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Now booking 2027 and 2028 Chicago · Suburbs · Northwest Indiana

Chicago's Award-Winning Wedding DJ & Photo Booth

Elegant wedding entertainment planned with you, personally, from the first call. Music matched to your people and your moment, whether that's a big dance night or a relaxed evening with everyone you love.

5.0 ★ 128 Reviews on The Knot The Knot Hall of Fame Best of Weddings 10 Years Running 74 Reviews on WeddingWire Fully Insured Backup Equipment at Every Event Serving Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana
Why Couples Choose Us

A Leader in Chicago Wedding Entertainment

Based in Homer Glen, Illinois, we've built our name across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana the best way possible: word of mouth from happy couples.

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128
Five-star reviews on The Knot

A 5.0 average from real couples, plus 74 more reviews on WeddingWire.

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Best of Weddings awards

The Knot Best of Weddings

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Hall of Fame
The Knot

Inducted into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.

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Travel included

Setup, breakdown and travel within 50 miles of our home base are part of every package.

What We Do

Everything You Need for an Unforgettable Celebration

One team, one point of contact, music, MC, photo booth and lighting that work together seamlessly.

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Wedding DJ & MC

Flexible 5–6 hour packages, wireless mics for toasts, elegant announcements and music tailored to your crowd. From $1,595.

Wedding DJ Services

Photo Booth

Our Full-Service Photo Booth includes an attendant, fun props, a guest book scrapbook, and one print for every guest in each photo, with additional copies available on request.

Photo Booth Rental
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Ceremony Sound & Music

Crystal-clear sound, discreet wireless mics for your officiant and readers, and a soundtrack you handpick for every moment.

Ceremony Services
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Uplighting

Wash your venue in the colors of your wedding. Strategically placed fixtures that transform a room from nice to breathtaking.

Uplighting Add-On
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Beyond Weddings

School dances, private parties and corporate events, handled by the Awesome DJs team with the same equipment, planning and polish.

Simple & Stress-Free

How It Works

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Book a Free Call

Tell us your date, venue and vision. We'll check availability and walk you through options, no pressure, no obligation.

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Plan It Together

Reserve your date with a down payment starting at $500. Then use our online planning portal to build your timeline, playlists and announcements with unlimited communication.

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Celebrate

We arrive early, set up before your guests arrive, and run your celebration flawlessly, from grand entrance to last dance.

Real Couples, Real Weddings

Loved by Couples Across Chicagoland & NWI

★★★★★
Randy and Ros were absolutely PERFECT for our wedding.
Matt & Suzanne
The music sounded great and the dance floor was never empty.
Eddie & Anne
They made our wedding a spectacular event.
Jackie & Ken
The dance floor was full all night!
Barbara & Rob B.
Our guests loved it and the pictures are amazing!
Sarah & Rob
The dance floor was NEVER empty.
Trisha & Tom
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Where We Play

Proudly Serving Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana

Based in Homer Glen, IL, we travel throughout the city, the suburbs and NWI. Every package includes setup, breakdown and travel within 50 miles of our home base.

Chicago

  • Downtown Chicago
  • North Side
  • South Side
  • West Loop
  • Lincoln Park
  • Hyde Park

Southwest Suburbs

West & North Suburbs

Questions

What Couples Ask Us Most

Quick answers to the questions couples ask us first.

See All FAQs
How much does a wedding DJ cost?
Wedding DJ packages are $1,595 for A Cut Above (up to 5 hours), $2,195 for Signature Sound & Light (up to 5 hours), and $3,500 for The Ultimate Experience (up to 6 hours, with full-room uplighting and the photo booth included). Additional time is $200 per hour, and every package includes setup, breakdown and travel within 50 miles of our home base in Homer Glen, IL. See everything included in each package.
What are the payment terms?
A non-refundable down payment, starting at $500, and a signed contract reserve your date. The remaining schedule varies by the services you book, we'll walk you through it on your call.
Do you travel, and is travel included?
Yes, we work throughout Chicago, the city and suburbs, plus Northwest Indiana. Travel is included within 50 miles of our home base in Homer Glen, IL. Venues farther out are quoted separately, so you know the full price before you book.
Can we choose the music played at our event?
Absolutely, it's your celebration. We recommend building "must play" and "play if possible" lists in our online planning portal, and we blend in guest requests within your guidelines.
Will you provide an emergency backup system?
Yes, backup equipment comes to every event, even though our gear is extremely reliable.
Are you insured?
Yes. Awesome DJs is fully insured through Travelers Insurance, an AM Best "A" rated carrier. If your venue requires a certificate of insurance, send us their requirements a few weeks ahead and we'll get it to them.
Your Date Won't Wait

Let's Make Your Celebration Unforgettable

Popular dates book fast, especially Saturdays in wedding season. Tell us about your event and we'll get right back to you with availability and answers to your questions.

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