An Enchanted Evening

Chicago, IL DJ Services Blog

10 Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Wedding Day

You put a LOT of time and effort into your wedding day, so wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy it?  Here’s a few tips from pros that have been to a ton of weddings (us!) that can make your wedding day smoother, giving you the chance to enjoy it. Book early, and book quality. A

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How much should I pay for wedding entertainment?

A wedding budget is one of the key elements of wedding planning; it can also be one of the most frustrating.  You don’t want to pay too much or too little for your wedding cake, food, or your wedding entertainment.  Because the cost of wedding bands and DJs vary greatly, it’s hard to know how

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5 Signs of a BAD Wedding DJ

Let’s just say it: your DJ can make or break your wedding reception.  That’s why it’s SO important to take steps to carefully choose your wedding DJ long before your big night.  Start by contacting potential wedding DJs with a list of questions, and don’t just hire a DJ based on price.  This is one

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6 HUGE Perks of Hiring a Wedding DJ

Band versus DJ? DJ versus DIY wedding reception music? It’s one of the first decisions every couple must make when planning their wedding reception.  We’ve broken down the pros and cons of bands versus DJ’s before, but now we’re delving into the specific advantages of hiring a wedding DJ for your big day; specifically, a

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35 of our Favorite Photo Booth Ideas

Photo booths are becoming more and more popular at weddings, anniversary parties, birthday parties, school dances… The sky’s the limit with occasions just right for a photo booth, and photo booth prop ideas! Here’s a few of our photo booth prop idea favorites: Mustaches on a stick Masks Super hero capes Glasses (the sillier you

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8 Tips for an Awesomely Fun Wedding Reception

Trying to plan a memorable wedding reception? We’ve been privileged to be part of a few wedding receptions (or 10 or 1,000 or so…) Though each wedding reception is uniquely different, there are some steps you can take when planning to make your wedding reception an incredible and unforgettable night of fun. Don’t put off

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7 Money-Saving Wedding Hacks

When you’re crafting your wedding budget, the list of wedding expenses can get really, really long—and so can your desire to save money as you plan your wedding. It can be done, and done without your guests noticing if you’re smart about getting the most out of your wedding budget. Prioritize your wedding budget. What

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11 Tips To Avoid the “Choosing the Wrong Wedding DJ” Regret

Every couple has their wedding day regret: they wish they would’ve hired a videographer, spent less time worrying…the list could go on and on. One of the most common wedding day “we wish we would have…” we hear is about the DJ. A lot of couples we talk with wish they would have spent more

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4 Wedding Planning Tips for a Less-Stress New Year

The excitement of getting engaged shouldn’t end when wedding planning begins. After all, your wedding shouldn’t be a stressful day, and neither should the wedding planning leading up to it. After you’re done making New Year’s resolutions about your health and finances, make a resolution to enjoy your wedding planning—that’s right, enjoy (gasp!)—and go through

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