wedding DJ in 2020
A DJ is one of the ingredients that gives a wedding that unique and lovely flavor it needs. They can either make a wedding lively and unforgettable or boring. When signing an agreement with any vendor, you should know what to consider before you secure their services and sign a contract. This is particularly [ ]
Event Tips · October 21, 2020
5 Tips to Get the Most from Your Wedding DJ
DJs are professionals who excel at using music to bring fun to any kind of event. They know how to read the crowd and keep them happy and excited. Conversely, because every client is different and has different needs, it is important to have some conversations with your DJ to get the most from them. [ ]
Event Tips · October 15, 2020
5 Tips for Planning A Destination Wedding
Planning a wedding is a big thing on its own and planning a wedding happening miles away from you requires more effort. Hopefully, with some tips like the few gathered below, planning a destination wedding will be lots of fun. Pick a Destination You probably already have a setting and destination in mind for [ ]
Event Tips · September 10, 2020
5 Ways to Make the Most of Meeting with Your Wedding Vendors
Vendor meetings can be fun as well as stressful, but should be productive. Sometimes, clients and vendors need to go back and forth until they finally arrive on the same page and see the same vision for the wedding. While email and phone conversations can be effective, one-on-one meetings can be advantageous as well. Below [ ]
Event Tips · August 31, 2020
5 Wedding Entertainment Ideas That Will Impress Your Guests
A unique and varied line-up of entertainment options will not only excite your guests but also create a fun atmosphere for your event. While the dance floor may be entertainment for some crowds all night long, adding a few extra touches to entertain the guests can be great additions to your wedding. If you’re looking [ ]
Event Tips · August 27, 2020
Vendor Spotlight - Esenam Photography
We’ve worked with different wedding vendors over the years and it’s always such a wonderful shared experience. From photographers to wedding planners to officiants, they always bring their uniqueness to every event they touch. One of those vendors is Esenam of Esenam Photography; one of the most sought-after photographers in Chicago. He is a [ ]
Event Tips · August 24, 2020
How To Pick Wedding Reception Music that Suits Your Style
Creating a unique soundtrack for your wedding day is not something to trifle with. Whether you decide on the classics, traditional, or modern, the music you choose will help set the mood and atmosphere of your wedding. Before choosing the music for your Chicago wedding reception, it’s important to think about yourself, your wedding [ ]
Event Tips · August 20, 2020
Venue Spotlight - Pinstripes
Over the years, we’ve worked with multiple event venues, each of them boasting with their own unique features that make them excellent wedding venues. The Chicagoland locations of Pinstripes are easily some of the best dining and entertainment venues we’ve had the privilege of working with! Situated in multiple locations including North brook, Oak [ ]
Event Tips · August 17, 2020
How to Choose a Unique First Dance Song
Choosing a first dance song may be stressful because there are so many amazing choices. . You are going to think of this song as your first dance together for the rest of your life! Below are some tips that will help you in figuring out what is the right first dance song for you. [ ]
Event Tips · August 13, 2020
90’s Wedding Ideas That Are Still Awesome!
Most couples these days are having modern weddings but why not travel back in time and have the ultimate 90s wedding? We’re talking about bright neon colors, 90s music, lots of balloons, and more. The 90s may be over but you can relive that amazing era. And as we know, styles always come back [ ]
Event Tips · August 10, 2020
6 Moments You’ll Need Music at Your Event
Your wedding will be a huge collection of memorable events. From your entrance to the cake-cutting, each special moment deserves a song that captures how wonderful it is. During our planning process, we help our couples pick out songs for the special moments throughout the wedding day. Below are some of the moments that we [ ]
Event Tips · June 19, 2020
5 Tips for Hiring the Right Wedding DJ
The entertainment on your wedding day is truly what completes the celebration, so it is extremely important that every couple finds the right entertainment for them. Whether your goal is to have a packed dance floor at the reception or to have couples slow dance the night away, hiring a wedding DJ is an [ ]
Real Events · August 3, 2015
David's Bar Mitzvah
Recently, my team and I went down to Champaign, IL again (for a second time, on a special request) to DJ and provide entertainment for David's Bar Mitzvah. Rocking this party with me was DJ FastLane on the turntables, and Dance Motivator Kevin with me on the dance floor while I was the emcee. David's [ ]
Real Events · July 7, 2015
Kara and Marc's Wedding
Kara and Marc recently tied the knot this past June, where I was able to be their Wedding DJ down in Shelbyville, IL (it's about 3.5 hours south of Chicago) at Spruce Street Studios. Needless to say, this was my first time working at the venue, which turned out to be a great experience. The [ ]
Real Events · October 17, 2014
Lindsey and Andrew's Wedding
Lindsey and Andrew just recently (October 2014) had their fall themed wedding at the Bradley University Hayden-Clark Alumni Center in Peoria, IL. Both Lindsey and Andrew are personal friends of mine, where I knew both before they started dating. DJ Paul Michaels (with the assistance of DJ FastLane) provided Wedding DJ services for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception [ ]