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Chicago, IL DJ Services Blog

Red Flags to Watch Out For When Booking Your DJ

It seems like almost every month there’s another headline about a couple who received substandard services from a wedding vendor: a photographer, videographer, or DJ. That’s why it pays to do your due diligence when hiring your wedding DJ. As a reputable wedding DJ who’s provided quality service to hundreds of clients, we’ve put together

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How to Compile the Perfect Wedding ‘Do Not Play’ List

The list of most commonly banned wedding songs just came out, and, not surprisingly, some American favorites (sorry Chicken Dance!) are on the list. There are also a few takeaways that you can use as you craft the perfect wedding Do Not Play list for your DJ. Choose a DJ that asks for your “must

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Wedding Guests Requests: Fun Ways to Make it Happen

Personalizing song requests is a fun way to make your wedding more fun for your guests. Everyone loves to hear (and hopefully dance to) their favorite song, so why not make it reality for your guests? The first step is to choose a DJ that can take requests, then use these ways to make it

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8 WOW-Worthy Ways to Enter Your Wedding Reception

You’ve gone to great lengths to make your wedding reception extra special—the DJ, cake, venue, the works—now it’s time to grab another opportunity: your entrance into your wedding reception. Arrive via boat, motorcycle, or helicopter If a unique entrance is your thing, and you’re known for your love of motors and/or air, make your entrance

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6 ‘Other’ Ways to Entertain Your Wedding Reception Guests

Everyone loves a good wedding dance, but sometimes it takes more than just a rocking wedding reception to keep your guests entertained. Use these ideas to keep everyone enjoying your wedding dance—even the non-dancers. Table trivia For those who don’t want to venture out on the dance floor, give them trivia cards customized about the

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7 Memorable Wedding Reception Surprises Your Guests’ll Never Forget

Want to make your wedding stand out from the crowd? Great wedding grub, a personalized theme…it all makes a statement, but a really good wedding surprise sends your wedding reception guests over the top. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of spectacular wedding surprises that’s sure to make your special day a wedding reception your

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5 Wedding Playlist Mistakes to Avoid

Your wedding reception music can either keep your guests on the floor or make them run out the door. We’ve given you tips on crafting the perfect wedding playlists before; now we’re doing the opposite and giving you mistakes to avoid so your wedding reception isn\’t a complete flop. Hiring a DJ who doesn’t customize.

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5 Ways to Avoid Wedding Disaster on Your Big Day

A torn dress, drunken toast, unexpected downpour…there are a lot of things that can go wrong on your wedding day.  While you can’t avoid all of the emergencies that come up on your special day, you can take these steps to prepare for any “just in case” situations that could come up on your wedding

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Complete Wedding Entertainment Checklist

The days of hiring one wedding entertainer for your wedding is over.  Today’s wedding guests can look forward to so much more; you can meet (and exceed!) their expectations by choosing from this list of wedding entertainment options (or ask us for ideas!). Main stage entertainment ____DJ (find a good DJ with these tips) ____Band ____DIY

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