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Vows & Vibes is a live music, wedding DJ and officiant company based in Des Moines, Iowa. Chris Powell is a sought-after wedding DJ who has been performing since 2010, and also has extensive experience as a professional singer and and piano player. Jessie Elwell is an actress, speaker, and licensed officiant with 15 years of experience. Together they can provide you with both a beautiful ceremony and an unforgettable reception.

Services Offered

Chris of Vows & Vibes can provide live music and DJ services for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. He has an extensive catalog of hits that he can sing and play on the piano, and he can curate a playlist of your favorite songs. He'll work with you to ensure he creates exactly the atmosphere you desire for your special day. Live piano and singing can be enhanced with backing tracks to produce a full band sound with a customizable volume level. All packages also include access to a wide range of lighting services, including atmospheric uplights and dance floor lights. What's more, if you opt to receive officiant services too, Jessie can work with you from day one to help craft your dream ceremony. From formal and traditional to casual and modern, she'll help you present your love in the way that fits you best. All of their packages also come with basic day-of coordination so you don't have to worry about a thing and all of your other vendors are on the same page. Vows & Vibes offer a unique service to help you create your perfect day from start to finish.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,000

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$500

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Disco Ball
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,000

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$500

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
Karaoke
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Hip Hop
Indie
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
MC

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

IL
IA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Vows & Vibes

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Chris and Jessie from Vows & Vibes are highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their wedding services. They are praised for their exceptional talent, professionalism, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Chris is commended for his amazing vocals and ability to keep the dance floor packed, while Jessie is described as personable and going above and beyond to bring couples' visions to life. Reviewers appreciate the variety of services offered, including live performances, DJing, officiating, and coordination. Their attention to detail and ability to make the day stress-free are also highlighted.

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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.

Chris and Jessie from Vows & Vibes are highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their wedding services. They are praised for their exceptional talent, professionalism, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Chris is commended for his amazing vocals and ability to keep the dance floor packed, while Jessie is described as personable and going above and beyond to bring couples' visions to life. Reviewers appreciate the variety of services offered, including live performances, DJing, officiating, and coordination. Their attention to detail and ability to make the day stress-free are also highlighted.

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Taylor M. Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Freaking fantastic!

All I can say is, WOW. if you are looking for someone to: completely knock your socks off with exactly what you are looking for & NEED to make your day perfect, these two are the ones. Chris is AMAAAAZING at fine tuning literally anything to fit what you are looking for, and when he sings live 100/10 recommend he blows everyone away, I promise you, that dance floor will be PACKED all night long. And, Jessie is freaking such a rockstar! She is beyond personable & goes above & beyond to bring whatever your vision is to life! They are much more than your typical DJ & officiant - they literally will and did bend over backwards without any asking to make my day so so so so special! They will forever be lifelong friends now! ❤️
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Ethan H. Sent on 11/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further

These guys are the absolute best. From planning to the day of the wedding, they made everything easy. Jessie absolutely knocked it out of the park with the ceremony and did so well that numerous guests asked us if we knew her personally. Not to mention her help as a coordinator - we found this unique added benefit appealing, and she did not disappoint! Her help throughout the day undoubtedly alleviated a great deal of stress. Chris was extremely accommodating, providing a set up for our outdoor ceremony and playing our set list throughout the day exactly how we envisioned. Their online tools made planning all of our music so simple. They were just phenomenal in making sure that everything was how we wanted it, but also going above and beyond to make it memorable for our guests. Our wedding would not have been the same without them. Stop looking for your officiant and DJ and book them now!
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Lexie V. Sent on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision.

Hands down, best decision we made for our wedding. Jessie and Chris are a fantastic duo.
Jessie ensured everything went smoothly from our first meeting to the wedding day. She is always so kind and understanding and that is a big relief on such a hectic day! Communication is super speedy and enthusiastic and I feel like they genuinely care about our big day.
I was asked by almost every guest how we knew Jessie and everyone was shocked we hadn’t known each other prior to hiring them for our big day. She is so so friendly, funny, and personable.
The ceremony was everything we could have dreamed of. She did a beautiful job encapsulating our love and I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else standing up there with us.
Chris made our day so special with his talent. Everyone was floored when he started singing. We are so happy we went with live performances for our first dance and parents dances. It was beautiful! Not to mention he learned our song! I know a lot of places would have had us just stick to their set list.
Chris even tweaked and perfected our ceremony song. We sent him a tik tok video of a piano mash up we loved and he lengthened it to fit our processional. Are you kidding me? Who does that!
Although our crowd wasn’t the youngest, he did a great job keeping them on the dance floor. He kept a good flow of songs we requested and made sure to keep it PG while the little kids were still there and we got down when they left.
It was so perfect. Went can’t praise them enough for making our day so great!
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