Elegant Events

They were amazing! The have a wide selection of music. They are super friendly. Very efficient. I loved the portal site that helped keep track of song requests and help set up timelines of what to play and when. They were also very helpful in helping us pick certain songs for certain times.

Elite Entertainment and Bridal Salon really came through for our wedding 6/15/19!! We loved everything about the services we received from them!! The services that we had used from Elite: 1) I bought my wedding dress and veil through Elite Bridal and my mom bought her Mother of the Bride’s dress- my mom and I had so much fun finding my dress there- they have COUNTLESS options for all budgets and styles! If you book an appointment in advance I know there is the option to have a VIP experience, I decided to save some money and just went with a regular visit in the afternoon, during the week, and still felt like a VIP!! All of the ladies at Elite Bridal were wonderful and very easy to work with! 2) We did limo through Elite Limos and originally booked the Escalade limo, for a decent price. However, the Escalade had an unfortunate incident with a deer the week before our wedding but Kaitlin & Ryan were very kind and offered to upgrade us for free to the Party Bus or Hummer Limo- we chose the party bus and it was fantastic! 3) We chose to have our DJ through Elite Entertainment and Jeff Blankenship wound up being our guy! We received so many compliments all night on how awesome the DJ and music was and how no one had ever seen so many people on the dance floor through the whole night! Everyone is talking about how much fun they had at our wedding and I think Jeff & Elite Entertainment had a lot to do with that!! Thank you!! 4) We also chose to do Chiavari Chairs through Elite Entertainment, and they were beautiful!! I received a lot of compliments on how pretty they were and really added to the ambiance in the room! 5) Stacy from Elite helped us order tuxes through Jim’s Formalwear and all of the tuxes looked great on the guys and they said they were very easy to order. Many of them needed to order them from out of state or far away (more than half actually!) and they also said it was a very easy process. My husband actually needed a different size jacket and vest when he received his in the mail and when he called Jim’s Formalwear to get the new size it came in the mail very quickly TWICE!! He received it in the mail in plenty of time for us to get married. All in all- we would choose Elite all over again for the quality of service that they provided. Every interaction that I had with them via e-mail, phone, or in person was equally as personable and helpful. I have heard that some people in the area don’t go with Elite because it’s too “pricey” but I disagree- if you choose them for multiple services then you end up getting discounts galore! We actually saved money by going with them for so many things AND received high quality and trustworthy services! We ended up having severe rain all day during our wedding and some things needed to be moved around last minute- my aunt who was acting as our day- of coordinator on my behalf said that Elite was very easy to work with and that between her, Kaitlin from Elite, and Caitlin from the Regent (our ceremony and reception location) everything was taken care of! I can’t thank all of the Elite Entertainment & Bridal employees enough for everything! We had the best day ever and I know that was in huge part to all of you!!

Elite was amazing to work with - We did our party bus, dj, chairs, and tuxes through them and everyone was so responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend them enough. I can't think of a single issue we had with anyone at Elite and they really helped make our day amazing from the first quote they gave us until the DJ stopped playing at the end of the night. I can't imagine going with anyone else!

They did our drapery and uplighting. Our linens and Chiavari chairs, provided the DJ to play between the bands sets. Between the venue which had spectacular views, and Elite entertainment, the mood was definitely romantic. I can recommend them without hesitation.

We used their DJ, lighting, chairs, chair sashes, and trolley. I was pleased with the way everything turned out. Kaitlin is super helpful and professional. It’s great that they offer so many services, and do a great job with most. The only reasons I did not rate a 5, if you need to reach someone after 3pm or on the weekend, you won’t be able to. And if your venue doesn’t have power you must provide your own generator for DJ services. And to be completely honest I found the male owner to be kind of a jerk, he gives off a smug, arrogant vibe. But he did DJ our event and he did great. He’s just not super friendly.

Every service from Elite Entertainment was AMAZING! Everything from their planning help, trolley, DJ, lighting, chairs, monogram, to the photobooth was exemplary. We got so many compliments on them all! The DJ was amazing and very professional and kept everyone on the dance floor until the very last song. Thanks SO much to Elite for making our wedding one to remember by not only us, but our family and friends as well. Do yourself a favor and book through Elite! I promise you'll have a stress free planning experience and have an amazing event. From the newlyweds, Valerie and Avery Stoddard

I loved working with everyone at Elite Entertainment! The owners were very accommodating and personable. They were very thorough and made sure our big day was perfect. They responded promptly and communication between all parties involved was superb. I would definitely recommend!!!

When you have this type of vendor who can handle so many different aspects of your wedding details, it is a no brainer despite slightly higher costs. They did our chairs, DJ, and lighting, and the execution was perfect and we didn't hear of a single issue with their set up. Plus, the DJ did exactly what we asked for music, so I have only positive things to say for him as well. Ultimately, you can try and negotiate within the packages, and it helped that we got married in a non-peak season. If you are in the Central Illinois area and have multiple vendor needs, I highly recommend this group - they will take care of it!

Wonderful from our very first meeting to our final meeting. We enjoyed all of the easy planning process that Elite offered and made it so easy for us to make our wedding reception decisions, from lighting to chairs to linens and dj and all of the additional options that they have to offer, they have it all!!!! Kaitlin and Ryan are amazing and listen to exactly what your vision is and work with you and your budget and what you have in mind and offer you so many different options and packages as well as if you book more services that Elite Entertainment offers then you get discounts as well. Our DJ was amazing and our guests and ourselves loved Matt he was so down to earth and played all of the music we had requested and kept us out on the dance floor the whole night, and my legs hurt so bad that I could barely walk the next 2 days!! lol. I would highly recommend Elite Entertainment to anyone and everyone near and far as they are by far the absolute best in the area and for entertainment, we couldn't have had a more perfect beach wedding reception at home and such a fun and wonderful DJ to which all of our guests loved too!! Thanks so much Elite Entertainment. Love, The Mayer's <3

Kaitlin was a dream to work with - she kept us on task, was flexible with our preferences, and made sure that everything went smoothly on our wedding day. We used Elite for DJ and photo booth services, and were very happy with the price paid and services received.

Elite Entertainment was the perfect choice for our reception details! Everyone was great to work with even after I changed details on them the week before the wedding! The DJ was amazing and everyone had a great time! I have been asked several times who did the music, as they wanted the same thing for their wedding. Highly recommend!!!!

Elite Bridal and Elite Entertainment is amazing to work with. Everybody there, including the owners treat you like family. The moment you walk in there they role out the red carpet for you. I knew from the very beginning I had no worries or wouldn't have to stress the day of the wedding. From my gorgeous dress, to the Limo and all the décor for both the ceremony and reception it was going to be perfect and they didn't let us down at all.

Elite Entertainment is a one-stop-shop for weddings. We ended up using their services for the chiavari chairs and curtain draping in our ceremony room. And both things looked stunning. The curtain draping made the room transform from a simple hotel space to a gorgeous, elegant room. The chiavari chairs completed our tables on the reception side and pulled in our silver pop of color beautifully. Definitely recommend both of these services to any bride!

Loved working with Elite! They listened to all my requests and made the big day perfect!! Ryan is an excellent DJ! His wife Kaitlin makes sure everything goes as planned and goes over all your song choices as well! Shawn was our limo driver and did an excellent job as well!! I definitely recommend Elite for all your wedding needs!!!

Hands down the best decision we made for our wedding reception. They provided the uplighting, chavari chairs, our monogram, photo booth, linens and DJ'd and everything was phenomenal. It was great knowing everything would be taken care of with Elite and we wouldn't have to worry about anything!

I absolutely love Elite Entertainment! They went above and beyond to ensure I got everything I wanted at a reasonable price. We used them for up-lighting, chair covers and DJ Services. To say the room looked beautiful is an understatement. Our DJ was top notch and always ensured we were on time throughout the night with different daces, tosses, etc. You can not go wrong by working with any staff member at Elite- they are all top notch! Not to mention, Elite Bridal is the best out there too!

Elite Entertainment provided lighting, linens, and chivari chairs for my wedding. They were very professional and helpful during the planning process and leading up to our big day. Their staff made sure everything was set up perfectly and just the way I wanted it. Our venue was completely transformed with all of the lighting and chairs, we frequently heard it was the best our guests had ever seen the building. Thanks Elite!

So wonderful! We used their DJ and uplighting services, and couldn't have been happier. The music was great, and Nick, our DJ, was so easy to work with on the day of. Our venue was outdoors/in a barn and a little more difficult to work with than the traditional reception hall venue, but they made everything beautiful and seamless. Can't recommend them enough!

Elite Entertainment was absolutely the best choice for our wedding DJ. Their service before the wedding was great and any questions I had were answered in a very timely manner. For the day of, our DJ was very personable and professional. He paid attention to what we had asked for and had a great song selection. I would definitely encourage others to hire Elite Entertainment!

Ryan and Elite Entertainment were perfect for the Champaign Country Club. We used uplighting also, and it was great...Everyone had a great time! Very professional.

Elite Entertainment provided DJ, uplighting, and chairs for our reception. They were great to work with through the entire process. All aspects were extremely organized and professional. If there was ever a question, I felt comfortable giving them a call, and would get an answer right away. They have a talented team of people, all are very dedicated to clients and making sure the day goes great. The reception was an absolute blast- our whole family was out on the dancefloor until the very last song- and didn't want the party to end. We were pretty particular with our music selections and did not want many "classic" wedding songs, so the DJ did a great job of honoring our do not play list. In addition to the reception services, they provided chair covers and sound for our ceremony, which was at the reception location, services which they also did a great job with. We had to change the location the morning of the wedding due to heat, but they didn't miss a beat and were very flexible. I would highly recommend this company- they are a family run operation that really strives to do a great all around job. This mentality showed with our wedding, in that it was an all around wonderful event that our family and friends are still talking about a month later!

We had a great DJ at our wedding. He was very mindful of what music was working with our crowd and what wasn't. I can't think of a time when there weren't people on the dance floor! He was also mindful of our wishes which I really appreciated. For example, when we realized there were several people leaving already but it was still a little early for our sparkler send off we just told him we were going to start that early and he did last song and we got set up for the sparklers. He was very professional and was a great addition to our night!

I got married in November of 2013 at Refinery in Champaign. Half of our guests were Hispanic and they came to dance all night long. That's exactly what they did! Jordan, our DJ, did an amazing job of keeping the crowd moving and incorporating all different types of music in our wedding. My guests continuously complimented on how much fun they had, specifically because of the incredible variety of music. I, personally, thought it was the best night of my life, not only because it was my wedding night but because I danced non-stop with all my friends, family, and new husband. I definitely recommend Jordan through Elite Entertainment for Disc Jockey services. He'll keep your party entertained from start to finish!

We were really very pleased with Elite Entertainment. Our DJ, Jordan, did a really nice job! He really kept our guests happy by taking their requests and he was really involved with communicating with us throughout the night. He kept the crowd favorites playing, while still making sure to cover our specific requested songs. His personality and style, fit the type of experience we were looking for and had requested. Through out the planing process we worked with Ryan the owner. He was really thorough and communicative and very helpful and informative throughout the whole planning process. Overall, we just had a really great experience working with Elite. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone having a wedding in the central Illinois area.

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Elite Entertainment was a huge part of our wedding- from the lighting, chargers, chair covers and sashes, draping, and DJ service they OWNED it!! Ryan was fantastic to work with and was always accommodating to our schedules- he even let me bring in all of my table decorations and set up a "mock table" so I could see how everything would look together and with the uplighting. When we arrived at the reception, I was completely awe struck by how beautiful the room looked- it was completely transformed. But it didn't stop there, our DJ was also the best! From meeting with the bridal party before being announced to give us the run down and make sure everyone's names were pronounced to taking all of our and our guests song requests and making sure people were fully entertained and aware of what was going on (wishing tree, smore's bar, signature drink), he rocked! We will forever be thankful for Elite Entertainment and the amazing job they did on our wedding. We cannot thank you enough and will recommend you to all of our family and friends for many, many years to come!

The night was made because of our music and dj! We had a great time and could not have asked for a better experience with Elite!

We could not have been more impressed with Elite Entertainment. Our goal in planning the wedding was to give our guests the time of their lives! Ryan and his professional team fully delivered. I know when planning a wedding you look for ways to save on budget. From experience... limit party favors, fancy invitations, etc... spend the money on what your guests will be talking about for years... and that is Elite Entertainment. Remember your DJ facilitates your wedding. I was so relieved when we sat down and filled out a packet for Ryan outlining every detail! Perfect! We had contracts for chairs, linens, photo booth, lighting, and DJ services. Besides the wedding looking beautiful and not one song going by without a full dance floor, the best gift of all was having the confidence that because we had Elite I never had to worry about a single detail on our special day.

Hiring Ryan & his team to handle table linens, uplightling and our DJ service for our very special "Star Wars" themed wedding made our blank canvas venue look SO AMAZING. We had a terrific DJ and everyone at our reception truly enjoyed themselves. I wouldn't hesitate to let Elite be my "go to" vendor for just about ANYTHING wedding related. Professional, efficient and took a ton of worry away from this stressed Mother-of-the-Bride!

We used the Trolley Bus to get us from the hotel where we got ready, to the outdoor photo sites, to the church, and then back to the hotel for the reception. We had our bridal party and parents on the bus plus our photographer, 18 total, and we fit comfortably! I would suggest bringing your own music b/c using the iPod provided (awesome to have!!), we listened to the same songs multiple times because we used the bus for a few hours. Had a great time, and can't wait to see the pictures! Speaking from experience, Brides, keep in mind that having the windows down creates a nice breeze but will destroy bridesmaids' hair and may suck your veil outside as you're sitting with your back to the windows if you're not careful! ;)

Really great job really enjoyed it !!!

Dj Dave was awesome! He was friendly and pleased the crowd all night! The only bad thing was that he played some dinner songs that I had requested he didn't. Other than that, he was a leading reason out reception was a huge success!

Elite Entertainment came highly recommended for linens, lighting and DJ services by our other vendors. They lived up to their recommendation. The team is very responsive. They really try to tailor your reception to you. The uplighting and monogram in our room looked great and made the room "glow" exactly like we wanted. Our DJ was Matt and he was awesome! Our dance floor stayed full. We had multiple guests comment on how great our DJ was. So happy we went with them and would do it again!

Our other dj went out of business 2 months before our wedding and we got in touch with Elite, they helped us so much and were very organized. Loved their show room they let us set up. They were a great help! Dj did a great job, uplighting look amazing, chairs, linens, charger plates were all wonderful!

We used Elite for our DJ, Up Lighting, and Photo booth. I can't say enough about them! Everything was great. The DJ was very energetic, entertaining, and played a good variety of music that kept people on the dance floor all night long. The up lighting made our reception! People couldn't believe how good the room looked and it wouldn't have looked the same without Elites touches. If you have the option of a photo booth...do it! It was hopping all night long and all of our guests LOVED it! Plus your guest get 2 copies and you get a CD of all the pictures and videos from that night! Our night wouldn't have been the same without Elite!

Ryan and his staff at Elite Entertainment were great! We used Elite for lighting, linens, and as a Dj for both our wedding ceremony and reception. Very easy to work with, listened to exactly what I had in mind for the wedding and made it come true. Ryan worked very well with vendors in the Champaign area and out of state- La Tee Da Flowers, Tyler Texas.

I received multiple complements from guests at my wedding. Elite customizes your wedding so it is exactly what you want. From music to lighting and chairs, you select everything. It is a one stop shop that gives you everything you need! Our DJ was amazing and made our night better than we could have asked for. They also just opened a bridal shop which I heard is amazing! Why look all over when you can get fantastic and affordable services with Elite?

Elite was amazing! Ryan was so helpful throughout the whole wedding process and patiently accepted all our last minute changes. He helped us customize our monogram, rented us chair bands, and provided us with some amazing custom up lighting, the place looked just like we had dreamed. The dj played exactly what we had listed to be played and was very attentive to our requests/changes. He even recovered well when our slideshow speakers weren't loud enough he was able to play some appropriate music along with it just in time. Great job guys and thanks again

We used Elite Entertainment for our chair covers, lighting, dj services, and photo/video booth. They did an A+ job and we couldn't have been happier! Without them, our wedding would have been mediocre. The Elite team is truly amazing to work with and I don't think there is any better option out there in Central Illinois for your wedding needs!

The DJ was friendly, on time and very accommodating. They provide a great packet to help the DJ to try and make the reception music everything we could ask for. Very happy with the DJ and his work the night of.

As a former wedding planner, I have seen my fair share of DJ's - Jeff at Elite is the BEST! Our dance floor was still packed when we wrapped at 11:30. Would recommend Elite 100%.

Ryan was outstanding from start to finish. During the entire planning process he was there to answer questions or make suggestions and he was always quick with his responses via e-mail. He not only provided great music which kept our guests dancing all night but he also provided us with gorgeous amber up lighting, table linens and chair sashes and a beauftiful customized monogram. Ryan also orchestrated all of the events at our wedding flawlessly. I can't say enough great things about Ryan, he is truly fantastic!

Ryan at Elite was great! He was easy to work with and played great music at the reception. He had everyone dancing all night.

I thought the DJ did a very good job. I was very happy with their service. They also did our chair covers and up lighting. THey were very willing to work with us on a price since we were using multiple services with them. They also sent us a $100 gift certificate afterwards.

When looking for a D.J. I had a pretty strict list. I didn't want anyone too flashy or a mike hog who went on and on about things all night - nothing annoys me more then a DJ who needs to be the center of attention. What I found with Elite was complete professionalism. During each of our meetings, they worked to understand my desires in my DJ, everything from their attire, to the crowd they would be entertaining. Our DJ, Matt, was incredible. He worked all night to keep us on track, was never over the top or annoying and kept everyone out on the dance floor all night. Elite Entertainment is truly a class act. They also provided the uplighting for our reception venue and it was perfect! Not only do they offer great DJs, they also provide incredible additional services.

The staff at Elite Entertainment worked closely with my venue to insure that I had nothing to worry about for my wedding day. Last minute, we had a wedding party change and the DJ was very willing to make the change and it went off with out a hitch! We got so many complimants on how great the music was, it really made the party.

I used Elite Entertainment for my DJ, Up-lighting, Chair Covers/Sashes, and Video Screen. Ryan was professional to work with through the whole process, with wonderful ideas and amazing organization. Everyone at our wedding thought our room looked beautiful because of their elegant up-lighting, the pretty chair covers and sashes, and our custom monogram. Not to mention the professional DJ service!!! Each service that you use with them gets you an additional discount that helps with the cost. If their bridal store would have been open when I went dress shopping, I would have used them for that too! Elite Entertainment helped "make" my wedding.

Elite was great to work with. They had great customer service and that made the experience. We had ordered the chair covers and they were very beautiful. Would recommend them 100%.

Elite Entertainment has the best wedding products in central Illinois. Their choices of linens, chairs, lighting, and drapery is amazing. Ryan is extremely professional and excellent to work with. He had some great ideas to make my reception unique and everything turned out perfect. I highly recommend them to any bride in the area!

Ryan and his team are great. Jeff was our dj and he was really nice and made sure the night went smoothly. We had created a timeline for the evening, and he stuck to the order, but made changes to it if needed, but only after checking with me or my husband first. He was really good about getting people on the dance floor. My grandma danced alongside all of my 20 something friends. :) they also did our uplighting. Beautiful and worth it!