Performing in Chicagoland since 1993
Kane, Cook, Dupage, McHenry, Will, Lake
Service area
Deals
Exclusive discountPermanent
5% discount for The Knot couples
Claim Deal
GiftPermanent
Free uplighting
Claim Deal
Damian Gardner
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Chicago DJs offers mobile DJ and MC entertainment services for weddings and events in Carpentersville, IL, the Chicago suburbs, and parts of IN and WI. Owner Damian Gardner founded the company in 2010 after working in the industry for over 25 years. Getting a party started is in his blood, and he has a fun, energetic personality, making for a fantastic entertainer.
Chicago DJs play a wide variety of music genres, including Top 40, hip-hop, rock, disco, dance, country, Latin, and more. You can select your favorite music using our special online music planning tool, helping you to organize your special requests for your event. We offer six wedding packages for you to choose from, all offering DJ/MC services, premium sound and lighting equipment, cocktails and dinner music, and online music planning.
Chicago DJs also offer photo booths and karaoke services. DJ Damian and his team would love to be a part of making your day memorable and fun. Call today.
Details
Equipment
Audio/Visual Equipment
Sound Equipment
Music Genres
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Latin
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Planning
Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Meet the team
Showing slide number 1 out of 4
- Damian GardnerLead DJ & MCDamian Gardner is the president and one of the leading DJ's of Chicago DJ's. He founded the company in 2010, but has been in the DJ industry since 1993, when he joined a leading company in Chicagoland, Pro DJ's. He is one of the best, interactive DJ's in Chicagoland, and that high energy and fun is contagious! If HE'S having a good time, and LOOKS like he's having fun, it will rub off on your guests. He lives in Streamwood, has 3 awesome kids, and is a huge Chicago Blackhawks fan!
- Lisa GardnerAdministrative & DJ AssistantLisa has been in the DJ industry since 2012, and is Damian's wife and assistant at our weddings!
- Jeff OverstreetSkilled DJ & Mix ArtistWITH OVER TWENTY YEARS OF DJ EXPERIENCE JEFF HAS BECOME A IN DEMAND ENTERTAINER AROUND CHICAGOLAND. HIS MIXING SKILLS HAVE EARNED HIM SPOTS ON 93.1 JAMZ IN MADISON, WI AND 95.1 WFAV IN KANKAKEE, IL AS A MIXSHOW DJ. HE IS ALSO A MUSIC REPORTER FOR PROMO ONLY, INC, HELPING CREATE THEIR TRACK TRENDS MUSIC CHARTS. WITH A EAR FOR THE DANCE FLOOR HE HAS CREATED EXCLUSIVE EDITS FOR POPULAR MUSIC POOLS DIRECT MUSIC SERVICE AND BAR BANGERZ, TO NAME A FEW. HE CAN BE HEARD PLAYING IN THE CITY AND SUBURBS EVERY WEEKEND IN POPULAR BARS AND CLUBS AS WELL AS EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY. WITH AN EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC HE IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR ANY KIND OF EVENT.
- Jose RangelLatin DJ & MCJose has been in the DJ industry since 2014. He has a passion for both hot tracks and deep cuts. Jose likes to spin Cumbia, Banda and Nortena hits, among others. Don’t worry - he also shows the love for Bachata, Reggaeton, Salsa and Merengue. His philosophy is: “Let me know what you like…I’ll put something together.” Jose knows how to mix it up at corporate events, Weddings, bars, clubs, or any other type of event. Jose currently lives in Elgin and he loves to bring the party!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0119 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
Chicago DJs, specifically Damian, received glowing reviews from various individuals who had him DJ their weddings or events. Damian was described as responsive, accommodating, and energetic both during the planning process and the actual event. He was commended for keeping the dance floor lively, engaging with guests, and providing extra touches like props and backup equipment when needed. Many guests mentioned how much fun they had, with some even stating that he was the best DJ they had experienced at an event. Overall, Chicago DJs, especially Damian, came highly recommended for weddings and other celebrations.Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 4
Lauren S
Highlighted review.
5.0
10/15/2024
HIRE THIS MAN!! My husband and I hired Damian as the DJ for our wedding and he did not disappoint. He was so accommodating and went with the flow as I added things last minute for ...
our reception. When we first hired Damian, he sent us a link to his user-friendly website where my husband and I created our wedding timeline and uploaded our Spotify playlist for the reception. Damian also let us hand select the cocktail hour music (we picked Bridgerton music). After our wedding, our guests could not stop talking about how great Damian was - he even dressed up and passed out props to the guests once the dance floor opened! Highly recommend. Hire this man. You will not be disappointed !
Response from Chicago DJs on 10/15/2024
Thank you SO MUCH Lauren! We are so glad you both were pleased and it was our pleasure! ...
Congratulations to you and Alex once again!! = )
Brian S
5.0
12/08/2025
Our experience with Damian and Chicago DJs was wonderful! He was super responsive and helpful through the planning process and showed up for us to help make our wedding day truly s...
pecial! The dance floor was a hit all night and everything stayed on schedule and as planned.
Response from Chicago DJs on 12/10/2025
Thank you so much, Brian! Congratulations to you and Abby once again!!
Any questions?
Rebecca B
5.0
10/20/2025
Jeff Overstreat dj’ed our wedding recently and we couldn’t have been more pleased with him. He communicated so effectively to help get all our details correct. He was patient with ...
us as we made last minute decisions and requests and was over all a pleasant person.
When it came to the actual wedding Jeff killed it! Our requests were played and his choices kept the dance floor packed! One of our guests actually approached us to let us know they thought he was on point.
Melissa C
5.0
10/13/2025
Damian was great from start to finish! He helped us every step of the way and really made our dance floor memorable! I would recommend him to anyone looking for a full dance floor!
JAMES O
5.0
10/06/2025
Damian and his crew did an amazing job at our daughters Quinceanera! They worked with us through every aspect and provided professional service throughout the whole experience. We ...
really appreciated his Hispanic counter part Jose who seamlessly handled all the communication to all our Spanish speaking audience.
Highly recommended to handle any event that requires a DJ!
Lesley G
5.0
9/20/2025
We had a stormy day and lost power almost precisely when we were due to begin our ceremony. Damian managed to provide his own backup generator with the help of his wife and that al...
lowed him to get music and lighting up and running. It really was a saving grace. The rest of the night continued with a combination of candle light, DJ lights, and music. Our night turned out to be unique and we made the best of what we had. Without him we would have had no additional lighting. Damian was pleasant and professional every step of the way and managed to be bright and energetic in just the right way to keep the vibe of the party alive. Look no further. Chicago DJs will provide everything you need for your wedding, and then some!
Kelcey B
5.0
9/15/2025
I had soo many compliments on how this dj was sooo wonderful! They did everything as we asked and the dj even got out on the dance floor and I absolutely loved that. He got involve...
d!! Wonderful DJ!!
Jessica D
5.0
7/31/2025
Our experience with Chicago DJs and Damian in particular was fantastic from start to finish. Their communication was quick, efficient, and very personal - they took the time to und...
erstand our vision and preferences for the reception. On the day of, they were an amazing asset, adding extra layers of fun and energy that really got our guests excited and dancing all night long. We especially appreciated how responsive he was to our requests, ensuring the music and vibe was perfect. We felt we got incredible value for the price, and they truly helped make our wedding day special. Highly recommend Chicago DJs to any couple looking for a fun, energetic, and personalized DJ experience.
Response from Chicago DJs on 08/04/2025
Thank you Jessica! We are very happy to hear it!!
Sarah B
5.0
7/06/2025
Kept our dance floor full all night long! We had several guests at our wedding mention how much fun our DJ was. Thank you to Damian for doing such a great job! Audio was great for ...
the ceremony as well.
Maranda B
5.0
1/24/2025
We had Chicago DJs at our wedding and couldn't have been happier with the service! Damian Gardner was filled with energy and enthusiasm. He went above and beyond when getting every...
one onto the dancefloor by using props like hats, and even dancing with our guests. We have reffered Damian to a few of our family and friends since they raved so much about him at our wedding. Chicago DJs not only made the music lively but the atmosphere!
Response from Chicago DJs on 01/25/2025
Thank you Maranda! I am so happy to hear that everyone was thrilled!! Congratulations on...
ce again to you and Ryan! :)
Priscilla M
5.0
11/18/2024
Damien Gartner was our fantastic DJ for our wedding. We booked him for his Gold Plus Package with Ceremony. First, he was perfect in helping us execute our ceremony, providing sp...
eakers and a microphone for our officiant. Played all of our ceremony music and entrance music. Then for the reception, Damien as an experienced DJ made a custom playlist of our favorites to keep people on the dance floor all night. We had a wide range of music, reggaeton/latin, rap, old school and pop/dance. This package is so worth it with premium sound, up lighting and dance floor lights, he lit up the whole room. We highly recommend!
Response from Chicago DJs on 11/19/2024
Thank you so much Priscilla! It was our pleasure and I appreciate the kind words! Congrat...
ulations to you and Eddie once again!! -Damian
Alex K
5.0
10/15/2024
He’s the best around! Great pricing and got all our guests to dance! Everyone loved him. We still have people telling us how amazing of a DJ he was
Response from Chicago DJs on 10/15/2024
Thank you so much Alex!! We've never gotten a review from both our bride AND her groom be...
fore! = ) You guys are the best!!
Nicole B
5.0
9/25/2024
Words cannot explain how grateful we were for everything Damian and his team did to make our wedding so amazing! We also got so many compliments from our guests on how great everyt...
hing was!! Seriously though - incredible!! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Brought out dance moves in people who don't even like to dance! We were also on the dance floor ALL night having the time of our lives! Highly HIGHLY recommend!!
Response from Chicago DJs on 09/25/2024
I am SO happy you both were pleased with how everything went! Thank you and congratulatio...
ns to you and Brandon once again!!
Damian
Garrett W
5.0
9/01/2024
Damian at Chicago DJs was amazing for my wedding day. Played all requested songs, and was very involved with wedding guests and made the party move on throughout the night. If you ...
want people dancing all night, you definitely need Damian at your wedding!
Response from Chicago DJs on 09/06/2024
We are so glad to hear that!! Congratulations once again to you and Brock, and it was our...
pleasure!! = )
Damian
rowena l
5.0
6/22/2024
Mr. Gardner was amazing, everyone had a great time dance floor is never empty until the end of the party
I will definitely hire him again.
Response from Chicago DJs on 06/23/2024
Thank you Rowena! I am glad everyone enjoyed the music and congratulations to you and Vin...
cent!
Damian
Samantha B
5.0
4/28/2024
Damian was recommended to me by a friend whose family member used his services as well. When we had our initial meeting, I knew he would do a great job. He listened to our music in...
terests and was very helpful. I loved selecting songs on the portal, it was very easy to use. Damian and the portal helped me really picture the flow of the wedding. By the time the wedding came, the ceremony was great and the reception was a hit. Every single guest of ours was on the dance floor and we received the most compliments on the music. It was a great variety and we were very happy with Damian's services!
Response from Chicago DJs on 04/29/2024
We are some happy to hear that everyone had a great time! Congratulations to you and Alex...
again!
Thank you!
Damian
Jessica W
5.0
1/29/2024
Honestly, we got SO many compliments on how amazing our DJ was. The reviews don't even do justice to how awesome Damian & Lisa did with keeping the party going. I would recommend t...
hem to anyone and everyone. So much fun, so easy to work with. Amazing job!
Emma S
5.0
11/06/2023
We used Damian this past weekend for our wedding and he was an absolute blast!! He took our must play list and created a wonderful playlist that left our dance floor full the entir...
e night!
He will join the crowd with props on the dance floor for a fantastic interactive experience! He also has a Photo Booth which we did and was a BIG hit!
Response from Chicago DJs on 11/06/2023
Thank you Emma! We are so happy you enjoyed it, and congratulations to you and James agai...
n!!
Damian = )
Kayla A
5.0
11/03/2023
Damian was awesome, helped when we were indecisive about song choices. Made planning super easy and straightforward. Kept the music going until the absolute last moment!
Response from Chicago DJs on 11/06/2023
Thank you Kayla! We're glad you both enjoyed the music and congratulations again to you b...
oth!!
Damian = )
Anna W
5.0
10/04/2023
Damian of Chicago DJs was a phenomenal wedding DJ and MC! We could not have been happier with a wedding DJ!
Pre-wedding preparations, he was super great to work with, always reachi...
ng out to see if we needed help and to check in on our progress. He was very timely with responses and answered all our questions. The wedding planning website was easy to use, and there were plenty of super useful filters to find music for the processionals, dances, etc.
During the wedding and reception, also amazing! So many of our guests loved him. Many guests came up to us to ask, "where did you find this guy, he's incredible!" The dance floor was packed all night and everyone loved his use of props and the entertainment he provided. We were so happy with his work, and we would definitely hire him again. Damian really made our wedding special :)
Response from Chicago DJs on 10/04/2023
Wow! You are so welcome Anna, and we are so happy you guys were happy! You were a great ...
couple to work with as well, and that's HALF the recipe to a great wedding! Your guests were great dancers as well and good sports! :) Congratulations to you and Andy again!!
Lesley K
5.0
10/01/2023
We used Chicago DJs for our wedding in September of 2023. Damion was absolutely AMAZING. We have never seen or attended a wedding where 90% of the guests were on the dance floor, A...
LL NIGHT LONG. He brought props, he taught the two-step, he played every song we requested, and then some. He executed our wedding ceremony exactly how we envisioned and listened to every request we made regarding when to announce the grand march, no phones during the ceremony, etc. He was seriously the best DJ, and we wish we could book him over and over again!
Response from Chicago DJs on 10/02/2023
We are so happy you were happy! Congratulations again to you and Cody!!
Sarah M
5.0
9/27/2023
These DJs were amazing! I had no idea they would be so much fun. They even got out on the dance floor with guitars and brought all kinds of hats to pass around to everyone. It was...
the best time ever and that dance floor stayed packed!! Hire these guys!
Response from Chicago DJs on 09/27/2023
Thank you Sarah! Mark and I had a lot of fun and we're glad you did too! Congratulations...
to you and Tim again!!
Thank you!
Damian
Stephanie R
5.0
9/25/2023
Our wedding day was made even more unforgettable thanks to Damien and his assistant Jose (Spanish translator)! He has a website to list all song request and important information b...
eforehand. From the moment we hit the dance floor, he kept the party going all night and participated in group dances. He brought tons of props that the guest loved. We had a mixed wedding (mexican/white) and did a great mix of both types of music - very even. We can't thank you enough for making our special day even more fantastic. Highly recommend.
Response from Chicago DJs on 09/26/2023
Thank you Stephanie! We had a lot of fun as well, and congratulations once again to you a...
nd Kyle!
Ashley C
5.0
8/29/2023
Damian was an amazing DJ for our wedding. During the process he was very responsive and his planning website is very easy to use. We had an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception; s...
ound was perfect for both and everything went smoothly. Damian did more than just play music; when the dance floor started to die down he got everyone out there dancing again. We got a lot of compliments about the music he chose and how he transitioned between songs. He was very helpful and made sure things like our intros and cake cutting moved along on schedule.
Response from Chicago DJs on 08/29/2023
Thank you Ashley! Congratulations to you and Connor once again! = )
Ariel L
5.0
6/21/2023
Damian is seriously the best DJ! Everyone at our wedding said we had the best dance party at a wedding and our DJ made it so much fun and got everyone involved. Highly recommend!! ...
Thank you so much Damian! We had an amazing time and truly appreciate everything you did. You go above and beyond.
Response from Chicago DJs on 06/22/2023
Thank you Ariel! We are so happy to hear this! Congratulations to you and Kyle once agai...
n!! = )
Bekki P
5.0
3/02/2023
We attended a vow renewal last weekend that Damian DJ’d at. He was so much fun!!! Great music, fun props and great energy! He definitely kept the dancing going all night. The best ...
DJ I’ve seen at an event like this!!! Highly recommended for your wedding or any gathering.
Response from Chicago DJs on 03/02/2023
Thank you Bekki! So happy to hear it! :)
Michelle S
5.0
3/01/2023
I was at a wedding this past weekend where Damian was the DJ. He did such an amazing job. Very interactive with the guest. He brought props out for everyone to use. If you are look...
ing for a DJ you won’t go wrong with him!
Response from Chicago DJs on 03/01/2023
Thank you Michelle! We are so happy you enjoyed the party, and this is "Music to my ears!...
" = )
Tabatha O
5.0
3/01/2023
Our Original DJ died 2 months before our wedding and we had already paid and at our budget’s maximum. I was referred to Chicago DJs Damian Gardner by my venue and thankfully Damia...
n worked with us for a discounted price and he was phenomenal!! Truly the best part of our wedding experience. He was super interactive with our guest and really knew how to get the dance floor going. He even brought props for the dance floor. He played the songs we asked for and mixed in songs that went well. I would 💯 Recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing DJ!!
Response from Chicago DJs on 03/01/2023
Thank you for your kind words, Tabatha. congratulations to you and Arturo once again!
-D...
amian
Robin S
5.0
12/24/2022
Just want to send out a huge THANK YOU to those of you who directed me to Damian Gardner of Chicago DJs for my son's wedding. Wow! He was awesome❣️🎼❣️
C: 847-508-7664 (Give him a ...
call, you will be glad you did!)
Response from Chicago DJs on 12/27/2022
Thank you Robin! It was our pleasure, and very happy everyone enjoyed the music and enter...
tainment! Congratulations again!!
Abigail D
5.0
12/15/2022
We chose Damian and Chicago DJs as our wedding's DJ based on his reviews on The Knot and we were NOT disappointed. We celebrated our wedding on 12/10/22 and Damian was incredible l...
eading up to event, during the event, and after. He was incredibly easy to communicate with and super organized. Damian was spot on with every cue and song during our ceremony and the various big moments of the reception (entrances, first dances, etc.) and helped the event flow so smoothly. Once we opened the dance floor, the party started and never stopped. There was a great mix of fast, upbeat songs with the occasional slow song mixed in and people didn't leave the dance floor the entire night. Damian had a ton of fun props like hats, a cane, and more and our guests LOVED him. We cannot thank Damian enough and we HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a fun day and the best party!
Becky G
5.0
11/01/2022
Damian and his team were wonderful! Starting with the communication upon booking all the way up to the day of the event. The online portal to add music and timeline of the day was ...
super easy to use. I liked how Damian called a week prior to our wedding to go over details like how we wanted to be announced, what was going to happen at the ceremony, what music we wanted played where at when. The planning process with Chicago DJs was a breeze. There was also someone from the team recording videos of our day! Don’t walk… RUN to book them!
Katherine M
5.0
10/19/2022
Damian is the DJ you want at your wedding. He's great at making the announcements (dinner, last call, bridal party entrances, etc.), great at working the crowd, and his sound syste...
m and lighting are great. He's great. My wife and I couldn't have asked for a better, more personalized reception. Damian is the nicest guy, very charming, and easy to work with. We cannot say enough good things about him and the energy he brought to our wedding. If you want a professional that knows what he is doing and is going to make your wedding even more memorable, we highly, highly recommend you book Damian!
Response from Chicago DJs on 10/19/2022
Thank you so much James and Katie! You were a wonderful bride and groom, and we are so ha...
ppy that you and your guests had a great time! And Lambs Farm was an AWESOME venue choice! = ) congratulations again and best of luck to you both!!
- Damian
Tommy E
3.0
10/19/2022
I have to give an honest review! Chicago DJs is great and I believe they are a 5 star company, but we just ran into a little bad luck when it came to the day of the wedding. The on...
ly reason they are getting 3 stars is because they struggled with setup. There were some technical difficulties and mistakes made at both the beginning of the ceremony and beginning of the reception. For the ceremony we started a few minutes late and our processional song was misplayed. For the reception they couldn't get the music going for the first 15 minutes and we had a quiet room which I made clear was something high on my list and wanted avoided at all costs. After that they came through! The introductions and dancing portion of the reception was a blast and they killed it! The setup of equipment and all the lighting was also 5 stars and it made our venue look even more amazing! The planning was also 5 stars, the online platform and communication was perfect, which is why I was a little disappointed at how the ceremony and dinner portion of the reception went considering all the planning that took place. The explanation I received for the mistakes and technical difficulties is because the DJ played off the Spotify list I provided him instead of downloading it directly to his software. These are a couple mistakes I know that will NOT be made again for future clients and is the reason why I am still HIGHLY RECOMMENDING Chicago DJs to someone who is considering them. They were extremely affordable and extremely talented. Those mistakes just left a mark no one could of recovered from.
Response from Chicago DJs on 10/19/2022
We are very sorry for the technical difficulties we had with the Spotify platform, and we ...
will definitely not rely on that again moving forward. 99.99% of the time we play all our music from our own DJ platform which we've never had issues with. for this one, there were so many playlists, in precise orders, that we decided to try it to save time. but the Spotify system proved unreliable, and we learned this the hard way. Our sincere apologies, once again. We hope that the rest of the evening of dancing was enjoyable, and congratulations to you both again.
Tray N
5.0
10/17/2022
Damian was by far the best person i have ever worked with! He made our wedding the best night of our lives. He genuinely connected with our guests and made sure to make the evening...
special. Almost made it seem as if it was his own personal event and no complaints can be made. If anyone is looking for a DJ this is definitely the place you want to bring your business. Constant and professional contact throughout the entire experience 1000/10 would definitely recommend him!
Response from Chicago DJs on 10/17/2022
Thank you so much Tray! That is greatly appreciated and congrats to you and Sarah again!!
KELLY B
5.0
10/07/2022
I cannot say enough good things about Damian and crew! I've never been to an event with a DJ this involved in the overall good time of guests. So much more than "someone playing...
music" . We had so much fun, and had so many guests comment on the "funnest" (word ? LOL) wedding they have ever been too! And as a bonus they captured a Highlight video of the fun and sent it to us as a total surprise!! Love love love Chicago DJ's!!!
Response from Chicago DJs on 10/09/2022
We are so happy you guys are happy with how everything went! We had a lot of fun, and are...
glad you and your guests did too! Congratulations to you and Eric again, Kelly, and thank you fr your kind words!
-Damian
Riana J
5.0
10/01/2022
The best work I've seen a DJ do to keep a party going.
Danielle M
5.0
9/21/2022
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! Damien is incredible. From the cocktail music, to the introductions, to the never ending dance party. He knows how get the party going, and keep it going. Our da...
nce floor was PACKED the entire night. The transitions, the song choice, he even has super fun props to get the crowd excited. All of the feedback we have been receiving from our guests has been about Damien and how he is one of the most fun DJ's they have ever seen. We could not recommend him more!
Response from Chicago DJs on 09/21/2022
I am SO glad to hear that! Thank you Danielle, and congratulations to you and Joey once a...
gain!! = )
Jennifer K
5.0
9/04/2022
WOW! Damian really put his effort into making our day wonderful. He did both our ceremony and reception music. Ceremony was perfect and he helped guide when to start and made sure ...
we were comfortable with everything. I was not an organized bride, but he made it flawless and suggested things to make sure we were getting all of our events in on-time. Reception was awesome!! Everyone was having so much fun and he was interactive with props and teaching us dances. Blown away by his spirit and positivity. All the guests were complimenting him and some even said they want to book him for their wedding in the future. I cannot recommend and thank Damian enough. Book him early now before your day fills!!
Response from Chicago DJs on 09/06/2022
Thank you so much, Jennifer! We are so happy you guys were happy with how everything went...
:) Congratulations to you and Zacharia again!!
Carmen A
5.0
9/03/2022
We highly recommend Chicago DJs! From start to finish, Damian was extremely helpful and attentive, and he answered all of our questions around DJing, song choice, sound systems, se...
tup, pricing, etc. We booked him and his assistant for two different rooms within the same venue (Adler Planetarium), and the setup went smoothly and on time since we noticed no major hiccups! The first room was the ceremony and afterparty, which used the same awesome sound system. We could hear the music clearly throughout the entire room, which was quite big and had tall ceilings. We had a hybrid dance floor and karaoke, which was shared on one sound system. Our guests had A BLAST! Damian was great and took all of our "must haves" into consideration and executed perfectly - from song selection to important event announcements. He took great notes and even the minor details were completed - like our special request to have a song start at a very specific time during the recessional. He played all of the songs we wanted from all sorts of genres - mostly pop, R&B, kpop, jpop, and hiphop. It was very important to us to have a variety of songs with different languages, and he played our requested songs with English, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and Cantonese lyrics. He was able to get any and every song we and our guests requested. During our planning process, when there was a potential hurdle, he made sure to bring it up and give us a better alternative or solution, which we greatly appreciated. Damian was a pleasure to work with - with us the wedding couple, our venue and day-of coordinators, and our officiant. The only issues we had during our ceremony was some feedback from our videographers' mic clipped onto Chester (the groom) during our vows. There seemed to be a little bit of interference from the DJ's sound system/mic/speakers and the videographer mic.
Response from Chicago DJs on 09/06/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words, Carmen. We're sorry to hear about any feedback tha...
t you might have found with your videographers video recording.
Congratulations to you and Chester once again!
Britney Z
5.0
8/14/2022
Damien was the best! He made our night so great - our guests have told us over and over how it was one of the most fun weddings they’ve been to, and Damien was a huge part of that!...
He got everyone on the dance floor and really lead the party. It was so great!!!
DAVID S
5.0
8/03/2022
I was the father of the bride and had forwarded Chicago DJ's (Damian's) contact information onto my daughter. She and my son-in-law did whatever due diligence to ultimately select...
them. Damian was appropriately engaged with our guest without being dominant. All of our guests were very complimentary of his performance. I would highly recommend him.
Response from Chicago DJs on 08/03/2022
Thank you David! We greatly appreciate your comments, and are glad everyone had a great t...
ime!
Congratulations again on your daughters marriage!
Damian
Sabrina S
5.0
7/30/2022
Damien is THE BEST DJ hands down!! This man is worth his weight in gold! Damien assured us he had a few tricks up his sleeves to get people dancing during the planning process. We ...
came to realize he completely undersold himself!! As a bride, I am type A with very high expectations. Damien surpassed all of my and my husband’s expectations. All of our guests loved Damien and we couldn’t recommend him enough.
Response from Chicago DJs on 07/31/2022
I am flattered! Thank you Sabrina, and congratulations to you and Mike again!
Cathy E
5.0
7/26/2022
Damien was interactive with the guests. Taught guests different dances! He was having a good time with all the attendees. He played music for all the different age groups. Even th...
e youngest guest (7yrs) was having a great time.
I will definitely contact Chicago DJs in the future and I will recommend to all my friends and neighbors!!
Gianna B
5.0
7/05/2022
THE BEST DJ EVER!!!!! Damien made the whole process so easy. He was there through the whole process; he did calls with me while he was in transit to make sure my list song list was...
perfect and had the top priority songs! He had my entire wedding party super active on the dance floor with different songs! We rocked out to GUNS N ROSES, The YMCA, etc. My whole family was still talking about how awesome the DJ was the next day! He had everyone on the dance floor until midnight exactly. I could not recommend a better DJ than Chicago DJs and I know he will play for many more family weddings! If you’re in need of a DJ for your wedding do not hesitate to book him!!!!!
Cassie R
5.0
6/26/2022
Damian did an incredible job at our wedding. I am a Latina who married a white man, and we asked for a blend of pop/party music along with salsa, merenge, and bachata. Damian did a...
n amazing job with the music and both families, and all of our friends, were dancing all night long. Damian went above and beyond, and even joined us on the dance floor to teach everyone the group dances (ie. Cha Cha Slide, Electric Slides, Cupid Shuffle, etc). He even had costume hats to go along with some of the songs. Everyone loved him and we have heard over and over again that we had one of the best weddings people had ever been to, and I believe he is a huge reason for that. Highly recommend! Thanks Damian!!
Response from Chicago DJs on 06/27/2022
Thank you Cassie! This is "music to my ears" and thank you again for trusting us as your ...
DJ = ) Congratulations to you and Sam again!!
-Damian
Keara K
5.0
6/11/2022
Hiring Damian for our wedding last month was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I had never even attended a wedding until ours, so I was clueless about the order of...
events and how things should go. I let Damian know and his knowledge and expertise guided us seamlessly through the process. Not to mention, our guests loved him. Throughout the wedding, people kept coming up to us and asking where we found this guy. I literally just stumbled across him from The Knot, so it only made sense to come back here and leave a great review. He is not just a DJ, he is a performer. He brought costumes and interacted with the crowd, passing out hats and props to dance with. We LOVED him. Not to mention, after the wedding we got an email from him with a highlight video of clips they had gotten throughout the night of our wedding. Again, he went completely above and beyond. His prices are incredibly affordable and he is amazing. Look no further and book him please :)
Sara H
5.0
6/06/2022
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! Damian was great from start to finish. It’s always nerve wracking to hire someone for such a big event like a wedding, but we relied on the ...
other great reviews and he did such an amazing job at our wedding. He said he gets interactive with the crowd and it was such a hit with our guests, he knew exactly how to balance it so it was just the right amount. He played all of the songs we asked for as well as other songs that got people out on the dance floor. He was easy to communicate with, quick to respond, and gave us advice on how to order things. He has an online planning portal as well where you can put all of your songs, timeline, bridal party names, etc. Wonderful job all around and highly recommend!
Alexis S
5.0
5/25/2022
The communication was awesome if we had a question he would answer right away. We loved how he got everyone to dance and all the props he used I have never seen a DJ bring prop so ...
that was awesome overall everyone said he was awesome and would hire him.
Response from Chicago DJs on 05/25/2022
Thank you Alexis! Congratulations again to you and Matt!
Steven Q
5.0
5/16/2022
Damian was a pleasure to work with from day one of planning our event. Before we even signed our contract he was on top of communications and answering our questions. His packages ...
and pricing could not be more transparent and easy to understand. The great communication in working with him never stopped throughout the planning process. His website was amazing as he sets up an exclusive login for you where you can choose your music, make payments, and fill out questionnaires to help him customize your day.
Day of our wedding he was prompt and professional. He was so prepared for everything that we could just sit back relax and really enjoy the day. He delivered exactly what we discussed with him and we could not have been happier. He got our guests really into dancing and put himself out there in the middle of the action to keep people going and entertained, everyone loved it.
My bride and I couldn’t have made a better choice for our DJ and we highly recommend him.
Response from Chicago DJs on 05/16/2022
This is music to our ears! = ) It was our pleasure, Steven, and we are very happy that ev...
eryone enjoyed themselves! Congratulations to you and Izabela once again!!
-Damian
Sequoia R
5.0
4/26/2022
Damian from Chicago’s DJ was amazing!
He communicated with us several times before our wedding day and made everything easy/stress free! Everyone I talked to from our wedding or h...
eard from said they had so much fun! He knows how to interact with the guests and keep people on the dance floor!
We truly appreciate everything!
Response from Chicago DJs on 04/26/2022
Thank you Sequoia! It was our pleasure, and congratulations to you and Patrick once again...
!
Service area & Contact info
Kane, Cook, Dupage, McHenry, Will, Lake
Typically included in the starting cost
Want to book a visit?
Start the convo
*=Required
Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.
Chicago DJs
Damian Gardner
|
Owner
Typically responds within 24h
- Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
- Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
- Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
- For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.
By clicking "Request quote," you accept our Terms of Use and agree to The Knot creating an account for you. Your messages may be monitored for quality, safety, and security according to our Acceptable Content Policy. See our Privacy Policy to learn how we handle your data.
Wedding vendors in Streamwood
Chicago DJs
Why use The Knot to message vendors?
Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure. Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place. Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go. For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.