About this vendor
DJ Persist offers DJ entertainment, lighting, video projection, and photobooth services to the Chicago area. Specializing in Multicultural and Latino events, this DJ has helped weddings party all night long!
As an experienced Chicago Club DJ, I will provide a seamless mix of various genres throughout the night
DJ Persist is an open format DJ and can play a wide range of genres, like hip-hop, motown, cumbia, early 2000s hits.
-No Chicken Dance
-No Unnecessary Announcements
-No Cheesiness, Period.
Couples are able to DJ Persist's online planning tools to customize their timeline, reception details, and a must play list
DJ Persist provides additional equipment to help your ceremony and reception run smoothly. Photobooths, Uplighting, Monograms, cold sparklers, are available for couples
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Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
- Hip-Hop
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Planning
- Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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DJ Persist (Jesse) was such an amazing person to work with for our wedding. Having a bilingual wedding, we wanted to ensure that our DJ could navigate switching between Spanish and English music as well as multiple genres from oldies, nortenas, reggaeton, and pop punk. During our meetings, we described what we wanted and he made our dream happen. We also received timely responses for any email follow ups that we had. There were seamless transitions between the genres so people were on the dance floor all night. It was so much fun to have Jesse as our DJ that evening. We also hired his team to run our photobooth and it was absolutely worth it. Great prints and multiple template options. I would recommend DJ Persist to all my friends and family.
DJ Persist is truly the best! I’ve been fortunate to know him since high school, and I’ve followed his music throughout college. He was the first DJ I saw seamlessly blend Arabic and Spanish music at a Mexican-Palestinian wedding, and it was amazing! When my wedding day finally arrived, I was thrilled to reach out to him and book his services. His expertise in mixing all genres of music is unmatched, and the compliments from our guests were non-stop throughout the night. Thank you so much, DJ Persist!
Jesse was the perfect addition to our big day! From the ceremony to the reception, the music was perfect! He was so organized and our conversations that led up to the big day, showed that he truly listened to what we wanted. The dance floor was packed at all times - I remember looking at my husband and telling him I was tired from dancing but couldn’t stop since the music was too good. Jesse was also extremely helpful with helping us stay on our schedule, which we are super thankful for. I highly recommend DJ Persist for your big day! Thank you, Jesse!
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! From the very beginning, he understood exactly what we wanted and delivered an incredible experience. He kept the energy high all night long and had our guests dancing from start to finish. The music was perfectly tailored to the crowd, and he seamlessly mixed genres to keep everyone entertained.
Not only was his music selection on point, but the props he provided were a huge hit! Our guests absolutely loved them and it added such a fun, unique touch to the celebration.
We’re so grateful for his professionalism, creativity, and the amazing atmosphere he helped create. Highly recommend!
I could not recommend DJ Persist enough! He was very communicative throughout our entire planning process, and his planning tools made it easy for us to express our musical likes/dislikes. DJ Persist was very professional and helped keep our evening on schedule according to our timeline. His add-on services, such as sparklers and audio guestbook, are very much worth it, and created magical memories at our reception.
DJ Persist was so great! We absolutely loved how detail-oriented he was, and his planning tools made the process so easy. He had great communication and the music was awesome! So many of our guests made sure to tell us how much they loved the music! The way he blended the different genres we wanted to represent our cultures was wonderful. We would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Hiring Jesse for our DJ for our wedding was the best decision we made! His knowledge to the wedding industry and his honest communication made our night go smoothly. He did an amazing job putting music that directed our diverse guests from polish music to Salvadorian music to our 80s/90s hits he mastered it all! Our guests did not leave the dance floor and we had a blast! We even got photo booths and the nightlife experience add on and that made our night 100000x more enjoyable
Don’t look anywhere else, hire Jesse now!
From planning to the day of, DJ Persist was phenomenal. He guided us through the day, helping us to formulate our timeline and kept the whole program on track. And when it came time to hit the dance floor... DJ Persist truly made the party one to remember. Both the Latino and Italian-American sides of the family were dancing to bachata one minute, then pop punk the next. He read the room perfectly and all our guests complimented the memorable evening. We recommend DJ Persist to any couple looking for a well-run and enjoyable party.
Sierra + Diego
We had an amazing experience with DJ Persist! He was incredibly attentive to our taste in music and kept the energy going by reading the crowd perfectly. He came fully prepared with all the necessary equipment, making everything run smoothly. We highly recommend DJ Persist for anyone looking to have an unforgettable event!
DJ Persist is the DJ you want to hire if you want you and your guests to have a great time! We hired Jesse for our wedding knowing that we needed a professional that could cater to the varying musical tastes of all of our guests and he did that flawlessly. He played everything from cumbia to freestyle to pop and spanish rock and EVERYTHING in between. The dance floor was packed all night and everyone had an amazing night! Jesse was so easy to work with and he executed all of our requests perfectly! We also loved the add-on’s that he provides too! Every single guest raved about the 360 photobooth, and we loved listening back to our voice messages from the audio guestbook! I would recommend Jesse to anyone for any event in the future!
We feel so incredibly lucky to have found DJ Persist! He made our special day absolutely perfect! We saw family members on the dance floor who we hadn't seen dance in our entire lives! DJ Persist knows how to read a crowd and is incredibly talented. He understood our eclectic group and somehow found a way to cater to everyone (from banda to pop-punk to hip-hop to country), making it all look seamless. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we ever made, not to mention his amazing add-on services. We had the 360 booth, which was an absolute hit! Some guests later told me they had so much fun with the booth that they could have done it all night and had one of the best nights of their lives. Additionally, DJ Persist kindly offered a new service called the nightclub experience to us free of charge since it was a new launch, and OMG, it was so fun! My large bridal party was nervous their entrances would feel awkward, but that concern vanished the moment DJ Persist provided LED strobe wands and poster signs. If this is a concern for your bridal party, please, please consider adding it on! Thank you so much for everything, DJ Persist!
If you’re considering booking DJ Persist – DO IT! Best decision ever. He had our dance floor packed all night long! Our wedding was a mix of English speakers and Spanish speakers so we were nervous how we would execute a smooth and fun night for all and DJ Persist did it with ease! He did all announcements in both English and Spanish, knew the right music to play for all to enjoy and have a great evening. Besides his excellent DJ and MC skills, he also was extremely professional and patient with us the entire process. He has a really nice software for you to use while planning your timeline and music selections. If you’re unsure where to even begin, it also provides you music suggestions that are popular with weddings. We also utilized some of his upgrades (cold sparklers, uplighting, and upgraded dance floor lightings) and those truly took our night up a notch! We can’t recommend him enough!!!!
Wedding planning is a BEAST, but when you invest in the right vendors, they get it done at a high level, which is part of the reason we hired DJ Persist!!
Something we knew we’d get from DJ Persist is high quality service. Given his extensive background in Chicago nightlife and program coordinating experience, along with being bilingual, was a plus!
DJ Persist kept all of our guests on the dance floor, ALL NIGHT (not kidding). He also ensured that the night kept moving along and communicated with our vendors making sure the night ran smoothly.
If we could do our wedding over again, we would hire DJ Persist in a heartbeat! We also booked the photo booth through DJ Persist, which made our planning process seamless.
10/10 DJ Persist is your perfect Wedding DJ!
DJ Persist provided an incredible experience at my wedding this summer. He was easy to work with and took the time to get a feel for what my wife and I both wanted for our special day. It was a lively celebration and one that I will never forget, with the music playing a key role throughout the evening.
10/10!
From the beginning, Jesse was extremely professional, communicative, and made the process so smooth. The day of the wedding, he came early to double check everything he needed and made sure to provide quality sound for our ceremony.
For our reception, he followed everything we asked of him and was very flexible when it came to unexpected things that popped up. He also had the dance floor LIT!!!!! The dance floor was never empty and he kept the vibes going all night, it honestly felt like a club!
If you’re looking for a professional and an amazing DJ, look no further!
Jesse was absolutely amazing! His DJ & communication skills are outstanding. Safe to say that I will continue to use his services & recommend him to others. Thank you for having everyone dancing all night at my wedding! Music is such an important part of a party & Jesse did not disappoint!
Jesse understood the vibe -- his music was on point! Cant tell you how many people came up to us after the wedding and told us how an absolutely great time they had and how much they enjoyed the music. We appreciate all your talent and professionalism!
We recently had the pleasure of having Jesse be the DJ for our wedding. He was very professional and was able to help us make the night go very smooth. Great communication starting from the initial meet up months before the event, up until the very end of the night. Throughout the night he made sure to check in with us if anyone made any special requests to make sure that we were ok with it. Apart from making sure we had our night go exactly how we wanted it to go, he also played the perfect music for the crowd that was present. The dance floor was not empty from the moment that the dancing part of the night started up until the very end. Also offered a photo booth that was a hit with the guests, and the booth we chose got us digital copies of everyone that took a photo. If you are looking for the best DJ with experience, knowledge, and has your best interest in mind for your special occasion Jesse is your guy.
We recently had the pleasure of hiring DJ Persist, also known as Jesse, for our wedding, and we could not be more thrilled with our choice. From the very beginning, Jesse demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a genuine passion for his craft, making our special day even more memorable.
One of the standout qualities of DJ Persist was his ability to connect with our predominantly Spanish-speaking guests. His fluency in Spanish allowed him to make announcements and engage with our guests in a way that made everyone feel included and excited. This was incredibly important to us, as it ensured that all our guests, regardless of their language, could fully enjoy the celebration.
Jesse's extensive knowledge of Hispanic music was evident from our initial consultation. On his website, we were able to request a few of our favorite songs, and he took it from there. He curated a fantastic playlist that perfectly captured the energy and spirit we wanted for our wedding. Jesse did an outstanding job of filling the evening with similar tracks, keeping the dance floor alive and vibrant throughout the night.
One of the aspects we appreciated most was Jesse's ability to seamlessly transition between different music genres. Our wedding featured a diverse mix of cumbia, merengue, banda, reggaeton, and even some house music towards the end of the night. Jesse's DJ skills were top-notch. His seamless transitions and expert mixing kept the music flowing smoothly, creating an electric atmosphere that our guests are still raving about.
In conclusion, Jesse exceeded all our expectations and played a pivotal role in making our wedding day unforgettable. If you are looking for a DJ who can bring your celebration to life with vibrant music, we wholeheartedly recommend DJ Persist. Thank you, Jesse, for helping us create such wonderful memories!
We are absolutely thrilled with his service. Jesse was able to accommodate adding some traditions last minute. He also kept all the events throughout the night running smoothly. I cannot stress this enough, he really kept the crowd dancing all night ! We really loved the service!
DJ Persist was great! He was clear about communicating the services he provides and was able to provide guidance on which add-ons would best fit the vibe we wanted for our wedding along with what would work best with the venue. He helped us edit our first dance songs to give us smoother transitions and time out the songs to be similar lengths. There was a great online system that he offered which allowed you to categorize your songs into three categories, “must play,” “play if possible,” and “do not play”. Once we went through and made our selections, he took the time to review the lists with us and make sure we had a good variety that would hit every demographic at our wedding. He was clear and concise on the microphone when making announcements and worked well with our other vendors to stay on our timeline. He mashed up songs and provided great transitions so there was no down time between songs. At times the transition to the next song was a bit faster than we would have preferred but we were always impressed by the next song he chose and still kept the crowd on the dancefloor. We would recommend his services to anyone looking!
If you’re here looking at reviews for DJ Persist wondering if you should book or not, DO IT!!
100000/10 would recommend. DJ Persist was HIGHLY recommended to us by a good friend. It was so easy to work with Jesse from beginning to very end. Very helpful and honest. We had a 250 guest count with a very diverse crowd. We didn’t chose a playlist instead we asked Jesse to take in account the diversity and to mix it up however he saw fit. Jesse understood the assignment because as soon as it was his turn to take over the music, he got our crowd going up until the very last dance! Not a single person was sitting. He even accommodated us with other unrelated things even though he did not have an obligation to. My only regret is not having more time allotted for the DJ portion as the crowd could not get enough.
DJ PERSIST MADE OUR WEDDING a successful FUN event and we cannot thank him enough! Our guests were still raving about the DJ two days later. BOOK BOOK BOOK!
We could not have had a better DJ for our wedding than Jesse. He is incredibly easy to work with, responds to all questions very quickly, and he provides robust planning tools that allow couples to plan their day down to the smallest detail. Above all else, though, he definitely knows how to read the room and play the perfect song for the moment. His music mixing is phenomenal - he had our dance floor completely full during our entire reception while making sure all of our "must play" songs made it into the playlist. We received countless compliments from our guests about how the music was the best they'd ever heard at a wedding. We simply cannot recommend Jesse enough!
DJ Persist did an excellent job at our wedding. The experience from start to finish was easy and flawless. He met with us to explain the services he provides and talked us through using the planning portal. He also gave us advice on structuring our reception (entrance, dances, speeches, etc). Our guests were dancing the whole night. The dance floor was full from start to finish. Jesse did a great job mixing different styles of music. We highly recommend his services.
We cannot say enough good things about DJ Persist. During the booking/planning process, he was very helpful in explaining the different services he offers. On the day of the wedding, he was at the venue setting up early, even though the weather was bad. He understood the vibe we were going for a hit a perfect balance of playing the songs we requested as well and putting his own spin on it. We've gotten nothing but compliments about how great the music was and how the dance floor was full all night. Definitely recommend!!!
We loved having DJ Persist as our wedding DJ for our New Year's Eve wedding. Throughout every stage of the wedding process, Jesse (DJ Persist) was incredibly attentive and responsive. We loved the technology he uses to create the perfect wedding playlist that fits our musical preferences. Day-of, he was a wonderful coordinator and host of the reception, keeping everyone entertained and on the dance floor to the early hours of the morning. We'd definitely recommend him.
Jesse did an amazing job throughout the planning process as well as the actual wedding. He DJ'd our destination wedding in Mexico and had clear communication with us and the resort to ensure we had everything needed for a successful night. He was a guest at our rehearsal party/hotel bar, yet was still doing his research and paid attention to what music our guests enjoyed.
Jesse made our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception run smoothly. He made announcements, which was a great help and minimized running around. NUMEROUS guests came up to us and asked us where we found the DJ. Jesse kept the dance floor filled the entire night!
DJ Persist did such a great job at our wedding!! His classic Photo Booth was also a big hit! Excellent communication throughout the planning process and wedding day, music for every generation and packed dance floor all night! Highly recommend DJ persist for your next event!!
Jesse was great! He has great communication and kept us informed the whole way through. He has a portal to plug in a timeline and song requests that is extremely thorough and helped us plan the day of the wedding down to the minute. His portal is very user friendly and was the key to helping Wedding day go smoothly. Jesse was also great the day of. He showed up on time and with his assistant as we had a roaming photo booth which was a huge hit with our guests. The had their photos sent right to their phone and the photo machine also created awesome GIFs. Jesse did a great job reading the room and kept the dance floor jumping! My wife and I danced the entire night with our guests and he even had the little ones and grandmas dancing away. Thank you for being organized Jesse and helping our day run FLAWLESS!!!!!!!
Working with DJ Persist was a great experience. When meeting him for the first time, he had a majority of his equipment visible to let potential clients know how to enhance their wedding. Once the date and pricing were set, we had a few virtual meetings to discuss further details. Online forms were provided to be specific about announcements, music cues and do/do not play lists. All of these were helpful in making the wedding flow more smoothly. Although our exact first dance song and a few song sets discussed prior were not played, the entire wedding as a whole was incredibly fun and forever memorable.
DJ Persist did an awesome job for our wedding. Everything was seamless, from the introductions during dinner, to the music he played on the dance floor. We gave him our list of suggested songs and he ran with it from there, he did a great job reading the room and keeping everyone on the dance floor. On top of that, the photo booth was a big hit, glad we added it. He was also very professional to work with, having several zoom calls before hand to confirm all of our details. We would definitely use or recommend him again for any entertainment needs.
DJ Persist was nothing short of amazing! The dance floor was electric & always filled with people dancing. We even had multiple people (myself included) chanting “one more song” when it was time for the last song. By the end of the night, we received so many compliments about him. 5 stars!
This review is way overdue. DJ Persist did my wedding last year at the Garfield Park Conservatory. He is very professional, polite and organized.
He helped us get things back on track when we were delayed. Most importantly, the music was spot on and my husband still talks about how good the music was.
I just recently spoke to a friend who attended and she was very surprised to see so many people dancing at my wedding. Thanks again for for all of the great memories and getting people out on the dance floor.
Dj Persist, was very professional and had great tools to make sure we got the songs we wanted. He made sure everything was on time and went well. The Hora Loka was fun! However my mother requested an oldie song and he said no. I had to go up there and ask him myself. He tried to tell me he would have to completely change the genera for the next hour in order to play it. I said that was fine. As the bride, if I want a song, I expect the Dj to play it without any negotiation.
There was also a drunk guy requesting to sing to us but was making insane demands. We sided with the Dj and tried to deescalate the situation but Persist was ready to fight. Which didn’t help.
Overall, I think he’s worth every penny. If you are looking for a PROFESSIONAL dj for your party, he’s your guy.
If we can give Jesse 10 stars we would! From the moment we had our first meeting with Jesse we knew he was the one! Great communication from beginning to end. Jesse is the man to hire for any of your events. From taking our engagement photos to even wedding photos my husband & I were very pleased with his services. He kept our dance floor packed & all of our guests enjoyed both the Audio Guestbook & Photo Booth .
Our wedding was a blast & our guests can’t stop talking about it.
Hiring DJ Persist was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the beginning, he was professional, engaging, and so easy to work with. His website and client portal were so helpful in designing our perfect wedding day. DJ Persist has many add-ons you can choose to make your day even more spectacular! He was prompt in answering all of our questions which is comforting when planning such a large event. On the day of our wedding he pulled out all of the stops. Our dance floor was PACKED for over four hours! We had the best time on our special day and DJ Persist was a huge player in its success! Look no further than DJ Persist, you will not regret it!
We are so glad we chose DJ Persist for our special day! Leading up to the wedding, Jesse was very responsive and was always available to answer any questions we had. His planning tools were a lifesaver and made it so easy for us to curate playlists and make sure we had the music we wanted. On the wedding day, Jesse did a great job facilitating speeches, introductions, etc., and many of our guests expressed how great the music/DJ was. Could not recommend enough!
I had the pleasure of hiring DJ Persist for my wedding, and I must say, he exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, his professionalism and ability to handle tough situations were truly remarkable. His ability to navigate challenging personalities while still maintaining a high level of professionalism truly impressed me.
When it comes to DJing skills, DJ Persist is in a league of his own. His mixing was flawless, seamlessly transitioning from one song to another and keeping the energy on the dance floor at an all-time high. The timing of his song choices was impeccable, creating an electric atmosphere that had everyone dancing throughout the night. His ability to read the crowd and adapt his playlist accordingly is a testament to his expertise as a DJ.
Communications with DJ Persist were smooth and efficient from the initial planning stages to the actual wedding. He was responsive to our questions, flexible with our requests, and provided valuable insights and suggestions to make our wedding reception even more memorable. It was evident that he genuinely cared about making our special day unforgettable, and his attention to detail was truly commendable.
DJ Persist's photobooth service was a hit among our guests. The booth was set up beautifully, equipped with a wide array of props, and operated seamlessly throughout the evening. It was a fantastic addition to our celebration, and our guests had a blast capturing moments of joy and laughter.
Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend DJ Persist to anyone in search of a phenomenal DJ for their wedding or any special event. His professionalism, ability to handle tough situations, great mixing, impeccable timing, clear communications, and excellent photobooth service make him the complete package. You can trust DJ Persist to create an unforgettable experience that will have everyone talking about your event for years to come!
DJ PERSIST! Where do we even begin to describe how amazing our night went! He was amazing, from the planning process all the way til the very end! He kept everyone moving, dancing, and hyped our families up. It was very important for my husband and I to have a mix of music, both Spanish and English. And DJ Persist delivered that! We are sooo grateful to have found him and had him part of our wedding day! Both our families loved the music and were wowed by the mixture, again it was truly AMAZING! Thank you Jesse! 😊
DJPersist did amazing work for my wedding reception. The process was clear, smooth and organized. Jesse is friendly and very knowledgable when it comes to picking music! I would recommend DJPersist to any of my friends and family and hope to use the DJ services in the future.
Our wedding was this past August, and this week I had a guest text me that when she hears a song played at our wedding, she still thinks about our wedding and the great time it was!
DJ Persist was on point with the music! The dance floor was full at all times! I received many compliments as to how organized the evening was, and I always say this was all our DJ. DJ Persist has all the resources and knows how to keep the flow of the night. Our guests loved the photo booth and the uplighting added an extra touch of elegance.
I recommend DJ Persist to anyone looking for a DJ and will continue to do so! He made our wedding memorable and so much fun!
DJ Persist is your go to DJ. He is so organized and listens to your wants and needs. It was important to my husband and I to find a bilingual DJ and was familiar with the traditional Latino dances. The day of the wedding, he made sure that we followed our timeline and everything ran smoothly because of him. Not only that but he played all the hits. Our guests were dancing and were having a good time. Aside from the music, we also added on 2 sparklers and 1 TV screen to our package. The sparklers gave that extra uff to our dances and we got amazing pictures. Jesse was also able to create 3 video montages for our dances which made it even more special. Thank you Jesse! Book him for your special event. He won’t disappoint.
We had the most wonderful wedding thanks to Jesse!! His services went far beyond music. Jesse was a key part in developing our wedding timeline and provided services that really elevated our ambiance. Jesse provided the music for the night, uplighting, photo booth, and the "dancing in the clouds" feature for our first dance. Jesse listened when we told him our favorite songs and genres, there wasn't a moment our dance floor was empty. Thank you for your wonderful services, Jesse! :)
Having DJ Perist at our wedding was the best decision we made!His professional and quick responses were appreciated and help. He kept the dance floor packed all night. The music list was amazing! Since Saturday, I’ve had future brides at my wedding ask for his information and several completes. He was the best dj we could’ve asked for!
I would highly recommend DJ Persist! The online planning platform was extremely helpful and made the music selection such a stress free process. The music was an extremely important aspect of the wedding for us and Jesse made sure that it was exactly what we wanted. It was absolutely on point and everyone had the best time! He really did help to make it the perfect day that we will never forget!
If you are looking for a dj. Stop! You found him. Dj Persist makes planning easy. I was having the hardest time finding a dj let alone one that would actually communicate with me and follow through. Dj persist answered all my emails in a timely manner and day of the wedding, everything went smoothly. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for an awesome dj. Thank you!!
Jesse (DJ Persist) was the DJ for our wedding day and he was absolutely amazing. He reached out to us as soon as he was assigned to our event and quickly put our minds at ease. Jesse went over our music timeline with us from introduction songs to the last song of the evening. He was detailed and organized with his planning for our music selections and had an extensive catalog which included all of the songs that we had asked for. The day of the even Jesse approached us and gave us a quick rundown of how he was going to play our music which again helped put us at ease. He had a great setup for his equipment and lighting along with extra microphones for speeches. He even faded out songs at specific moments that we asked for effect that made the dances more special. Jesse is a true professional who knew how to read the crowd and play music that was getting everyone dancing. His services are greatly appreciated and we will definitely be recommending him to friends and family. Thanks again Jesse for helping to make our wedding day special.
Jesse is a PHENOMENAL DJ! He played at our wedding yesterday (8/26) and he was amazing! He had all of our guest on the dance floor it was such a good time! Mixed ALL the genres we picked to perfection. He is very professional and very pleasant to work with. Music is the biggest party of any big party and he did not disappoint! He was very responsive when we would reach out and he helped answer so many questions. But most of all he was very patient with us and helped calm our (my) nerves throughout the night. If we could give him more stars we would! Beyond happy with his services.
DJpersist (Jesse) is hands down the best DJ to have at your special event. My wedding was 07/02 and from our first FaceTime meeting prior to booking I already knew this was the vendor I needed to have. Jesse was so professional and pleasant, he also managed our timeline for the reception event he made sure that we stuck to the timeline that we agreed on he helped us tremendously with that aspect. Coming from a Mexican and Ecuadorian family he was able to mix all music where everyone had an awesome time and was dancing the whole night. Do not double think definitely book with DJ persist! The LED Robot had everyone on their feet we have family still talking about our special day and how the music & robot completed our night!
100% recommend. DJ Persist was fantastic at our wedding. One of the most important things for us was to have a dj that spoke English and Spanish, not just to speak the two languages but to be familiar with Mexican music. We're in Indianapolis and had to extend our search to Chicago to find what we were looking for and we're so glad we did. He played exactly what we wanted. Music was great and not just for one age group.
We hired DJ Persist for our wedding in December of 2021. He was great to work with, we used an online planning form to organize the details of the evening and it was so easy. As a stressed bride, it was so nice to know all the entertainment was taken care of ahead of time and I really appreciated not having to worry about everything going according to the schedule because Jesse was on it the whole evening. As far as music variety, he had everything we were looking for and on the off chance it wasn't available, he found it and made sure we had the songs we wanted. He was a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Jesse!
What an amazing and professional DJ! Jesse acted not only as our DJ but as a coordinator as well. He ensured we were on schedule throughout the entire ceremony and reception. Music was on point throughout the entire night....one of my bridesmaids even came up to me during the wedding and said this music is all you! He was able to catch our taste in music perfectly and our guests loved it!
Due to covid, we were able to meet virtually about a week before our wedding to go over music and timeline. His online system is easy to navigate and features "top _____" to help with ideas to pick the right song for garter/bouquet toss, first dances, etc. Very helpful!
And my absolute favorite thing about him is he ended our night in the best way possible! He played our last song of the night as expected but then he played 2 other songs that are close to both of us but aren't necessarily dancing type songs...BUT, he did it and the floor was packed for both of these. What an amazing way to end the night. Thank you so much Jesse, we couldn't have asked for a better DJ!
DJ persist was perfect for our wedding! Since the moment we hired him communication was always smooth and quick. He helped us plan and execute a timeline which made the day of our wedding flow without any issues. As someone who stresses about any little detail, I never had a problem with worrying about the music or the timeline since DJ Persist always made sure he was on top of everything. Lighting and the photo booth were great add ons. Our families and guests loved the photo booth and the props. We loved having an interactive guestbook that included pictures of everyone. I would recommend DJ Persist in a heartbeat!
I don't even know where to begin because I have so many amazing things to say about Jesse! We (very naively) waited until about 4 months before our wedding to even start looking for a DJ for our ceremony and reception. I found Jesse through my online searches and saw how many great reviews he had and I knew we had to book him. Unfortunately, his website said that he was booked through 2021. I reached out anyways and I am so glad I did because he had our date available!
Jesse was extremely helpful and reliable throughout the entire planning process. Our venue requested that all DJs do a venue tour prior to the event day and Jesse had absolutely no problems choosing a day and making the drive out to do so. The online planning tool that Jesse uses is super simple and user friendly. About a week before the wedding we had a final meeting that helped me feel completely at ease and confident that the music on our big day would be perfect. At this meeting, Jesse suggested adding an anniversary dance and I could not be happier he did - it was so fun to see all of the couples at our wedding dance and we got so many amazing pictures from this moment!
Jesse executed the day flawlessly. He kept our timeline on point. I am naturally a micromanager, but I had so much trust in Jesse that I never once looked at a clock to make sure that we were on schedule because I knew Jesse had it. Our wedding was mixed - my family being white and my husband’s hispanic - and I can honestly say that there was music for absolutely everyone throughout the night. We had the perfect balance of oldies, hip hop, 90’s rock, 00’s pop, bachata, salsa, slow dances, line dances and more. Jesse read the crowd perfectly and the dance floor was literally never empty. I may be biased, but thanks to Jesse I can honestly say our wedding was the most fun I have ever attended.
I will recommend Jesse time and time again to anyone looking for a DJ and hope that we have events in the future that give us the opportunity to book him again. If you’re considering booking Jesse for your event, just do it! You will not regret it.
Thank you Jesse !!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for celebrating our wedding with us. We had a fantastic time and everything went so smoothly with your help!
We received numerous compliments on the music you set the mood perfectly:) & also for the beautiful blue lights.
We throughly enjoyed our night!!!!
Thank you so much again :)
We booked DJ Persist for our wedding in October. In our initial conversation with Jesse me and my then fiancé had one goal in mind and it was to keep our guest and ourselves on the dance floor. DJ Persist did not disappoint, he understood the assignment! We had an amazing time, had so much fun and he got our vibe to the tee. We stayed on the dance floor all night. Very professional and organized, great MC that help set the tone for an unforgettable wedding.
Thank you Jesse for your professionalism and amazing energy that you brought to our wedding. You made our reception unforgettable and one our guest will talk about for years to come. We will definitely be reaching out to you for any event in the future! Can’t wait to work with you again- The Lopez
We had dj persist DJ our wedding in September. He helped manage our timeline so we could enjoy the day. During the reception, everyone danced the Entire time and he kept the party live with a good music mix with matching music videos. The slide show with music was also a good touch. Highly recommend!
DJ Persist was truly amazing!!! One of the most important things to us while planning the wedding was to find a DJ that would keep our family and friends dancing all night….and let me tell you this is exactly what he did!! Not only was the music amazing but he made sure our schedule was organized and we were sticking to our timeline. This was very important to us. He also worked with the other vendors throughout the night to make sure everything was seamless. Thank you so much for making this night even more special to us!!!
If you looking for a DJ.. look no further!!!
I’ve been eyeing DJ Persist for many years because his music always has me on the dancefloor, and I never want to leave. I had always known I’d want him as a DJ at my future wedding and he was actually the first vendor we booked.
Thinking back now, little did I know that having Jesse as a DJ at my wedding would mean the whole package, not just bangin’ music. Leading up to our wedding day, Jesse was prompt, organized, and intentional behind all aspects of our wedding reception timeline. He has systems in place that made it easy for us to think through what music/genres we wanted (and what we didn’t want). He was quickly able to grasp the vibe we wanted our guests to feel during our cocktail hour, dinner, and dancefloor, and was able to make our vision a reality.
After our wedding, our guests have told us that our reception timeline ran so smoothly, and Jesse played a huge role in making that happen. There was even a moment where I wasn’t sure if we were on time, and he quickly put on his “counselor” hat and reassured me we were right where we needed to be with a smile. Jesse is not a just a DJ who plays music. He does everything in his power to hype up the crowd by being a great MC, which allows you, as a couple, to take a step back and let him take care of everyone having a good time. He’s seriously a jack of all trades with so many add-ons on top of his DJ services. We are so grateful he was a part of making our wedding day so special. Thank you, Jesse! You’re truly a natural at what you do.
Jesse was absolutely phenomenal!! The best DJ in the world! He was the key piece in our magical wedding day and handled everything flawlessly. Last minute changes were executed perfectly and even prior to our event he was always on top of everything. Very responsive and so helpful in every part of the planning process. He handled our multicultural crowd and all the different music genres effortlessly. It’s like he knew exactly what we all wanted to hear. Everything flowed so well and the dance floor was never empty. We can not say enough good things about Jesse! He made our dream wedding come true and it was truly the best day of our lives!!!
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