We used Windy City Hit Man for our wedding last June and it was a FANTASTIC experience. We are so…read moreincredibly glad we did it and cannot recommend them enough. We were blown away by their presentation. We had interviewed a couple other DJ groups and were unimpressed by their lack of enthusiasm about working on our wedding. As soon as we walked in the door at Windy City we felt welcomed and that we had found what we were looking for. They have a demonstration set up so you can actually see what the lights will look like on your wedding day so you're not picking randomly through a package you can only visualize through description. They are also willing to crank up their sound system and show you their computers just to help you understand how it all works. He also said we could request any song and as long as it was available on iTunes, he would have it for us, with no additional charge. My (then fiance) husband was SOLD. I was contacted by the DJ we were going to be working with about two weeks before our wedding. He asked me if I had any specific requests. I did. About a week before the wedding I emailed him a specific list of songs I needed played during dinner and then a couple requests (as well as a couple of "if you play these songs, I'll shoot you" songs) for dancing. On the day of, I didn't even need to talk to the DJ once. While some people would think that is a bad thing, I thought it was excellent. The last thing you need on your wedding day is to have to worry about details and our DJ was set up and ready to go as soon as we needed him. If I ever need a DJ, I'll be using Windy City again!

These guys are simply THE BEST!…read more From the moment we met with them until the end of our event, these guys exhibited topnotch professionalism, courtesy, and hospitality. They have a MASSIVE library of music from the 1920's until Today. Big Band, Jazz, Country (classic and pop), Top 40, R&B, Rap, Soul, Classic Rock, Glam Rock, Roots... you name it, they've got it. What's even better is that if (miraculously) they don't have something, they'll get it at no cost to you!! They have a few packages to choose including simple setups for just music to large setups including various light machines and other fun things. They have an on line area where you can setup play lists of specific songs or just genre's. Or you can simply just tell them what NOT to play. You can customize any part of the experience including how involved the DJ will be with your event. Anything from "just play the music" to "get the party started!!" They'll do whatever it takes to make sure that you and, more importantly, your guests have a great time. We hired them for our wedding this past June at Brookfield Zoo. They arrived on time and setup without any interference from us. They stuck to our play list and took some requests from our guests while being respectful of our "no play" list. The DJ took care of all announcements and was articulate and friendly. To be honest, I don't remember seeing the DJ that much even though we were dancing a good part of the night. That is the sign of a good DJ. You only remember the bad ones, right? Big or small... these are the guys you want spinning at your party. They are ultimate professionals and know their stuff. There's a reason they are #1 in Chicago for weddings; book'em and find out for yourself! The Windy City Hitman are a hit!

Update on John's unprofessional services: didn't hear from him or any DJ from his company until the…read moreday of our event. Since he told me to find another DJ I did just that so we were set with Jaz Entertainment (Carlos is awesome). A-List sent a DJ at 6:30pm along with John's sidekick to ask if we still wanted their services. They tried to get me to say I didn't need a DJ but that isn't accurate since I did need a DJ and that's what I contracted them for. John is still refusing to refund and I've filed a complaint with BBB. Fortunately someone else stepped up to save the event.

John at the beginning was very nice, but the more I worked with him, the more I found him to lie…read more He started being very pushy about wanting the rest of his balance and wanting me to "put a good word in for him" with other event planners. At one time, he needed the money because he'd just had a baby and the following year he had the same excuse...kind of weird. I did not appreciate his pushing and trying to make me feel sorry for him.

We hired Your Night Productions for our wedding and they did a fantastic job. With a million things…read moreto do before the wedding, they were one of the vendors that we didn't have to think about. They have a great website that allowed us to organize and manage our "must play", "do not play", and "other songs we like" lists. It allows you to attach notes to individual songs such as our first dance or father-daughter dance as well as listen to the entire song on the website. The night of, they kept the dance floor full the whole night. At one point they played a song that cleared the dance floor and let it play for about 2 minutes, then faded it out before it was over and got everyone back out there. The introductions made by Danny were flawless. He lined everyone up, then went to each couple, starting with our parents, and asked how they would like to be introduced and how to pronounce their names. They even played a few extra songs after midnight since the crowd didn't want to leave. Overall they did a wonderful job and we would recommend them for any event! Do yourself a favor and at least sit down with them before booking with anyone else.

I worked with Matt from Your Night Productions for my wedding on October 5, 2013. To this day, I…read moreSTILL have family and friends telling me how much fun they had dancing at my wedding. They also say the DJ did an awesome job with the music selection and I have to agree. EVERYONE was on the dance floor for four straight hours - parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles included. Matt did a great job working with my husband and I on what type of music we wanted to hear during each section of the reception - cocktail hour, intros, dinner, etc. He also worked with us on short notice. I planned my wedding mostly from LA and only was able to meet with Matt weeks before the wedding. He was super flexible and made sure everything was covered. A true lifesaver for a bride that has a million and one things to do. He also was a great announcer for our "starting line-up." Matt announced our bridesmaid and groomsmen like the Chicago Bulls. Matt was a true pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him to everyone. Thanks again, Matt!

DJ Krush and his team did an amazing job at our wedding. Kaushal (Krush) was not available for our…read morewedding day but the team he sent did a great job with the baraat. The music was great and kept everyone dancing. During our reception, everything went so smooth from the introductions to the open dancing. We wanted a mix of kanye west songs for our bride and groom entrance and he made a great mix for us. The open dancing flow of music was seriously unbeatable. I usually complain a lot as well and I have no complaints at all. The mix of indian and english songs were great and there were no dull moments or awkward times when people stopped dancing. Kaushal was super prompt with emailing and phone calls. He would respond almost immediately to any request and was very accommodating. His price was on par with other DJs in the Chicago area so if you have a choice, I would definitely go with Kaushal and Shaadi for your wedding.

Patrick and his talented musicians were a beautiful and pleasant part of our July 2017 wedding…read moreceremony! We had an elegant outdoor ceremony at The Morton Arboretum. From the start of our contact, Patrick has been kind, prompt, responsive, easy to reach and organized!! Their website provides helpful suggestions for music choices and I used that resource in choosing my preferred music. For a thorough review, aside from the emails we exchanged, we had a phone conversation where we went over all details and aspects. On our wedding day Patrick and his musicians were punctual and dressed in elegant attire. Music sounded beautiful!!! For my processional I chose Pachelbel's Canon in D. Highly recommend Beautiful Strings to everyone!!! Thank you, Roxana and Dan

I cannot recommend BeautifulStrings highly enough; they truly made my wedding dreams and wedding…read morevision come to life. Their musicians are incredibly skilled, poised, and competent. They will show up on time or early and impress all of your guests! Their pricing is truly affordable and their music will bring joy to your event. I worked directly with Patrick setting up everything for my wedding; he was so easy to work with and a true professional. He called ahead to my coordinator at my wedding venue to make sure he had cues so that everything went off without a hitch the day of the event. Big thanks to BeautifulStrings for bringing my guests the gift of music! Special thanks also for playing the two custom pieces; it was an absolute dream to walk down the aisle to the sounds of your music. THANK YOU! Brides -if you have a song you'd like them to play, just coordinate with them! They truly can play whatever song you envision for your day - even fun ones! We had them play the Harry Potter theme song as our officiant entered the ceremony, for example, and it was a hit!

We had a great experience with A List - John Bundy did our wedding on 9/10/22 in St. Chrles. We…read morenever had an issue and he was very considerate. We had a great time at our wedding and accommodated all our questions. His platform to provide him our songs was great. I definitely heard my favorites I asked for played. It was a great time!

Update on John's unprofessional services: didn't hear from him or any DJ from his company until the…read moreday of our event. Since he told me to find another DJ I did just that so we were set with Jaz Entertainment (Carlos is awesome). A-List sent a DJ at 6:30pm along with John's sidekick to ask if we still wanted their services. They tried to get me to say I didn't need a DJ but that isn't accurate since I did need a DJ and that's what I contracted them for. John is still refusing to refund and I've filed a complaint with BBB. Fortunately someone else stepped up to save the event.

Norah is the coolest and was a joy to work with for our May 2026 wedding. We met Norah on a zoom…read morecall and later had 2-3 other calls to gather details and talk through the flow of the day. We contracted her as both our DJ and photobooth operator. In the months leading up to our wedding, Norah gave us access to a digital platform called Vibo DJ to add songs directly from Spotify/Apple Music, which made plugging in playlists a breeze. The platform also provided a loose timeline for the day/what song is played when, which was very helpful. The day of, Norah arrived on time and kept the good vibes going! She proactively managed the potential echo in our venue (which had vaulted ceilings). The photobooth was a hit with guests, Norah provided a backdrop, the camera, printed photo strips, as well as a guest book for guests to tape in photos/write notes. Norah's personality was what sold us. She was easy-going, kind, and so fun to talk to! She went above and beyond for us, even offering to mix a Father/Daughter dance mashup for us. We always looked forward to speaking with her throughout the planning process. If you are looking for a DJ for your event, Norah is your girl!

Norah from Modern Love is amazing! On our very first zoom call with her, it was clear how fun and…read morequirky she is AND that she understood and appreciated my husband's sense of humor and music taste! She made sure to work in some of his goth-y requests while still maintaining the pop-y, danceable music I requested! The little welcome gift Norah mailed us was too cute! And her draft schedule for the wedding day flow was really helpful. On the actual wedding day, Norah was perfection! The music was exactly what we hoped it would be, the vibes were impeccable, and the dance floor was packed all night! We loved working with Norah! Highly recommend!!

We booked this music company for our Company Holiday Party in January and they were honestly great…read moreto work with from start to finish. Booking was super easy. Al handled everything and made the whole process feel really seamless, which I appreciated since planning work events can get stressful fast. We had a DJ and a saxophonist, and the combination worked so well. The DJ did a great job reading the room and keeping the energy up without it feeling forced, and the sax added that fun live element that made the night feel a little more elevated. By the end of the night we actually had a solid group out on the dance floor, which is always the true test of a company party. Overall it was professional, fun, and just really easy. Would definitely recommend and would book again.

We had DJ Alan from Okyne Media Lab for our wedding at Artifact Events, and he was absolutely…read morefantastic. Throughout the night and days after, many guests came up to us to say how much they loved the music and how incredible our DJ was. The song selection from start to finish was spot on, and he kept the energy perfect for every moment. Okyne's planning portal was also a huge help. It was easy to upload songs for each part of the wedding, highlight must-play tracks, and add playlists we wanted incorporated. DJ Alan executed everything flawlessly, including hitting all of the cues for both of our ceremonies. As a mixed-culture couple, we really wanted a blend of Bollywood and English music. DJ Alan nailed the balance perfectly and read the room so well. The mix kept everyone on the dance floor all night. The only small downside was that we didn't find out who our DJ would be until a few days before, and most communication beforehand was through others at the company. But in the end, everything worked out wonderfully, and we couldn't have been happier with how the night turned out. We would highly recommend Okyne Media Lab and DJ Alan for any wedding, especially if you're looking for a DJ who can seamlessly blend cultures, keep the dance floor full, and deliver an unforgettable night.