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About

On WeddingWire since 2008

Music By Design is an entertainment company that covers wedding events throughout Chicago and surrounding areas in Illinois. Since 1993, an expert team of DJs has been providing stellar entertainment solutions for prospective newlyweds. From R&B, electronic, pop, and hip hop to classical, country, and global songs, their vast song catalog has something for everyone.

Services Offered

The specialist team at Music By Design places great importance on providing a truly personalized customer experience. You can avail of an initial consultation or schedule an online webinar to begin planning the soundtrack to your dream day. From R&B, electronic, pop, and hip hop to classical, country, and global songs, their vast song catalog has something for everyone. From curated playlists to photo booth rentals and high-end lighting, these pros are on hand to make your wedding one to remember. A snapshot of other products and services provided by this professional company includes:

  • Do-not-play lists
  • Wireless microphones
  • Projectors
  • Uplighting
  • Photo booths, guest books, and backdrops

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,295

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,295

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$50

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Reviews of Music By Design

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510 reviews
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  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Music By Design receives glowing praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and talented DJs, specifically Jim, Kevin, David, Charlie, and Stephen, who are commended for their professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the night. The online planning tool is highlighted as user-friendly, and the DJs are lauded for adhering to playlists, smoothly transitioning through different wedding elements, fulfilling specific song requests, and customizing the music to match the couple's vision. Clients appreciate the prompt responses, seamless planning process, and the overall positive and unforgettable experience provided by Music By Design.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Music By Design receives glowing praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and talented DJs, specifically Jim, Kevin, David, Charlie, and Stephen, who are commended for their professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the night. The online planning tool is highlighted as user-friendly, and the DJs are lauded for adhering to playlists, smoothly transitioning through different wedding elements, fulfilling specific song requests, and customizing the music to match the couple's vision. Clients appreciate the prompt responses, seamless planning process, and the overall positive and unforgettable experience provided by Music By Design.

Jody
Jody C. Sent on 05/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We danced all night

I loved the planning sheet that Music By Design provides. We had a lot of songs that we really wanted to hear and quite a few we did not. The sheet made that so easy, and was such a great reference for planning the ceremony. They also provided the photo booth, which was a lot of fun.
Lisa
Lisa M. Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We had an amazing experience working with Music By Design. From the initial choice to have them as our DJ company until the last moments of our wedding day, they were absolutely flawless. We greatly appreciated their prompt response to any questions we had, making the music side of our wedding planning seamless. They were always so quick to respond and ensured we had all the answers we needed. Kevin, our DJ for both the ceremony and reception, was incredible! He was well-prepared with our music choices for the ceremony and also made sure we had the best music playing for our cocktail hour, dinner and reception. Kevin went above and beyond to make our day special. He was always available to answer any questions and his knowledge of Riverside Receptions, our venue, was truly helpful! Thank you, Music By Design and Kevin, for making our day so memorable!
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Alexandra H. Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Jim!

Jim did a fabulous job and really cared about us and our day. Spent over an hour with us walking through our song choices, my custom processional worked perfectly. Can’t thank him enough!
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Real Weddings

Morgan & Chris
69 photos · 07/27/2019
Jennifer & Brandon
62 photos · 07/20/2019
Kelly & Bobby
54 photos · 06/28/2019

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Heritage Prairie Farm Heritage Prairie Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Music By Desing is a top notch DJ Company and we absolutely love having them here at our wedding venue. Our wedding couples always enjoy their services. Music By Design is organized, professional, and always wows with terrific service. We truly appreciate how they assist in making any wedding day special.

Town & Country Gardens Town & Country Gardens Wedding Florists

Dave and all the Music by Design staff are simply amazing. They are one of our favorite DJ's to work with. They do a great job of making sure your reception is exactly as you imagined it to be with all your guests on the dance floor. If you are looking for a great DJ, There is no Question that Music By Design will deliver!

You Name It Events You Name It Events Wedding Planners

Every. single. time. we work with Music by Design our clients are happy and their guests have a blast! They have a great system for organizing your wedding music and making it so easy to plan a great evening. Their DJs are well-trained, professional and fun. They have been doing weddings for a long time and it shows in their professionalism and is reflected in their simple but thorough process. Working with them means you don't have to worry about how your night will go - you can rest assured they will be on top of all of their responsibilities - from keeping the dance floor packed to providing great lighting to emceeing the night, they will do a great job for you!

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