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Advice From the Booth

Planning Tips From a DJ Who's Seen a Thousand Celebrations

Practical, no-fluff advice for couples and party hosts across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

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How to Hire a Wedding DJ: Beyond the Music

What a professional wedding DJ actually does for your day, what it should cost in Chicago, and the questions that separate pros from hobbyists.

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15 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Vendors

From a DJ who works alongside photographers, caterers and planners every weekend, how to build a vendor team you'll actually enjoy.

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21 Small & Intimate Wedding Ideas

Fewer guests, bigger moments, venue, seating, food and entertainment ideas that make an intimate celebration extraordinary.

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Graduation Party Ideas That Actually Work

How to turn a backyard or banquet-room grad party into an event people remember, themes, food, photos and the DJ difference.

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