Award Winning DJ, Photo Booth & Live Music Service
$1,495 starting price
WI, IL, IND, OH
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Pete
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Big Sand Productions is an award winning team of wedding DJs & Live Musicians who approach their work with true sincerity and authenticity. With more than 2,000 weddings combined experience, these professional entertainers are ready to do whatever it takes to rock your wedding .
The Big Sand Team understands that every couple has a unique vision for their wedding day. They'll work hard to find a way to reflect your taste in music, and your love story, through the songs they play. You'll get to meet your wedding DJ and/or Musicians with unlimited number of consultations to discuss your needs and preferences. The owner Pete is committed to making your celebration as fun and as unforgettable as possible.
Big Sand Productions offers music from a selection of genres, from Celtic to disco, letting you tailor the sound to fit your wishes. They will provide their own audiovisual and sound equipment to elevate their performances, as well as uplighting, Photo Booth and other unique add-on services. Once the festivities have drawn to a close, have an exit to remember with a sparkler send-off. In addition to their DJ, MC & Live Music services, each entertainer is also a trained wedding planner and is ready to support you however you need.
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Dance
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Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
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Mariachi
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
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Meet the team
Pete
Owner
I've worked as a professional DJ and Musician for the past 10 years. As a kid, I used to DJ our annual block party at Big Sand Lake. Once I finally launched my own DJ company, I found it very fitting to name it Big Sand Productions!
Ever since, I have been fully committed to making each wedding as uniquely fun and memorable as I can. This company was built on the pillars of integrity and authenticity and has now developed into an incredible team of DJs who all share these values. It's my sincere hope to change the stigma of the Wedding DJ and bring only positivity to your wedding
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5.0
out of 5.0189 reviews
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Big Sand Productions received glowing reviews from couples who hired them for their weddings. Couples appreciated the responsiveness and easy planning process, especially with the online portal provided. The DJs, including Ty, Mason, and Evan, were praised for keeping the dance floor lively and playing the right music. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism, friendliness, and exceptional services provided by the Big Sand team. From fair pricing to seamless execution, the overall sentiment was highly recommending Big Sand Productions for a memorable wedding experience.Review photos
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Ryan T
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5.0
10/26/2023
I can't say enough about Pete, DJ John, and the rest of the crew at Big Sand Productions. We recently had our wedding at a golf club in the Chicago area and hired these guys. We are so glad we did!
Months prior to our wedding, we had a call with Pete and he helped set us up with a package that worked for our budget and a DJ that suited our style (it was a multicultural wedding with family from very diverse backgrounds). He sent us a link to the company portal, which contained a couple of comprehensive planning forms that really helped set our minds and ease and get everything planned out. On the day of the wedding, DJ John was an excellent DJ, mixing well and integrating our requests with some of his own music to keep the party going. He played all of our music for the ceremony and MC'd the reception, bringing energy and excitement to the crowd. All of those things were great, but you expect these things from any wedding DJ.
Pete will tell you that all of his DJs are also wedding planners, and this is where Big Sand really stood out for us! Like a lot of people in recent years, we didn't really have a full wedding planner in our budget, so we did most of the planning ourselves. On the day of, we had an on-site venue coordinator hanging around, but otherwise no one to really coordinate between our various vendors while we focused on getting married. DJ John showed up early and set up his equipment, then worked with the on-site coordinator, florist, officiant, and our ushers to make sure everything ran smoothly. He set up all of the cues for both the ceremony with the officiant and the reception with the venue, and he was constantly checking with us, making sure our reception went just the way we wanted. He coordinated the cake cutting with the venue, managed our speeches (of course), and directed our guests toward different events and end-of-night transportation. Basically, he handled all of the little details that we would have hired a wedding planner to take care of, allowing us to just relax and enjoy our day. Our wedding was perfect - more than we could have hoped for - and that was in large part due to DJ John.
We can't express our gratitude enough towards Pete, John, and Big Sand Productions. We highly recommend them to anyone who wants great music, great MCing, and a DJ who goes far beyond the normal scope of the job to make your wedding day perfect!
response 10/26/2023
Wow thank you so much for the absolutely stellar review, Ryan! I'm delighted to hear that ...
the wedding planner style DJ was so helpful for you. We spend a lot of time training this and take a lot of pride in our ability to coordinate the big day. Both John and I had a terrific experience working with you and Lizette as well. I sincerely hope our paths cross again one day. Take care!
Katie A
5.0
2/12/2025
We got married on 1/25/25 and Pete and his team were amazing throughout the entire planning process! They are very responsive and I never had any issues hearing back from them. We used their DJ services and their photobooth services, which were very fairly priced! The online portal they provide to help with planning was super easy to use and was a huge help for coordinating the timeline of everything. Ty was our DJ the day of and he did an amazing job!! He was friendly, professional, and kept the dance floor popping all night. My friends and I were exhausted from all of the dancing we did :) We got a lot of compliments on the music and the photo booth was a hit! Big Sand provided a book to put all of the photo strips in so our guests could use it for our guest book. I highly recommend Big Sand!!
response 02/12/2025
Hey Katie, thanks so much for the thoughtful review! It was such a pleasure getting to wor...
k with you & John as well. Ty had outstanding things to say about you all. We sincerely appreciate you supporting our business and wish you both all the best in your next chapter together. Take care!
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Tim L
5.0
2/08/2025
We hired Big Sand for our New Years Eve wedding. They were amazing to work with. Ty was our DJ and we could not have asked for a better DJ. His flexibility with song choices and his hospitality made our night perfect. Big Sand was great to work with throughout the whole process
response 02/10/2025
Hey Tim, thanks so much for the kind words! Ty had glowing remarks about you & Danielle as...
well. Thanks so much for supporting our business. It was such a treat to get to work with you and we sincerely wish you all the best in the years to come!
Samantha V
5.0
2/05/2025
Evan did a phenomenal job! Everyone we talked to after our wedding said he was the possibly the best DJ they’ve had at a wedding! Not only did Evan do amazing the day of, the entire team at Big Sand Productions was friendly, laid back and easier to work with. I highly recommend them!
response 02/05/2025
Thanks so much for the kind words, Sammy! It was such a treat getting to work with you & C...
onor as well. Thanks so much for supporting our business and I'm so happy to hear you had such a great experience. We sincerely wish you both all the best in the years to come!
Amanda H
5.0
1/17/2025
I cannot praise Big Sand Productions and our DJ Mason enough – they were literally perfect! Mason DJ-ed at our NYE wedding reception, and from start to finish, he played the best music, seamless mixes, and knew exactly how to keep the energy up and the dance floor packed all night. His ability to read the crowd and play the right tracks at the perfect time made the night unforgettable. I couldn’t have asked for a better DJ to help make our special day even more amazing. If you're looking for a company who truly listens to your needs and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Big Sand Productions.
response 01/17/2025
Hey Amanda, thanks so much for the mind and thoughtful words! It was such a treat getting ...
to work with you & Michael as well. Thank you so much for supporting our business. We sincerely wish you both all the best in the years to come!
Anna K
5.0
1/05/2025
We had a great experience working with Big Sand for our wedding DJ services. Pete was personable, fun to talk to and made sure to ask all the right questions. We loved adding on the photobooth and the "fat head" photo options - they'll give you a link afterwards for your virtual photos too.
response 01/06/2025
Hey Anna, thanks for the kind words! It was awesome getting to work with you as well. I lo...
ve to hear that you had a great experience with our Photo Booth and custom fathead props. Thanks so much for supporting our business. We wish you all the best in the years to come!
Stephanie K
5.0
12/11/2024
We had Ty for our wedding DJ and he was awesome! One of the forms they asked us to fill out was detailed and thought-out as it asked for each song for every moment, timeline, and the people involved. Ty was very attentive to details and asked lots of great, important questions about the timeline and song choices when we were assigned to him as our DJ. On the wedding day, he arrived very early to set up which was great, did mic checks with the officiant, and did multiple check-ins throughout the night. We did have a bit of technical difficulties with the power source at the venue when opening up the dance floor but Ty handled it swiftly and I was one of the few people to notice as most of the guests did not realize it was happening. Ty was great with mixing up the music for all of the guests that were there.
I would highly recommend Ty!
response 12/11/2024
Hey Stephanie, thanks for the great review! I'll be sure to pass the kind words over to Ty...
as well. I'm delighted to hear that his attention to detail was great and that he was able to smoothly take care of the venue's power issue. That's the mark of a true professional! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Josh. Thank you for supporting our local business and we'll hope that our paths can cross again one day!
George V
5.0
12/06/2024
We had the pleasure of working with Ty, Pete, and Big Sand Production for our wedding in Chicago.
Right from the initial call with Pete, we had a good feeling about working with Big Sand. He was clear, genuine, and friendly. His team also provided excellent service and were responsive whenever we had questions.
We were assigned DJ Ty and he was great to worth with. He accommodated our request to meet early to free up more time for us the week of the wedding. On the day of the wedding, he showed up early to the venue to set up the equipment that would be needed for the ceremony, reception/speeches and dance floor. Ty used a nice blend of our "must plays" and coupled them with songs he picked using his expertise. The dance floor was exciting and we had an absolute blast all night.
Overall, we were very happy to work with Big Sand Production and would highly recommend them. Our wedding day was so special, and Ty's emceeing made for an unforgettable time on the dance floor. Thank you!
response 12/06/2024
Hey George, thanks for your awesome review! It was an absolute pleasure getting to work wi...
th you & Cassie as well. I'm glad to hear that the process was smooth and that Ty was able to rock your dance floor! Thanks so much for supporting our business. We wish you both all the best in the years to come. Cheers!
Laney G
5.0
11/20/2024
Big Sand Productions was a dream to work with, from start to finish. The process of booking, payment, organization, and follow through on our wedding was incredibly smooth and Pete, Lanise, and Ty were all extremely helpful every step of the way. Big Sand is a company of consummate professionals who handle every aspect of the wedding with care. Our DJ, Ty, was very easy to work with and made our special day smooth and enjoyable. Communication was always an open channel and we truly appreciate the effort that he put in. All of our guests enjoyed themselves and had nothing but glowing things to say about Ty and Big Sand. We have already recommended Big Sand to multiple couples looking for a wedding DJ & MC and we will continue to do so. Thanks so much for helping to make our special day that much more special!
response 11/20/2024
Hey Laney, thanks for the great review! It was awesome working with you & Kevin as well. I...
love to hear that the communication was smooth throughout the process and that Ty rocked the big day for you! Thanks so much for supporting our business and recommending us to more awesome couples like you & Kevin. We'll keep an eye out for you both at the next wedding!
Rachael Y
5.0
11/13/2024
Mason did an amazing job! We had multiple people come up to us during the wedding saying he was the best DJ they’ve ever had at a wedding and I couldn’t agree more! He read the room and kept the party going the whole night! He was so personable during our pre wedding phone call and really got us excited for our wedding. I highly recommend Mason and the Big Sand team for any event!
response 11/13/2024
Hey Rachael, thanks so much for the high praise! That's awesome to hear that your party wa...
s bumpin' all night long!! It was so nice getting to work with you & Drew as well. Thanks for all of the great communication throughout the process. It really let's us rock the big day for you the best we can. We sincerely appreciate you supporting our business and will hope to see you as a bridesmaid at the next wedding!
Lauren N
5.0
11/08/2024
Working with Big Sand Productions was wonderful right from our initial call with Pete. Our DJ was Mason. The pre-event call with him was exceptionally detailed and put our minds at ease about our upcoming wedding. Mason was key in keeping the evening flowing, and we received many rave reviews from our guests about his work. A couple things that really stood out to us: 1. He did a phenomenal job of reading the room and keeping the our many dancy guests on the floor, especially since we didn't provide many "must play" songs. 2. I've seen DJs blend right from one tune to the next, but never have I seen anyone foreshadow the upcoming song. Incredible, and I had several other friends comment on it as well. Overall, I can't recommend Big Sand Productions enough. They are a fantastic group of people to work with and made our wedding better than we could have imagined.
response 11/11/2024
Hey Lauren, thanks so much for the kind review! I love to hear that he was able to read th...
e room, blend the songs and foreshadow the next song. It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Jared as well. Thanks for supporting our local business and we sincerely wish you both the absolute best in your next chapter together. Cheers!
Isabelle N
5.0
11/08/2024
I can't express enough how thrilled we are that we chose Big Sands Productions for our wedding! Planning a wedding can sometimes be stressful, especially when it’s difficult to get timely responses from vendors – but that was never the case with Big Sands. From start to finish, their communication was top-notch and truly a breath of fresh air.
Pete was incredibly responsive and patient with all of our questions, which made the planning process so much smoother. As our wedding day approached, we found out that Evan would be our DJ, and we couldn’t have been more excited. Spoiler alert: Evan was absolutely amazing!
A few days before the wedding, Evan took the time to call and go over all the details, again showing so much patience with us. On the big day, he was early, completely set up, and genuinely excited to be there. The entire event went off without a hitch – everything was clearly communicated, and we honestly felt like we were in a movie!
Evan did an incredible job keeping the dance floor alive all night long. He had such great energy, kept everything on track, and truly helped make the night unforgettable. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and will definitely be recommending Big Sands Productions to everyone we know!
Thank you again to Pete, Evan, and the entire team for making our wedding day perfect!
response 11/11/2024
Hey Isabelle, thanks for the high praise! I'm absolutely delighted to hear that the proces...
s with us was smooth and stress-free. Communication is so important to making a successful wedding and I'm glad to hear that it was seamless with you. It was awesome getting to work with you & Jaxon as well. Thank you for supporting our business and we'll definitely hope that our paths can cross again down the road. Take care!
Meghan M
5.0
11/07/2024
The entire Big Sand team was an absolute pleasure to work with. From my initial meeting with Pete, my correspondence with Lanise and our stellar DJ Evan, we couldn't have been happier their service. They made it easy and fun, never once was i concerned about the sound/music during my planning or the actual wedding. Don't hesitate, book with Big Sand!
response 11/07/2024
Hey Meghan, thanks so much for the great review! I'm so glad to hear that your experience ...
with our team was smooth and stress-free. It was awesome getting to work with you & Chris as well. Thanks for supporting our local business and we wish you all the best in the years to come. Take care!
Jack F
5.0
11/06/2024
Pete and DJ Mason crushed it at our wedding. They’re professional, experienced, and a breeze to work with. Highly recommend!
response 11/06/2024
Thanks for the kind words, Jack! It was awesome getting to work with you & Nina as well. C...
heers!
Taylor R
5.0
10/28/2024
Ty was fantastic all night and even stayed longer than he needed to. He was a huge hit with the crowd and we are so glad we went with Big Sand for our DJ!
response 10/28/2024
Thanks for the great review, Taylor. It was awesome working with you & Caleb as well. Chee...
rs!
Sielle K
5.0
10/25/2024
During our entire wedding process, Big Sand helped keep our DJ-related service needs stress free. It was very easy to communicate our wants and needs with the form they request you to fill out. Our DJ, David, was absolutely perfect for what we were looking for. We had very high expectations for our night and they were exceeded.
response 10/28/2024
Hey Sielle, thanks so much for the great review! It was great getting to work with you & T...
ravis as well. I'm so happy to hear that your expectations were not only met but exceeded. We sincerely wish you all the best in the years to come. Take care!
Zachary S
5.0
10/25/2024
Showed up early, professional, everything was on queue.
response 10/25/2024
Love to hear it, thanks for the review Zach!
Mae S
5.0
10/22/2024
Amazing! Ty did great with all our requests. Easy to work with & great customer service. The company responded quickly & the music was right on point to what we wanted! Great & fair pricing. Definitely would use again!
response 10/22/2024
Hey Mae, thanks for the high praise! Ty had awesome things to say about you & Randall as w...
ell. I love to hear that your process was easy and that Ty was able to take care of all your requests. Thanks so much for supporting our business and we sincerely wish you & Randall all the best in the years to come.
Tom Z
5.0
10/13/2024
Big Sands made our day totally complete! Working with Pete was incredibly easy, from answering all the questions we had when we were looking for DJs, being extremely responsive, and regularly checking in leading up to our big day.
DJ Said was a perfect match for us. He was very professional and kept the crowd engaged all the way from pre-ceremony music until the final dance of the night. There was never a dull moment. Wish we did some stretching after dinner with all the fun we had dancing the night away.
So grateful to have worked with Big Sands and highly recommend!!!
response 10/14/2024
Hey Tom, thanks so much for the high praise! It was great getting to work with you & Megan...
as well. I'm delighted to hear that your experience with us was both fun and professional. That's definitely what we strive for! Thank you for supporting our business and we truly wish you and Megan all the best in your next chapter together!
Samantha K
5.0
10/11/2024
The owner Pete is so genuine and down to earth. You can really tell how much he cares about his clients AND his employees. Mason was our DJ, and he exceeded our expectations! We got a ton of compliments & the dance floor was packed all night. So happy we chose Big Sand!
response 10/14/2024
Thanks for the kind words, Samantha! It was awesome getting to work with you & Alex as wel...
l. We work hard to cultivate a community of genuine people on top of being high quality professionals so I really appreciate you recognizing that! We sincerely thank you for supporting our business and wish you and Alex all the best in the years to come. Cheers!
Naomi R
5.0
10/10/2024
I cannot recommend Big Sand enough! Pete was so helpful and communicative through the entire process. He was always there to answer our questions and work with us with whatever we needed. Then, our DJ Mason was absolutely amazing. We felt so comfortable going into the wedding after chatting on the phone with him. He didn’t rush us and really made sure to ask all the questions to ensure he could feel out the vibe for the night. He did such a great job getting the entire crowd hyped up and excited. Mason was exactly the kind of DJ you want at your wedding. We would recommend Big Sand a million times over! Would not change a single thing. – Naomi and Michael Kraut
response 10/11/2024
Hey Naomi & Michael, thanks so much for the kind words! I love to hear how comfortable you...
felt about everything and that your dance floor was rockin' all night! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you both as well. Thank you for supporting our business and we wish you both all the best in your next chapter together!
Victoria K
5.0
10/09/2024
Pete with Big Sand Productions was absolutely amazing! I cannot say enough good things about our experience. From our first initial call with Pete we absolutely loved his energy and personality. He was extremely thorough and answered any questions we had. The online portal they give you makes planning and creating your playlist extremely easy! Pete helped make our big day absolutely perfect and made sure everything ran smoothly. We weren’t too picky about the music we wanted played. We more so wanted him to feel the crowd and play whatever got people out on the dance floor, and he did just that! People were out dancing all night long! Pete truly helped make our wedding day better than I could have expected and we are so happy we booked with Big Sand Productions.
response 10/09/2024
Hey Victoria, thanks for the kind words! It was such a treat getting to work with you & Ke...
vin as well. Thanks for all of the great communication throughout the process. I love to hear how simple the planning process was for you and how smooth everything felt the day of the wedding. Thank you for supporting our business and we truly wish you & Kevin all the best in the years to come. Cheers!
Jenna I
5.0
9/30/2024
We can not say enough great things about the service Big Sand Productions provided for our wedding. It was such a blessing to work with DJ Pete leading up to and finally on our big day. He was very thorough with the initial planning process, and provides a helpful outline to provide all song requests, key detailed moments, ceremony and reception timelines and much more. We were involved with all decisions and Pete made sure our preferences were prioritized and checked everything with us a few days prior to the wedding, to make it our vision on the day of. He made sure all vendors were working together and had all things moving well behind the scenes to make our day about celebrating us! We were in the planning process for a few years before our big day came to life, and DJ Pete was with us from the beginning, working with us to meet all our needs. I mean it when I say we truly could not have found a better DJ and service provider to make our night so much fun - and our guests filled the dance floor all night!
response 10/01/2024
Hey Jenna, thanks so much for the kind words! It was such a treat getting to work with you...
& Gabe as well. I love to hear that we were able to bring your vision to life and keep the party rockin' all night! Thanks so much for supporting our local business. We sincerely wish you & Gabe all the best in your next chapter together and will hope to see you as a bridesmaid at the next wedding!
Owen L
5.0
9/28/2024
Pete and Said knocked it out of the park for our wedding! Pete was always responsive, helpful, and communicative. He only ever made the planning process easier for us. Said was an excellent DJ, he helped us with some special requests and clarified any questions as soon as we had them. My wife and I preferred to have more control over the playlist, and Said was more than willing to cater to that. Big Sand has weddings down to a science! Definitely would recommend!
response 09/30/2024
Hey Owen, thanks for the stellar review! I love to hear how easy the process was for you a...
nd that all of your special requests were executed properly. It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Emily as well. Thank you so much for supporting our local business. We'll hope our paths can cross again one day!
Kirsten K
5.0
9/20/2024
Big Sand Productions and specifically David, our DJ for our wedding, were absolutely fantastic! Pete was great to work with for initially setting everything up, and the night of David did a fantastic job of including our song requests and mixing it with audience requests and choices of his own that kept the dance floor moving all night! My sister told me even the bar staff said that it was one of the best set lists they’ve heard played at the venue!
response 09/20/2024
Hey Kirsten, thanks for the high praise! It was great getting to work with you & Bob as we...
ll. I'm happy to hear that your dance floor was moving all night and that you were all loving the playlist! Thanks for all the great communication throughout the process. We wish you both the absolute best in the years to come. Cheers!
Abigail H
5.0
9/19/2024
We are absolutely thrilled with Big Sand and our DJ for our wedding, Evan. Throuhgout the entire process Pete was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Evan was a hit at our wedding, we received so many compliments on the music and his energy! We could not recommend Big Sand enough!
response 09/19/2024
Hey Abigail, thanks for the kind words! I'm so glad to hear that the process was smooth an...
d the music/energy was a hit! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Kyle as well. We wish you all the best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Karolina S
5.0
9/16/2024
We booked Big Sand Productions for our wedding and our DJ Lanise was fantastic! She played many songs off of our requests but also knew how to read the room and played music based on the atmosphere. Many of our guests have said that the music was great and they wanted to keep dancing song after song. I can't thank them enough for making our wedding reception so fun!
response 09/16/2024
Hey Karolina, thanks for the kind review! I'm so glad you had such a fun night with us. Th...
anks for all the great communication throughout the process. It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Daniel as well. We wish you both all the best in your next chapter together. Cheers!
Summer C
5.0
9/14/2024
Our DJ, Lanise, was phenomenal. I did not hire a wedding coordinator, Lanise stepped up and made sure my wedding time line ran smoothly. She picked the perfect music to set the tone and mood we were striving for. She was professional, friendly, and accommodating!
response 09/16/2024
Hey Summer, thanks for the great review! I'm so happy to hear Lanise was able to run your ...
timeline and keep the dance floor rockin! It was such a treat getting to work with you & Tim as well. We'll hope to see you as a bridesmaid at the next wedding!
Kevin L
5.0
9/12/2024
My wife and I had a fantastic experience with Big Sand Productions! From day 1, Pete was incredibly responsive and made the entire process of booking and planning easy (their online planning portal is simple and intuitive). We had a great initial conversation, which convinced us that we wanted the Big Sand team in charge of DJ/MC-ing our big day!
Our DJ, for the day, Said was fabulous. Our final planning call the week of the wedding was smooth; Said listened to our specific thoughts on what we'd like, gave his feedback/thoughts, and shared how he typically approaches MC/DJ-ing weddings. On the actual day, Said did an amazing job! Besides a few broad guidelines, we did not have a very specific vision for most of the Happy Hour/Reception music, so we trusted him and his experience to set a good vibe. Said completely delivered! He was great at MC-ing the reception and, when the time came, helped keep the dance floor packed despite having to compete with guests trying to stay up to date with a Friday Night Packers game!
We received numerous compliments about the DJing at the wedding and we highly recommend Big Sand Productions to all those looking for a DJ!
response 09/12/2024
Hey Kevin, thanks for the high praise! I'm so happy to hear that our process was simple fo...
r you and that your wedding was a complete success! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Naomi as well. Thank you for supporting our business and we sincerely wish you both all the best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Kendall F
5.0
9/11/2024
Big Sands Productions made our wedding music dreams come to life! Pete and Evan were great at communicating and really listened to what we wanted for our music choices. Pete and Evan were both very nice and personable! Evan was great at MCing as well and kept the party going all night. I would highly recommend Big Sands!
response 09/11/2024
Hey Kendall, thanks so much for the great review! I'm so glad to hear that your music drea...
ms were able to come to life with us. It was such a pleasure getting to work with you and Tim as well. Thank you for supporting our business and we wish you all the best in the years to come!
Conor C
5.0
9/10/2024
Big Sand Productions and our DJ Dave did a great job at our wedding. They were proactive in setting up connects to ensure that they had everything ready for the big day. On the day of the wedding Dave arrived on time and prepared. We had multiple guests tell us how much they loved the music
response 09/10/2024
Hey Conor, thanks so much for the kind review! It was so nice working with you & Gabi as w...
ell. Thanks for supporting our business, we wish you both the absolute best in your next chapter together!
Jeff K
5.0
9/06/2024
We could not have been happier choosing Big Sands Productions for our wedding! DJ Mason was our DJ, and he absolutely killed it! The dancefloor was rocking all night long and that was exactly what we wanted. We met with Mason a couple days before the wedding to discuss our plan and vision, and Mason made it happen. He also worked with our other vendors/venue to help direct traffic which was appreciated.
Throughout the entire planning process, we worked primarily with Pete, the owner. Pete is very nice, easy to communicate with and reach, and answered all of our questions whenever one came up. He explained their add-ons and recommended which ones we should add based on our wedding vision, and they were spot on.
We did have a unfortunate circumstance occur a couple months prior to the wedding where we had to change our selected DJ, but Pete was very transparent and explained everything. He helped us choose a new DJ which he thought might mesh well with our vision and music style and I am so glad DJ Mason was available. All in all, Mason and Pete were great and we highly recommend Big Sands Productions for your wedding!
response 09/06/2024
Hey Jeff, thanks for the great review! I'm delighted to hear that your dance floor was roc...
kin' all night and that those add-ons were a hit. I appreciate all of your great communication throughout the process and am so glad that our team was able to come through for you! It was great getting to work with you and Katie and we wish you all the best in the years to come. Cheers!
Samantha T
5.0
9/06/2024
from our initial interview with Pete to execution with DJ Evan, we were blown away and weeks later are still receiving a flood of compliments over how well executed our DJ was. Evan was flawless day of with organizing us and preparing us and even helping shed some nerves and being the person we needed. highly and incredibly professional and communication off the charts.
seriously don’t even doubt it, call them and hire them. if you want your wedding to have dancing and you want to shine that light on your day that everyone does, i absolutely would recommend this company. i couldn’t be more grateful.
response 09/06/2024
Hey Samantha, thanks so much for this awesome review! I'm so excited to hear that you're s...
till getting compliments about your big day. It was such a pleasure getting to work with you and George as well. Thank you so much for supporting our local business and we'll hope to catch you as a bridesmaid at the next wedding!
Michaela B
5.0
9/03/2024
We loved having Big Sand Productions DJ our wedding! Our DJ, Mason, was super awesome to work with. He listened to us describe the vibe we were looking for and made it happen. Our dancefloor was always lively!
The owner Pete, was also amazing to work with. I had a specific vision for walking down the aisle, and he was able to assist me with cutting and editing the music. He was also always quick to respond to my emails.
Overall, we owe so much of what made our special day so fun to Big Sand Productions. If you're looking for a DJ for your wedding or any other event, I would highly recommend them!! (And I would also recommend the cold sparks, they were HUGE hit!)
response 09/03/2024
Hey Michaela, thanks so much for the kind and thoughtful review! I'll be sure to pass this...
along to Mason. It was great getting to work with you & Noah as well. I'm so happy to hear that the dance floor was rockin' and those cold sparks were such a hit! We sincerely appreciate you supporting our business and we'll hope to see you as a bridesmaid at the next wedding. Cheers!
Vignesh S
5.0
9/03/2024
Big Sand Productions were amazing to work with. Our DJ, David, was awesome at hyping up the crowd on the dance floor. He was able to mix in Bollywood music as well which really kept a good mix of folks on the dance floor. He also made up a great timeline of events which was shared with us. Additionally, the planning process with them was over a website which was very easy to use. Overall, the experience was very fun and stress free.
response 09/03/2024
Hey Vignesh, thanks for the awesome review! It was great getting to work with you & Emily ...
as well. I'm so happy to hear that David was able to effectively mix in the Bollywood music and keep the dance floor rockin' all night! Thank you for supporting our local business and we sincerely wish you both all the best in the years to come. Cheers!
Peri S
5.0
8/28/2024
Easy to work with, professional, great music!!
Paige K
5.0
8/28/2024
Easy to book and great to work with. The live musicians playing the drums and sax were the life of the party. Had an incredible time at our wedding thanks to the amazing music choices by Pete, our DJ! Truly made the night one to remember!!
response 08/28/2024
Hey Paige, thanks so much for the great review! I'm so happy to hear you had such a good e...
xperience with our DJ + Sax & Drums package. It was such a pleasure getting to work with you and Ryan as well. We truly wish you both all the best in the years to come!
Emily C
5.0
8/27/2024
Big Sands was so great to work with. They made it so easy for us. Dj David was amazing! He kept the dance floor packed all night. We had the best night! Would highly reccomend them to anyone who is planning a wedding or an event.
response 08/28/2024
Hey Emily, thanks for the great review! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you an...
d Mark as well. We sincerely appreciate you supporting our local business and wish you both the absolute best in your next chapter together!
Claire G
5.0
8/23/2024
Pete and his team are professional, enthusiastic, and incredibly kind. Their level of collaboration set the bar, and gave us exactly the event we envisioned!
response 08/23/2024
Hey Claire, thanks for the high praise! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & ...
Dan as well. Thank you so much for supporting our local business. We wish you both all the best in your next chapter together!
Connor C
5.0
8/20/2024
Pete was timely, professional and an excellent DJ. Throughout the wedding planning process, he was incredibly responsive, and he worked with us for all of our special requests. I would highly recommend working with Big Sand for your DJ needs.
response 08/21/2024
Thanks for the great review, Connor! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Cla...
ire as well. Thanks for all the great communication throughout the process. Our entire team had glowing things to say about you both! We sincerely wish you & Claire all the best in your next chapter together and thank you for supporting our local business. Cheers!
Frannie S
5.0
8/15/2024
Mason DJ’d our wedding and I can’t say enough good things about him! He took my odd mixed playlist and actually made a great dance mix with it. He was also helpful with timing and organization. I absolutely recommend Big Sand Productions!
response 08/15/2024
Thanks for the kind words, Frannie! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Andr...
ew as well. I'm pumped to hear how well Mason was able to mix your playlist. I'll be sure to pass the kind words back to him. Thank you for supporting out business. We wish you both all the best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Ali A
5.0
8/13/2024
Big Sand Productions was so amazing to work with! I worked with both Pete and Mason this summer for my wedding. Both of them were so kind, flexible, and made the planning process extra stress-free. I loved that they let me completely customize my day and got to know my music taste so everyone would love the music all night long. I hope to book them for other events in the future!
response 08/13/2024
Hey Ali, thanks so much for the high praise! It was a joy getting to work with you & Kodi ...
as well. Thanks for all the great communication throughout the process. We sincerely appreciate you supporting our local business and wish you both all the best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Alex R
5.0
8/10/2024
Pete is the absolute best DJ! From our very first conversation to our wedding day, we knew we were in good hands and trusted him completely. We had consultations with other DJ’s, but with Pete it didn’t feel like we were getting the same speech about why we should work together and hire them. Pete is extremely personable and fun, thoughtful and accommodating, and he really knows how to keep people out on the dance floor all night long! He was quick to respond to our questions, provide suggestions, and definitely helped with the flow of our day. The online planning portal was very user friendly, and I could tell that this company was on top of their stuff. I would recommend Pete and Big Sand Productions to any and everyone needing DJ services… you will not regret working with this company!!
response 08/11/2024
Hey Alex, thanks so much for the incredibly kind review! I had such a fun time getting to ...
work with you and Nick as well. You are both such genuine people and your communication was outstanding throughout the entire process. I sincerely wish you both the absolute best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Eric T
5.0
8/02/2024
Oh my goodness, from day 1, Big Sand Productions was phenomenal to work with! Our wedding was in July of '24, and Pete was our first contact and he was great, very professional and thorough. He was very helpful and detailed as we discussed what we were looking for. I even asked for a custom mix of a song for our First Dance and he did a perfect job with that! He made things very easy for us, and he's got a great vibe.
Evan was the DJ and he is AMAZING!!! Went over everything with us prior to the wedding, was unbelievably helpful and accommodating! We had a number of requests for him, some last-second, and he took care of every detail. I asked him to drop some music clips in during our wedding vows (Yikes!), but he was RIGHT THERE dropping in the clips with perfect timing and class. We truly couldn't have had a better person to work with, he felt more like a friend that "the DJ" because of his approachability, sense of humor and patience.
I can't emphasize enough how great it was working with Big Sand, especially as things might start getting a little crazy and panic sets in before your big day. When the stress levels were starting to get high, these guys were totally calm and cool, definitely one less thing to worry about when you have a hundred other things going on.
A BIG thank you to Pete, Evan (my man!), and the entire Big Sand crew!
response 08/03/2024
Hey thanks for the incredible review, Eric! I'm elated to hear about your experience with ...
us and I'm so happy to hear that you appreciated our vibe and energy throughout the entire process. Both Evan and I had such a great experience working with you and Bonnie as well. Thank you for supporting our local business and we sincerely wish you the absolute best in your next chapter together. Cheers!
Linda W
5.0
7/25/2024
Pete did an absolutely amazing time as our DJ! When we heard him DJ 2 years ago at a friends wedding we knew we would need him at ours. He’s professional, fun, energetic, thorough, thoughtful, and just everything you could ever want in a DJ. To see him having so much fun behind the booth made the night that much better for us. I sincerely cannot recommend Pete and the Big Sand Productions team enough!!
response 07/26/2024
Hey Linda, thanks so much for the kind words! It was incredible getting to work with you a...
nd Brandon as well. You are both such kind and genuine people. I am very grateful to have crossed paths with you both! Thank you for supporting our local business and I sincerely wish you all the best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Paige S
5.0
7/11/2024
Evan was a great host and an even better DJ for our special day. We reviewed the script for the day a week out and he followed it perfectly, leading us through each big moment seamlessly. He was also amazing at keeping the dance floor full and mixing between songs so that there was never a dull moment. We would recommend his skills for any wedding. Also, Lanise was a great host at the photobooth that we rented. She had a great attitude with all of our guests and helped make sure people were writing in our guestbook.
response 07/13/2024
Hey Paige, thanks for the kind review! I will be sure to pass your words back to our team....
It was great getting to work with you & Troy as well. We appreciate all of the great communication on your end and I'm so happy to hear that had such a great wedding! Thanks for supporting our business and we wish you & Troy the absolute best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Samantha H
5.0
7/11/2024
Pete was so easy to work with! He was very professional, timely and organized. The music portal we got access to was beyond easy to use and helped us organize song Choices/timeline, etc. DJ Mason was beyond incredible! He listened to what we wanted and delivered a stellar playlist all night. We had around 220 guests and the dance floor was absolutely packed! Thank you guys!!!
response 07/11/2024
Hey Samantha, thanks so much for the review! I'm pumped to hear that your process was smoo...
th and your dance floor was bumpin! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you & Jake. We wish you all the best in your next chapter together. Cheers!
Julia P
5.0
7/08/2024
We really enjoyed working with BSP! Pete was one of the most responsive vendors we worked with, and he is very open-minded to ideas (e.g., rentals). It’s evident that he cares deeply about his business and about meeting his clients' needs. Although our assigned DJ was unorganized, he did a great job keeping the party lively and engaged! We definitely recommend BSP :)
response 07/08/2024
Hey Julia, thanks so much for the great and honest review. I apologize for any disorganiza...
tion on our end but I'm really happy to hear that the party was rockin'! Yes, I really do care deeply for all of our clients and I really appreciate you recognizing that.Thank you so much for supporting our business. It has been such a treat getting to work with you & Ryan. We wish you both the absolute best in your next chapter together!
Maddie K
5.0
7/08/2024
Both Pete and our DJ Lanise were wonderful to work with and worked hard to make our wedding day perfect! Pete responded very quickly to all of our questions and messages throughout the whole year that we spent planning. Lanise helped us create a timeline and made sure the wedding flowed seamlessly despite unexpected challenges such as rain and last minute toasts. She was great at reading the room and playing music that everyone enjoyed. The online client portal made it really easy for us to create a playlist and timeline. Working with Big Sand Productions took a lot of the stress out of wedding planning which allowed us to just focus on enjoying our wedding!
response 07/08/2024
Hey Maddie, thanks so much for the high praise! I'll be sure to pass your words back to La...
nise as well. She had incredible things to say about you and Inigo as well. Thanks for all of your great communication throughout the process. It really let's us put our best foot forward to rocking your big day! Thank you so much for supporting our business and we wish you & Inigo the absolute best in your next chapter together. Cheers!
Andrew M
5.0
7/07/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our special day than Pete! From the moment we booked, Pete was incredibly professional and attentive to our preferences. During the planning process, he was responsive to our requests and provided helpful suggestions to make our wedding reception unforgettable.
On the day of the wedding, Pete arrived early to set up and ensure everything was perfect. The choice of music throughout the evening was spot on, seamlessly transitioning from cocktail hour to dinner and then to the dance floor. He read the crowd perfectly and kept everyone dancing all night long!
We received numerous compliments from our guests on Pete and how much fun everyone had. Overall, Pete exceeded our expectations in every way. He was not just a DJ but a true partner in making our wedding day magical. If you're looking for a DJ who will go above and beyond to make your wedding reception unforgettable, look no further than Pete!
response 07/08/2024
Thanks so much for the stellar review, Andrew! It was so great getting to work with you an...
d Jessica as well. You are both such kindhearted and easy going people. We sincerely wish you both all the best in your next chapter together and hope that our paths can cross again one day! Thanks again for supporting our business and for being such genuine people to work with. Cheers!
Jim N
5.0
7/05/2024
Pete and David were so great through this process. They were awesome communicators, very friendly and receptive to what we wanted, and overall super professional.
Would totally recommend this company to anyone in the Midwest. Thank you guys!
response 07/05/2024
Hey Jim, thanks for the kind words and for supporting our business! It was great getting t...
o work with you & Cailin as well. Both David and I wish you all the best in your next chapter together. Cheers!
Sam K
5.0
7/02/2024
Highly recommend. Pete and Said we’re flawless in all aspects
Sydney A
5.0
7/02/2024
Professional and helpful every step of the way! They make it super easy with a portal that allows you to plan your day from start to finish. They're extremely quick to respond and overall provide a great experience. Couldn't of been a better experience - 10/10
response 07/03/2024
Hey Sydney, thanks so much for the high praise! I'm really happy to hear that the process ...
was smooth throughout. We had an awesome time getting to work with you as well. Cheers!
Sara S
5.0
6/26/2024
We worked with Pete at Big Sand to develop a package that made sense for us and our needs. Said was our day of DJ and he was awesome. We had a call with him a couple days before the wedding and he really listened to our preferences and made sure everything was prepared for the wedding, which gave us peace of mind.
From the ceremony music to the end of the night - we had an amazing experience, our guests had a blast and were on the dance floor the whole night. We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a professional and reliable DJ!!
response 06/26/2024
Hey Sara, thank you for the kind words! It was a treat getting to work with you & Laurie a...
s well. I'm so glad that your dance floor was rockin' all night! Thank you for your great communication throughout the entire process and we sincerely wish you & Laurie all the best in your next chapter together!
Emma C
5.0
6/26/2024
We had a great experience working with Pete and Big Sand productions! From the first call I could tell they were genuine and felt instantly relaxed talking to them about what we were looking for. Their planning and song requests forms kept us organized and on track throughout the planning process. Our DJ Lanise was great and called us a few days prior to our wedding to go over details and make sure we were all on the same page. On the day of the wedding she arrived early to the venue to set up and worked with our coordinator to make sure everything was perfect before we started. I had a good number of songs I wanted played and she did a great job of mixing those with other songs that fit the vibe of the guests on the dance floor. Our dance floor was packed all night which was my goal and we received so many compliments on the music. Couldn’t be happier with our choice to go with Big Sand!
response 06/26/2024
Hey Emma, thanks for the kind words! It was awesome getting to work with you & Tom as well...
. I'm super happy to hear that our process was smooth leading up to your wedding and also that Lanise was able to mix your favorite songs and keep the dance floor rockin' all night! Thank you for supporting our business and we wish you & Tom all the best in your next chapter together. Cheers!
Aaron B
5.0
6/25/2024
We hired Big Sand to DJ our wedding and they knocked it out of the park! They were extremely communicative and easy to work with from the start. They have an easy to use online portal for selecting songs, providing event details, and making payments. Pete was super responsive whenever we had questions and made us feel at ease. Said was our MC/DJ for the night and absolutely crushed it. He provided crystal clear audio equipment for our ceremony and speeches, provided playlists for dinner and the cocktail hour, and had the dance floor bumping the entire night. He really took me and my wife's music taste into consideration and filled in the gaps to keep people dancing. We got so many compliments on the music, so thanks Said! Hire Big Sand if you want an overall excellent DJ experience!
response 06/26/2024
Hey Aaron,
Thanks so much for the stellar review! It was such a pleasure getting to work ...
with you & Delaney as well. You were both so kind and communicative throughout the entire process. I'm pumped to hear that your dance floor was bumpin' all night! Thanks again for supporting our business and we wish you both the absolute best in your next chapter together. Cheers!
Freddy S
5.0
6/25/2024
I had a great time working with Big Sand Productions. I mostly talked with Pete leading up to the wedding day, and then Ty, our DJ on the wedding day.
Leading up to the wedding day Pete was super helpful and on top of the ball, I generally didn't have to wait long at all to get a response to any of my questions. A lot of the logistics and information was handled through a website, where I could enter in requested songs, do not play songs, and lay out a general timeline for the event. It was easy to use and allowed to get all of our information sorted ahead of time.
Ty, our DJ on the wedding night, was great to work with. A lot of logistics were sorted out in a call prior to the event, where we were able to get into the nitty gritty of what we were expecting. Then, on the night of the event, he was exceptional when it came to rolling with the changing needs of our event, taking requests, and played some great tunes that fit our guests taste!
All in all, I'd definitely recommend Big Sand to anyone getting married in the Milwaukee area!
response 06/25/2024
Hey Freddy, thanks so much for the high praise! As a manager, I really appreciated all of ...
your communication throughout the process. It really helps us understand how we can best rock the big day for you. Ty had absolutely glowing things to say about you & Bree as well and I'll be sure to pass your kind words back to him. Thanks so much for supporting our business and we sincerely wish you both all the best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Celeste Z
5.0
6/16/2024
Big Sand Products was incredible to work with! From the start their communication was great and answered all of our questions very quickly. Mason was our DJ and he kept the vibes up all night and was really professional! I am very happy we booked them and would highly recommend!
response 06/17/2024
Thanks so much for the high praise, Celeste! It was such a pleasure working with you and I...
'm so happy to hear that the vibes were strong all night. Thank you for supporting our business and we wish you & Bryce all the best in your next chapter together.
Erica O
5.0
6/11/2024
We hired Big Sand for our wedding ceremony and reception for DJ services and for their Photo Booth. Evan was an excellent DJ, working with our wedding party and guiding the night. He was attentive to the dance floor and kept up with the flow of the dancing, completely meeting our expectations for the vibes and kinds of music we wanted for the night. Victor was very kind and helpful for the Photo Booth. Everyone had a blast taking photos through the reception. We got a guestbook of Photo Booth strips to save all the memories! Many of the guests came to us with positive compliments about both of these services, and we were very happy with their contributions to making our night special for us and our families.
response 06/11/2024
Hey Erica, thank you so much for the super kind review! Both Evan and Victor had amazing t...
hings to say about you & George as well. You were an awesome communicator throughout the entire process and I'm so happy to hear that your wedding was such a success! I truly wish you & George all the best in your next chapter together. Take care!
Sara B
5.0
6/05/2024
Our DJ Mason did a fantastic job at our wedding! We had a blast and Mason was able to easily roll with the changes throughout the night. The company's online customer portal was easy to use. 10/10 would hire again.
response 06/05/2024
Thanks for the kind words, Sara! I'll be sure to pass them along to Mason as well. It was ...
a joy getting to work with you & Austin as well. Thank you for supporting our business and we wish you both all the best!
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