Chicago DJs

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!

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.

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 interests 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!

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 them to anyone and everyone. So much fun, so easy to work with. Amazing job!

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 entire 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!

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!

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 reaching 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 :)

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, ALL 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!

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!

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 beforehand. 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.

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; sound 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.

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.

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.

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 looking for a DJ you won’t go wrong with him!

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 Damian 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!!

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!)

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 leading 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!

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!

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 system 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!

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 only 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.

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!

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!!!

The best work I've seen a DJ do to keep a party going.

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 dance 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!

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!!

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, setup, 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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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 the 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!!

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!!!!!

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 an 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!!

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 :)

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!

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.

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.

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 heard 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!

Everyone LOVED Damian! We got so many compliments about how fun and livening he was for the dancing and the party. He is so helpful and kind beforehand with all the details, and hilarious/awesome and super fun at the reception! He read the crowd so well and knew from the vibe how much fun/interaction to have. My cousin even wants him to come to Pennsylvania to DJ his wedding. Damian was so professional, tons of fun, such a nice guy, and played great music. And all for a very reasonable price! Literally could not ask for more!!

I honestly can't say enough about Damian and Chicago DJs! From the very start of hiring them to the end of our big night, they were amazing! Damian has impeccable communication which I really appreciated during the stressful wedding planning process. Then on our wedding day, he did not miss a beat! He is very entertaining and kept everyone on the dance floor. He interacts with the crowd and kept everyone on their feet! I even got to steal the mic for a little ICE ICE Baby and then the very next song is "You shook me all night long" and my hubby has a guitar in his hands and sun glasses on (thanks to Damian) it was an absolute blast and we can't thank Damian enough. Then to top it off, less than a week after our wedding we received a highlight video of our day starting with the ceremony through the end of the night that Damian captured and put together for us. He actually captured moments that happened after our videographer left for the night so we are so thankful! You will NOT be disappointed if you hire Chicago DJs!

Damian was by far and away one of the lost professional, and nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He, along with his assistant, made everything absolutely perfect. The music was amazing, he kept people engaged, dancing, and just the overall vibe was awesome. I would highly recommend Damian to absolutely anyone who is looking for a DJ!

This was the best decision we made regarding our wedding! I would book him over and over again. He played to the audience and brought out surprises to keep everyone engaged. The music selection was perfect and he just did an amazing job! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Damian did an awesome job, he kept everyone moving and read the room perfectly. If you are looking for a good bang for your buck, Chicago DJ's is it. Awesome service for a reasonable price. Would definitely hire him again for any future events.

Damian was our DJ and he was such a great guy. So many people thought he was so fun and got our dance floor full. We also had him play ceremony music and everything flowed so well together and he listened to any last minute changes we made. We would definitely recommend him to anyone we know! Thank you so much for being a big part of our special day!

Damien and his team did a fantastic job for our wedding!! We could not have been any happier for the work he has done. He definitely knows how to get the people going! Literally, all ages were on the dance floor the entire night! Everyone there kept talking about how the DJ performed with the upmost professionalism and passion. He truly knows how to entertain!! Look no further than Chicago DJs!! They got your back!

Damian and Lisa were AMAZING! We cannot say enough good things about them! Damian was so easy to work with, both before the wedding and on the day. Song selection and recommendation on their website was easy to navigate and super helpful. Damian got up and danced with us throughout the night and kept our dance floor hopping! Easy to communicate with and fast to respond to messages. Highly recommend!!

Me and my husband highly recommend Chicago DJ's. We were very pleased with how the night turned out. Leading up to the wedding Damien worked with us and was always available to answer any questions. Day of we had a timing mishap and ended up being about 45 minutes late for dinner which pushed the entire night back. Damien was still entertaining the guests and was willing to work around our schedule even if it wasn't going as planned. Damien came out into the crowd and was interacting with everyone. He had some props that the crowd really enjoyed. The dancing and music were what everyone continues to talk about even months after the wedding. We would recommend Chicago DJ's to anyone getting married.

BOOK THEM. DO IT. First of all future brides (and grooms but I know you’re not reading this) let me start with saying that whoever you hire for your DJ or band is essentially in charge of the ENTIRE wedding. They alone dictate whether you have an outstanding wedding or a trash wedding. Period. You give your DJ a timeline of your events and it’s his/her job to follow it and announce when events will take place. They are the backbone to your ceremony. They are in charge of getting your guests on the dance floor. They have the sole power of creating the vibe of your entire wedding day. I’m not entirely sure what is a “normal amount” to budget for a DJ/band but I would say that if you splurge on ONE THING, let it be them. I’ll also say that everything is going to go wrong on your wedding day. So if you can ensure one thing goes right- it’s booking with Damien. PLATINUM PACKAGE review: we decided on the platinum package because we wanted 7+hours unlimited, two mics (and a lapel) for the ceremony, 12 uplights, upgraded dance floor lights, free ceremony music, and includes an hour commute. Our venue was at the Royal Sonesta Downtown and we had floor to ceiling windows with a few random little wall spaces in between. We wanted minimal decor and knew the city lights around us would compliment well with a more romantic, less floral- more candle, dimmed lit event. So the uplights were such a perfect addition. It’s actually incredible how much the lights made a difference in the venue. Those, along with the additional dance floor lighting, strobes, and lasers made it not only look super beautiful and fun but actually added to the fun factor- imagine going to a dentist office and trying to have a dance party. It just doesn’t happen. The “club lighting” made dancing so much more appealing to guests! This was essentially our reasoning behind choosing WHICH package to book. Choosing Damien and Chicago DJs? Easy peasy! I didn’t know where to begin when choosing a DJ- do we listen to playlists? Do we watch previous wedding receptions? Is his music playlist for one wedding THE wedding playlist that I will have be played at mine? I HAD NO IDEA. But I was hooked after watching just one previous wedding reception of his- he seemed to play fun music, the amount of guests on the dance floor was insane, and all of a sudden he’s leading conga lines and bringing out guitars and wigs and CLEARLY knew his job- he is in charge of the night and he knows it. If you want people dancing- it’s clear he’s going to get them dancing. It’s visible watching him that he puts a tremendous effort into his job. He then sends a website for you to fill out details of the day- timing, names, what dances are to be had, which songs he’s playing for which dances, etc. And included in that website is a “must play” song list. After that we discussed more detail on the vibe/playlist. He was INCREDIBLY easy to talk to- both professional and friendly, and truly cares about making your wedding day the best day of your life. He cares about your music preferences, he wants your opinions, and it’s obvious he wants to please you. I listen to everything- from old country alan Jackson, to 80’s John Mellancamp, to michael Jackson throwbacks, to chainsmokers, to Cardi B, to Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton- you get the picture. He played full songs, he played just snippets he played what we would dance to. He did his DJthaang and everyone including my grandparents were on that floor dancing!

So first of all, I never leave reviews this is probably the 2nd review I've ever done in my life. But this is extremely necessary to do! Damian and his wife are amazing incredible people who helped make our wedding so special. He starts off being very professional then once the night gets going he comes out and WHAM!!! All the sudden he's on the dance floor gettin everyone going! He was absolutely incredible! From being so flexible with changes we had to make to giving us suggestions and just rolling with all the punches. If I had to leave an honest review for anyone looking for a DJ he would be 1 out of a million. And that is the truth!

Damian was great! The whole process with him was super easy and he was extremely accommodating! We asked for songs in both English and Spanish and he did great at giving us a perfect mix of both. Super professional but also knows how to bring fun to the party. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a DJ!

I can not put into words how happy we where with our DJ (Damian). He get our night rolling and making sure our guest where enjoying the night. He even partake in a conga line and playing a fake guitar with our guest joining in. This is a highly recommended DJ company to book you will be very happy!!!

Damian was amazing. He was so much fun and kept everyone dancing. He also did a great job facilitating the speeches and dismissing tables for our buffet line. He kept everyone informed and was very receptive to any request we had. He made the wedding fun with songs for all age groups from teens to grandparents. Damian is a friendly guy and very professional! I highly recommend him, he will make your wedding a blast!

DJ Damien was fantastic !! As the father of the bride I played a big financial role in paying for vendors. The entertainment value, including Damien's interaction with the guests, participating on the dance floor, the lights, video screens and photo booth were exceptional. Also working with us on the videos and music selection were so easy and very professional. If you don't hire DJ Damien for your wedding you're making a BIG mistake. 5 STARS all the way !!

Amazing DJ with a great eye on how to read a crowd and get your guests out on the dance floor having fun! Dj Damian even listened to my dads speech and heard him mention a song that was special between him and I and surprised us by playing it after he was done with his speech. We were all so happy with this and his service. Highly recommend! His communication is outstanding. You won’t be disappointed, hire him!

Damian was amazing from the moment we began communication. His planning service is so helpful and made everything so easy. The day of he was so friendly and fun. All of my guests said they loved dancing the night away. 10/10 recommend

We hired Damian for our both our ceremony and reception music and he was beyond amazing! He was so great to work with before and during the wedding and so professional. He made sure all of our little details throughout our day would be included. We had the platinum package and all the lights and tv screens they had were amazing and so fun. Everything was customized to us. Damian made our reception so fun and every guest raved how much of a great time they had. Damian even sent us a 5 minute highlight video that he created the day after the wedding and it was such a sweet and unexpected surprise. Hiring Chicago DJs was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Thank you!