Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding DJ & Entertainment Experts
Founded in 2009 by Jacob and Holly, Dependable Wedding DJs was created specifically to specialize in wedding entertainment. Our team of professionally trained DJs and MCs brings over two decades of combined experience in crafting unforgettable wedding receptions. We focus exclusively on weddings, ensuring every event receives personalized attention from the initial consultation to the final dance. Our services include expert DJ/MC coordination, bilingual capabilities for diverse events, and premium photo booth rentals with custom lighting solutions. With a commitment to excellence, we handle all aspects of wedding entertainment, from formal introductions to high-energy dance sets. Our team's deep understanding of wedding dynamics allows us to adapt to any venue size or style while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.We pride ourselves on our honest business practices and dedication to client satisfaction, offering flexible packages that include unlimited prints, digital copies, and extensive prop selections. Our managers have performed at over 300 weddings, bringing both technical expertise and crowd-reading skills to every event. We operate with full transparency, providing clear pricing structures and no hidden fees. Our local knowledge of Chicago-land and Evansville venues ensures we can deliver tailored solutions that match each couple's unique vision.
Services
Wedding DJ Services
Bilingual Entertainment
Photo Booth Rental
Custom Lighting
Wedding MC Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer bilingual DJ services for diverse wedding events
- Our team has performed at over 300 wedding receptions
- We provide custom lighting solutions for unique venue transformations
- All photo booths include unlimited prints and digital copies
- Our managers have trained multiple generations of professional wedding DJs
What people say
Kept crowd dancing all night
Bilingual services worked perfectly
Photo booth was a hit
Professional and reliable
Great communication throughout
Services
Wedding DJ Services
Professional wedding DJ services featuring expert music curation and crowd engagement. Our DJs specialize in reading wedding audiences to maintain energy throughout events. Services include seamless transitions between formal announcements and dance sets, with equipment setup and breakdown included. All DJs receive specialized training in wedding reception dynamics.
Bilingual Entertainment
Spanish-capable DJ services for multicultural weddings. Our bilingual DJs handle announcements, music selection, and guest interaction in both English and Spanish. This service ensures smooth communication and culturally appropriate music choices for mixed-language events while maintaining the same high entertainment standards.
Photo Booth Rental
Premium enclosed photo booth rentals with professional lighting and props. Packages include unlimited prints, digital copies, and attendants. Booths feature customizable strip designs and extensive accessory options. Available in 4-6 hour durations with scrapbook add-on option for preserving guest messages.
Custom Lighting
Venue transformation through strategic lighting design. Services include uplighting, monogram projections, and photo booth lighting enhancements. Our lighting specialists create atmospheric effects that complement wedding themes while ensuring optimal photo opportunities throughout the event space.
Wedding MC Coordination
Professional emcee services guiding wedding timelines from introductions to final dances. MCs manage transitions between ceremony and reception elements, coordinate special dances, and maintain event pacing. This service includes pre-event planning consultations to customize announcements and special requests.
People
Jacob
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 15+ years wedding industry experience. Oversees operations and client relations. Ensures quality control across all events. Brings personal wedding planning insights to every client interaction.
Holly
Co-Founder
Co-founder responsible for photo booth design and prop curation. Manages equipment quality standards. Provides creative direction for visual elements. Brings firsthand wedding planning experience to client consultations.
DJ Johnny
All-Star DJ/MC
Lead DJ with 25+ years experience since 1996. Specializes in crowd engagement and bilingual services. Trains new DJs while managing 300+ weddings. Combines technical expertise with entertainment value for wedding events.
DJ Steven
Wedding DJ
Experienced DJ since 2012 with musical background. Expert in beat matching and genre transitions. Provides bilingual capabilities while maintaining dance floor energy. Combines technical skill with entertainment personality for wedding receptions.
DJ Jason
Wedding DJ
Professional DJ since 2012 with corporate event experience. Focuses on guest interaction and special request fulfillment. Balances daytime professionalism with nighttime entertainment skills. Ensures smooth transitions between formal and casual event segments.
Questions
What wedding DJ packages do you offer?
We offer a standard 6-hour wedding DJ package starting at $995, with customizable options for music selection, announcements, and dance floor management.
Do you provide bilingual wedding services?
Yes, our team includes Spanish-speaking DJs who can handle announcements, music selection, and guest interaction in both English and Spanish for multicultural weddings.
What's included in your photo booth rental?
Our photo booths include unlimited prints, digital copies, attendants, and extensive prop selections. Packages range from 4-6 hours with optional scrapbook add-ons.
Do you service areas outside Chicago?
Yes, we serve the entire Chicago-land area including Naperville, Darien, Plainfield, and Joliet, plus Evansville weddings with advance scheduling.
How do you handle special music requests?
We work with couples to create customized playlists and accommodate special requests during events while maintaining appropriate music flow and energy levels.
What lighting options are available?
We offer uplighting, monogram projections, and photo booth lighting enhancements to transform venues and create memorable visual atmospheres for weddings.
