As a Chicago wedding coordinator and planner, we truly have seen it all when it comes to wedding DJs. Your wedding DJ is one of the most important vendors you will hire because they truly are the “face” of the party and can make or break the energy for the wedding day! It’s important to hire a DJ company that really can bring the heat to your dance floor and make it a memorable time for you, your family, and your friends. We have gathered some of our absolute favorite DJs in the Chicago and Chicago area for you to know you are going to have a night to remember.

Impulse Entertainment

Nick Vera and his team are truly unmatched in their energy and excitement for your wedding! They truly know how to bring the house down for your wedding day and really ensure the party is going strong all night. They are client-focused and detail-oriented and really take the time to sit and listen to your wants and needs for your day. We love their add-ons including uplighting and photo booths and their online planning forms and tools make it super simple to make sure everything about your wedding music is taken care of. You really can’t go wrong when working with Nick and his team and we highly recommend checking them out if they are available! They are able to read the room like no other and really make sure everyone is having a good time at your wedding.

2. Toast and Jam DJs

Toast and Jam DJs are amazing at really keeping a good time going for your wedding day! They have an amazing team of people that work to perfectly reflect your style and vision by making personalized playlists ensuring the distinct and specific vibes are going through the whole night. This amazing team is wonderful at mixing music and really can keep the energy high without resorting to cliché or overplayed tracks. Plus, their additional services like uplighting and photo booths help create an unforgettable event. We have worked with many of their DJs on their team and can say that we highly recommend them for your wedding day!

3. Sounds Abound Entertainment

Sounds Abound Entertainment is definitely a joy to get to work with! We love their passion for their clients and making sure their guests are enjoying themselves. They really know that every event is unique and they aim to tailor each one specifically to what you are looking for! They also offer photo booths and uplighting if you need a little extra oomph for your big day. We have enjoyed working with them and definitely recommend them if you’re looking for a good time!

4. Style Matters DJs

Style Matters DJs are incredible at MCing and DJing your day flawlessly. We have had the pleasure of working with Spencer and his team many times before and we have only had amazing experiences! They do even offer strings for your ceremony or cocktail hour music, drummers, or jazz guitarists if you’re looking to throw in some live music as well! Style Matters are professionals at getting the whole crowd on the dance floor and keeping them there all night and we highly recommend working with them!

5. Cage & Aquarium

Cage & Aquarium has many unique branches to their business - DJs, photography, videography, and live musicians - and we recommend them! Cage & Aquarium’s DJs definitely know how to keep the party going for you and your guests. They are incredibly skilled in knowing a great flow to the wedding day and really will ensure your night is one to remember! We have only good things to say about working with Cage & Aquarium and their team and we definitely recommend them!

6. Elegant Sound and Lighting

Elegant Sound and Lighting always has a way of packing the dance floor that we definitely love! Christian aims to have a friend-like relationship with his clients to really get to know how they envision their music to flow for your wedding. Christian loves the more current trend of everyone focusing on the partying and less about the traditions to really make sure your guests are having a good time! We love working with them and definitely know that any wedding that is working with Christian is going to have an amazing time. And if you’re looking for bonuses, they also have uplighting and photo booths for an extra fun time!

7. Yazz Events

Yazz Events really has it all - DJs, live music, bands, audio guest books, photo booths, lighting… the possibilities are endless! We love working with Amy and the Yazz Events team because they really are bound to make the party a real good time. Amy really is fantastic at making sure you have everything you need for the wedding day and her team will really spice up your wedding with a good time! We can definitely say you will have a lovely time working with Yazz Events for any sound needs for your wedding day.

8. Bash Beats

Bash Beats really is fantastic at curating your wedding day because of their passion for the music. All of their DJs have extensive knowledge in their craft and are definitely great to work with! We know that when we have Bash Beats at a wedding that the reception is going to be incredible. They also have regular and 360 photo booths if you’re looking for something a little more unique to spice up your night! It’s definitely important to have a DJ that will match your vibe you are looking for, and Bash Beats is able to do that without a hitch for your wedding day.

A great DJ is sure to make sure everyone is on the dance floor all night. We definitely feel that these Chicago wedding DJs are sure get everyone moving and grooving! If you’re looking for more help finding your vendors, feel free to reach out to us at our contact page and we are happy make sure your wedding day runs smoothly!