Grooviest inclusive, female-owned DJ boutique!
$2,000 starting price
Chicago and surrounding areas
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Carrie Grucz
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AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Groove is in the Heart is a female - owned DJ collective ready to rock your party, by keeping your event running smoothly, and your guests on the dance floor all night long! We are music lovers, not music snobs, but we stay away from all cheesy wedding cliches such as chicken dances, hokey pokeys and YMCAs.
We are also there to MC your event, making announcements such as introductions of the wedding party and toasts. We are highly rated (5 stars!) across all social media because our DJs honestly CARE about your big day, and making it a raging success by working with you from day 1 to create a memorable playlist that will keep ALL your guests grooving.
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Carrie Grucz
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Carrie has been DJing ever since her days hanging out at the Fireside Bowl, where she saw only guys DJing, and wanted to show them all up. After a friend asked her to DJ a wedding, she was hooked! She instantly fell in love with getting the dance floor grooving, and getting to play such a huge role in couples big day. After an impressive 8 years working for other companies, Carrie decided to go out on her own, where she felt she could give her clients more individualized attention, and share her years of experience killing the dance floor and keeping guests of all ages dancing all night long!
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5.0
out of 5.0150 reviews
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Groove is in the Heart DJs for weddings, particularly praising DJ Clare, DJ Jessi, and DJ Chris for their professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to keep guests on the dance floor all night. The DJs are commended for their communication, song selection, and attention to detail, creating a joyful and seamless wedding experience. Guests appreciate the personalized playlists, smooth transitions, and the overall fun and groovy atmosphere provided by Groove is in the Heart DJs, making them a top choice for any event.Review photos
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Griffin W
5.0
1/22/2025
We hired Groove is in the Heart DJs for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with that decision. Our DJ was Clare, and she was super dedicated and invested in our event. Due to many factors we unfortunately left many playlist details up in the air until very close to the event date, but Clare was always patient, kind and even helpful with helping us fill out some of our missing details. We would recommend Groove is in the Heart DJs and DJ Clare for any event and would gladly hire with them again.
Kristin S
5.0
12/05/2024
We were so glad to have found Groove Is In The Heart for our wedding at Firehouse Chicago in November. DJ Jessi was perfect for us—fun, helpful, organized, professional, and great taste in music! She helped coordinate my walk down the aisle so the lyrics lined up just right…and helped orchestrate a surprise musical toast my friends had planned. The whole event was so smooth, and the soundtrack was perfect at all times. A lot of great music without being cheesy. An incredible dance part to close out the evening. Pricing was reasonable and straightforward.
The whole day was so special and joyous, and many guests were complimenting the music and asking me for the playlist. Highly recommend!
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Cecily M
5.0
11/24/2024
DJ Marjorie was a joy to work with, as was the entire GITH team. They did an amazing job of tailoring the dance floor to our preferences will following what the crowd wanted, and folks were dancing the ENTIRE night. Absolutely recommend this team to anyone looking for a groovy, dancey vibe for their big day.
J M
5.0
11/18/2024
Loved the vibe of these guys from the get go. Female owned. Hired Clare as our DJ who was fabulous. Everyone dug the music and people were dancing all night. Spot on for the price and amazing service. Would highly recommend!!
Caleb T
5.0
11/16/2024
Multiple guests commented that our wedding had the best music of any wedding they'd been to. DJ Clare was incredibly professional and easy to work with. She stuck to the themes and recommendations we gave her, and in the few instances when she played songs we hadn't approved, they were perfect picks and enhanced the mood.
Music is incredibly important to my husband and me, and we wouldn't have changed a thing. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
Jake T
5.0
11/16/2024
Groove Is In The Heart was our wedding DJ at the Firehouse Chicago. We were paired with DJ Clare who made the planning process easy and enjoyable. Music is an important part of my husband and I's relationship so we had a very clear vision for what we wanted for our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, first dance, and reception music. Clare not only executed our vision but even took some creative liberties that both surprised and delighted us.
Clare made sure the dancefloor was always packed throughout the night and really helped make this the grand, joyful celebration we wanted for our wedding. Our guests raved about the music and are still talking about how much they had 2+ weeks later. If anything, it was hard to leave the dancefloor because Clare kept playing hit after hit haha.
Cannot recommend Groove and DJ Clare enough for your wedding or special event!
Aubrey S
5.0
11/15/2024
We had the privilege to work with Chris from Groove is in the Heart and he was awesome! We had a small brunch wedding and, despite that AND only ending up with an hour of open dancing time, he got everyone out on the dance floor! He crushed both the ceremony music and the reception, couldn't recommend Groove and Chris enough!!
Matthew T
5.0
10/29/2024
Can't say enough good things about this group and our DJ, Clare. We had several meetings with the group and Clare and they we're extremely professional and pleasant to work with. Most importantly, they did such a good job the night of our wedding. We had our specific song requests and gave Clare autonomy to build a setlist around those songs and she nailed it. Highly recommend.
Sara P
5.0
10/13/2024
Chris was an amazing DJ! We had a small wedding (about 50 people) and he really knew how to get people on the dance floor all night. He set up a couple calls for us to discuss our vision and took lots of suggestions from our google doc when curating his song list. We had a magical day and Chris was so flexible in the timing of our speeches, setting up our dance floor, and having a mix of songs that everyone would enjoy. He was a perfect addition to our little nontraditional wedding and I'm so glad that we could enjoy dancing the night away.
William M
5.0
10/11/2024
DJ Chris was the best! So easy to communicate with. He kept our ceremony moving without any issues. The party was also fantastic. The dance floor was always packed and the song selection was perfect. No sleepers. He also added some of our homemade tunes on the fly. Would definitely recommend to anyone getting married in Chicago!
Jack H
5.0
10/09/2024
DJ CHRIS WAS AWESOME!! Choosing Groove is in the Heart to DJ our wedding was a great choice and we couldn’t have asked for a better night! The dancefloor was always packed and the songs flowed so seamlessly thanks to DJ Chris! We had a lot of "asks" of him pre-wedding / must play songs for the night / and queues to hit during the ceremony, dances, and speeches, and he was so receptive to it all. Thanks again Chris for a spectacular night - 10/10 recommend!
Tyler C
5.0
9/23/2024
We had an incredible experience working with Groove is in the Heart (and DJ Clare especially) for our wedding! The communication leading up to the event was wonderful, with DJ Clare taking the time to figure out our personal style & music tastes and getting to know our vision for the big day. The ceremony audio was perfect and the dancefloor was jam packed all night! She blended the "must plays" perfectly with songs that fit the vibe of the crowd. We couldn't recommend Groove is in the Heart and DJ Clare enough!
Daniel S
5.0
9/19/2024
“Oh! This girl is a real DJ!” Echoed again and again on the dance floor by our most discerning (picky?) music aficionado guests, DJ Clare was a GODSEND to our special night’s dance floor.
A gem of a person to work with from the start, she takes the job seriously – crafting the night to fit our sensibilities (as a couple and knowing who our guests would be) perfectly, but also leaving room to feel the vibe in the room and adjust up or down accordingly. (Side bar: when my partner’s mother demanded we release YMCA from the no-play list and do it, Clare knew exactly how to get the immediately evacuated dancefloor bumping again).
She has fun, adds excitement with her announcements and personality and is willing to think outside the box to make your event feel like a true party. We were blown away by the final playlist.
All DJs are not created equal! Groove is in the Heart (and DJ Clare specifically) are A+++.
juliette f
5.0
9/19/2024
We interviewed a couple DJs for our Sept 2024 wedding and once we met with Marjorie with Groove is in the Heart, we knew we found the one! Marjorie was incredible, from being the best MC, to an 80s cocktail hour, to a packed dance floor with all hits and sprinkling of emo, they CRUSHED it! Marjorie truly brought the best vibe and made our night incredible. THANK YOU!
Raisa T
5.0
9/11/2024
Evan was incredible!! Everything we could want for our wedding. Professional and warm and FUN
Emily E
5.0
9/10/2024
Chris was a phenomenal DJ! He incorporated all our required songs and stuck to our requested playlist while keeping the dance floor full all night. We let him pick the dinner songs entirely and had many compliments on the DJ throughout the night. Perfect at reading the room and building a great flow to the music. Highly recommend!
Michael M
4.0
9/06/2024
We had a great experience with our DJ, who kept the dancefloor packed all night! She was very easy to work with and made sure to include all of our must-play songs, which our guests loved. The energy was fantastic, and she knew how to keep the party going. Although we didn’t ask her to MC, her professionalism and attention to detail made the evening flow smoothly from a music perspective.
The only reason we’re giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the transitions between songs could have been smoother. There were moments where the music didn’t flow as seamlessly as it might at a nightclub, which interrupted the vibe briefly. However, this was a minor issue, and overall she did an excellent job.
We would still highly recommend her for any event where a great playlist and good vibes are the priority!
Katelyn H
5.0
9/06/2024
We are so glad that we had Clare as our wedding DJ. Our ceremony music was exactly what we wanted. She did a great job curating playlists based on what we wanted for the cocktail hour and dinner. During our first dance and the father daughter dance, we were able to give her a look to signal we were done before the song ended and it didn’t feel awkward at all. Once open dancing started, there were lots of people on the dance floor until the very end of the night. She took our specific requests and really was able to read the vibe of the room well to know what to play. Hire Clare, you won’t regret it!
Sarah M
5.0
8/15/2024
Being female owned, LGBTQ friendly, and against cheesy gimmicky wedding songs is what attracted us to Grove is in the Heart, but it was DJ Evan and Anna’s character and personality that made us love them. They are genuine, caring, and truly good people who don’t view your wedding as just a job. They were both extremely responsive from start to finish, and the entire process was flawless. Evan was open to all of our requests for cocktail hour, dinner, and the dance party. I truly believe our guests had a great time and we are forever grateful.
Niko B
5.0
8/10/2024
Marjorie was an absolute pleasure to work with and had some killer instincts when it came to setting the playlist. They were fantastic at keeping everything and everyone moving throughout the night and did a great job at mixing our personal requests with more crowd-pleasers! Would work with them again in a heartbeat!
Alysson G
5.0
8/06/2024
DJ Marjorie was amazing to work with for our wedding! They were extremely kind, communicative, and professional throughout the whole process. We left some of our key song choices to the very last minute and DJ Marjorie was so accommodating and did a great job all night. DJ Marjorie was very considerate to check in with us throughout the reception while aligning our music choices with what guests were responding to, as well as managing requests from family members. Everyone we worked with at Groove is in the Heart made the whole booking process super smooth. Really a great value for the level of service you receive during the ceremony and reception!
Amanda V
5.0
8/05/2024
My husband and I had our wedding at Room 1520 in Chicago, IL. DJ Clare was our DJ for our evening wedding and reception. Don't let Clare's quiet demeanor fool you, she is a power house at keeping the party going! Our guests kept commenting all night "this DJ is SO GOOD!" Our guests danced the night away! We would love to work with her again for any future events! The whole company was easy to work with from start to finish. We highly recommend them!
Mikayla L
5.0
7/28/2024
Groove is the Heart is the best! The reviews here are 100% accurate. We were lucky to be paired with DJ Marjorie, and they are fantastic! Marjorie was so wonderful to work with. They are professional, organized, understanding, and fun. Marjorie helped us organize our many thoughts and then created a vibe for our wedding that kept attendees ranging from 18 to 90 on the dance floor. We had multiple guests compliment the DJ and music choices during the party. They know just what to play, and when to play it to ensure you and your guests will have a great time. We can't recommend them enough. 6 stars!
Christine M
5.0
7/23/2024
DJ Evan kept everyone on the dance floor at our wedding. He put on a great Hora Loca for us (even though it was an uncommon request) and provided us with a great mix of music for a bi-cultural wedding. Highly recommend Groove is in the Heart!
Johnathan K
5.0
6/24/2024
Clare was the DJ at our wedding earlier this month. Our venue manager recommended Groove, and we were lucky enough to be matched with Clare. We knew immediately during the initial Zoom meeting that we wanted to go with her. Clare was easy to talk to and totally understood the vibe we were going for with our reception. She gave us a great questionnaire about our preferences (must play? must not play? last song of the night?) that made us feel confident that she was interested in tailoring the night to our tastes.
Throughout the process, Clare was super responsive and helpful, going so far as to offer great suggestions for parent dance songs when we were having trouble deciding on them.
On the night of our wedding, Clare absolutely killed it. Great selections all night long, mixing in indie stuff we love with classic bangers, and front loading the night with old hits that got the old people out on the dance floor, including people I’ve never seen dancing. As the night progressed, she switched it up more, and sometimes it felt like she could read our minds about what we wanted to hear. People would ask me “did you request this?”, but everything was left up to her, and we couldn’t be more happy with the vibe she created for us.
Clare also handled all the musical cues for our ceremony, and did that perfectly as well.
In the end, we left the last song of the night up to her, and she played one of our favorite songs, which she must have remembered we had mentioned in passing during one of our meetings. It was a perfect and memorable way to end our wedding reception. I could not recommend her highly enough.
Ryan L
5.0
6/23/2024
We (and our guests!) had a great experience with Groove is in the Heart. Evan was friendly and passionate right from the start and his dance floor mix was everything we wanted it to be. We wanted something a bit different than a lot of the typical wedding songs and styles and he was totally on board with and supportive of our vision (a lot of 80s new wave, disco, 2010s indie pop, and Bollywood). He was incredibly good at reading the room and keeping the floor full, his transitions were smooth and intentional, and he had clearly put care into building the set. We were thrilled with his choices and our guests were very vocal and complimentary about his work and the selections. He was also very careful about getting name pronunciations and peoples' pronouns correct during announcements and always got it right. We would absolutely recommend Evan and Groove is in the Heart.
Racheal S
5.0
6/18/2024
We loved working with Groove is in the Heart! The company was super communicative and responsive in working out the logistics for our wedding day. We worked with Marjorie as our DJ - Marjorie was an easy-going and kind presence throughout our wedding planning. They were thoughtful in providing clear instructions on how to choose our wedding music and structure our day, which made the music planning part of the wedding feel like a breeze. They understood the vibe we were going for with wedding music and delivered beautifully! We had a small wedding, which can be hard to keep a dance floor going, but people wanted to dance throughout the entire night. Most importantly, we felt Marjorie’s care and thoughtfulness throughout the entire wedding day. We appreciate all the time and energy Marjorie, and Groove is in the Heart, put into making our wedding perfect.
Natalie C
5.0
6/06/2024
We loved working with Groove is in the Heart DJ's! They were very easy to work with and schedule. Anna the office manager was helpful in finding us a DJ who fit our vibe and personalities and also ensure we were able to get the paperwork squared away easily.
We worked with Clare for our wedding and she was awesome! She totally got our music style. She played a good mix of "must plays" but also read the room really well to play songs that really got the party going and dancing all night long. She was also a pleasure to work by providing artist suggestions that we initially had forgotten to include.
Day-of, she arrived early and set up in two locations one for the ceremony and one for the cocktail hour. She even brought and held a portable speaker up for our "cake launch" instead of our cake cutting. She also did a great job at fielding folks trying to make requests and managing the crowd throughout the night. 12/10 would recommend.
Marit T
5.0
6/01/2024
The best and more!
Great organization and planning before the big day, at the rehearsal made sure everyone speaking understood the mics.
Before speeches checked in with everyone and made my nervous dad feel so comfortable.
Music choices were perfect. Took all our notes and filled in the gaps with extensive knowledge. On time and had all the equipment. Would hire again in a heartbeat! DJ was extremely important to us and the vendor we took the most care with. So glad we found Jessi and she made our fun, romantic queer wedding an AMAZING time for all!!
Matt B
5.0
6/01/2024
We absolutely loved working with DJ Clare from Groove is in the Heart! She was very communicative, collaborative, and accommodating. She nailed the vibe for all 4 stages of our wedding: Pre-Ceremony (Singer-Songwriter), Cocktail Hour (Alternative/Pop), Dinner (R&B/Soul/Jazz/Rock), and Dancing (Pop/2010s/Alternative/Party). The dance floor was continually packed and she read the room so well. We loved the overall mix of genres and songs and our guests seemed to as well despite a wide range of generations. As an emcee, Clare kept things moving on schedule and was a great presence in the reception space. Zero technical issues and zero DJ/emcee complaints. Unsolicited 5-star rating and would recommend her to any of our friends getting married in the future.
Adrian V
5.0
5/28/2024
DJ Jessi and the team were amazing to work with! Super responsive, organized and flexible. Jessi in particular made the process very seamless and easy for us who had never worked with a professional DJ before. She gave us everything we needed to craft the perfect wedding day!
Then, on the day of our wedding, Jessi was always checking in with us to make sure we were having a good time and everything was going well. She felt like an extension of our day-of team which helped us stay in the moment and enjoy our time instead of worrying about logistics.
Katie W
5.0
5/20/2024
We had DJ Evan and he was amazing! The dance floor was full the entire wedding. It was a non-stop party. He made everything so easy from getting song lists, to set up, to the final song. We love him, And would 100% recommend him and his DJ services to everyone!
Gwenyth D
5.0
5/14/2024
I worked with DJ Clare for a nonprofit organization's after-party following a fundraising Gala. She was phenomenal! I appreciated her willingness to meet before the event to talk through wants, needs, and things to avoid. She sent several emails confirming details, and a questionnaire ensuring she had the details right. Our guests, of all ages, had a fantastic time. I look forward to working with her, and Groove is in the Heart DJs, for future events!
Margaret D
5.0
5/13/2024
DJ Clare,
We do not have enough characters in this review to gush over how much we love DJ Clare and Groove in the Heart! From start to finish, Clare handled the crowd and slayed the dance floor music. Mics were set up on time and in place for speeches, requests from the guests were played in the best, most timely manner, and everyone from old to young was DANCING!! At the beginning of our wedding planning journey, we were convinced that we wanted a live band to play all of our favorite songs and stir up the crowd. Once listening to our playlist, we were assured that Clare's music would carry the night, and that it did. We are so lucky to have had the support and love show up on the dance floor. Don't think twice if you're looking for a DJ. Groove in the Heart is the way to go!!!
Michele C
5.0
5/10/2024
Marjorie from Groove Is in the Heart did a phenomenal job at our wedding. From the first few minutes of our first call, they quickly put us at ease and understood what we wanted for our music. Rather than pick every single song ourselves, we just described the vibe we were going for and Marjorie took care of the rest. The two of us are not big on dancing, but the music was so fun that we ended up dancing a lot more than we expected to, and everyone from little kids to our parents had a blast on the dance floor. Marjorie also handled our ceremony music and our toast introductions perfectly, and everything was seamless. Marjorie was fun and professional and a perfect DJ for our wedding.
Bridget K
5.0
4/05/2024
Jessi was our wedding DJ and she was absolutely amazing to work with! She helped us to seamlessly plan our wedding timeline and incorporate all the songs that were special to us throughout the night. I loved working with her throughout the whole planning process. We got so many complements on the music lineup and had the time of our lives! Thank you Jessi!
Sarah R
5.0
3/28/2024
My husband and I got married last weekend, and we still have guests telling us that their voices and bodies are recovering after screaming along to hit after hit and breaking it down on the dancefloor at our wedding!! DJ Clare was INCREDIBLE, and had every single guest - from 4-year-olds to 80-year-olds - dancing all night long. We met with DJ Clare numerous times before our wedding date, and she was always quick to respond to our questions and comments. We especially loved that Groove is in the Heart immediately sets you up with the DJ who will be DJing your wedding, because we found that is not always the case with DJ companies, and we felt so secure in knowing Clare was there from the start of our planning to the end. Do yourself a favor and hire DJ Clare for your wedding - you and ALL your guests will have the BEST night of your life!
Cole M
5.0
2/27/2024
We cannot say enough good things about Groove is in the Heart! They were incredibly easy to work with and made the entire process seamless from start to finish. We were fortunate enough to work with DJ Jessi for our wedding celebration and she was fantastic. The communication leading up to the event was outstanding and Jessi ensured that all our needs were being met. Jessi completely understood our vibe for the evening and set the mood for our entire celebration! Highly recommend using Groove is in the Heart for your next event.
Rick B
5.0
1/08/2024
We recently had the pleasure of having Evan as the DJ for our wedding Sept-2023, and it's an understatement to say he was phenomenal. We placed a great emphasis on wanting a big dance party, and also had a lengthy list of last-minute special requests, which he managed to incorporate effortlessly. His willingness to go the extra mile made our day even more special.
Evan is your go-to person. We're grateful for his contribution to our wedding and wholeheartedly recommend him.
Kevin C
5.0
12/01/2023
Groove is in the Heart did an awesome job for our wedding! Anna and DJ Evan were easy to work with - didn't require too much attention and let us do our own thing. We came with a few ideas and Evan listened and executed flawlessly - He was also super personable and flexible throughout the wedding day, which is a huge plus. Our dancefloor has repeatedly been described as "LIT" as we have recapped with friends and family in attendance. Evan did an amazing job of reading the room and changing up the vibe, when needed/requested (80's Alt really gets the people going). Highly recommend using Evan and team for your upcoming weddings and events! Thanks guys!
Lauren P
5.0
11/22/2023
Groove is in the Heart was FANTASTIC!! We worked with Jessi and she was so helpful and made our wedding day so perfect. She had a lot of resources to help us easily understand all the different music we would need to help make our day sound great!!
All of the music was spot on and we had people on the dancefloor all night long! People kept coming up to me telling me how great the mix of music was!!!
I highly recommend working with Groove is in the Heart!!
Amanda G
5.0
11/15/2023
We used Groove is in the Heart DJ's for our wedding on 9/30/2023 and we had an absolute BLAST! They were prompt with all communication. Professional and very easy to work with.
Evan was our DJ and we could tell right from the start he was exactly what we were looking for. He listened to our interests and what we were hoping our reception would be like.
There were people on the dance floor the entire night - without playing the YMCA or the electric slide! He nailed every single name pronunciation and helped keep the party going and keep us on time. He really paid attention to how people were responding to the music. He even did a great job of filtering requests from guests which we appreciated. He literally played something for everyone from country, pop, rock, R&B. He understood the assignment for this music loving bride and he absolutely delivered!
Rachel G
5.0
11/13/2023
We hired Evan for our wedding and he was awesome! He is incredibly easy to work with, a really genuine guy and made the process so simple. Our guests absolutely loved his set during our dancing, so much so that they didn't want the party to stop! I would highly recommend working with Groove is in the Heart!
Cassidy D
5.0
10/24/2023
We worked with Anna and DJ Clare and had an absolutely incredible experience. Anna was always helpful and quick to follow up with any billing/admin questions and DJ Clare was the perfect blend of confident and accommodating. She was the most down-to-earth DJ we spoke to. We had several people compliment the music at our events and ask for the playlist... I told them they'd have to hire DJ Clare!
Marina P
5.0
10/23/2023
Groove was one of the few companies where our intro call was with our actual DJ - Jessi. We thought she was super awesome and she quickly caught on to the vibe we were looking for. I also thought she had cool girl boss energy and felt confident that she would let me make weird choices, but also give us advice on what she's seen work well. Jessi also helped guide us through what songs and events she needed from us which helped us tremendously in the planning process.
Notably - our venue contact/coordinator was out on a personal emergency the day before our event (October 2023) and the venue/catering replacement staff did okay, but it was DJ Jessi who absolutely stepped up and ran the entire timeline, interfaced with the venue, bullied them into adjusted times as we were running late on dinner, I was really impressed! Save yourself Day-of-Coordinator money (if you have an easy all-in-one caterer package) and just hire an amazing DJ like Jessi!!!
Maureen C
5.0
10/20/2023
We could not be more thrilled with our decision to hire Anna and DJ Evan for our wedding! People continue to comment on our dance floor, "best dancing I've ever seen at a wedding!" and "No one wanted to leave the dance floor!"
DJ Evan did an amazing job including our music preferences and reading the room - he really knows how to bring the vibes and gracefully navigate bringing the party up to a rocking dance floor! We had them do the sound for our outdoor ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour, and indoor/outdoor dance floor; all of which was very clearly audible without being overwhelming. We had different playlists for cocktail hour/bonfire and the dance floor that were kept in mind as the music was curated during the night.
It's clear that Evan and Anna both love love! They were professional, prompt in responding, and felt like they actually cared about our event. It was such a pleasure to work with them.
Becca Y
5.0
10/16/2023
We absolutely loved working with DJ Clare!! She was so easy to work with, thought of everything beforehand, and was such a blast at the wedding. She kept the party moving and grooving and was so helpful to us throughout the planning process. Highly recommend!
Kim S
5.0
10/13/2023
We love Jessi. From the start she was so patient with us despite our lack of preparation for our initial meeting and overall indecisiveness. She handled all of our sound/microphone needs for both the ceremony and the reception, both of which went off without a hitch. For our cocktail hour she was able to create the exact mood/vibe we wanted to achieve from the very vague prompt we provided. We're not big dancers but Jessi was able to read the room and create an atmosphere that allowed our guests (who are big dancers) to have a great time. She would check in with us periodically throughout the night to make sure things were going how we wanted. We honestly have nothing but good things to say about Jessi and Groove is in the Heart in general and couldn't recommend them more to any prospective clients.
Sara G
5.0
10/12/2023
Evan was absolutely AMAZING! He was so sweet from the start, and helped make our music planning so easy! Evan was on top of everything and took in all of our suggestions. It's nice to trust your vendors and know that you don't have to worry about them. We got along so well, and it felt like having a friend DJing our wedding for us. I can't recommend them enough!
Maggie G
5.0
10/10/2023
Highly, HIGHLY, recommend Groove is in the Heart!!! We worked with DJ Jessi and her DJing was nothing short of perfection from start to finish! Dancing was the most important part of the day for us and DJ Jessi went above and beyond to make sure the dance floor was rocking. Our dancefloor was truly packed all evening and DJ Jessi used her extensive DJ knowledge to successfully incorporate our less traditional requests (jam bands music and Monster Mash). Right from our first meeting with her, we felt confident in DJ Jessi because she not only showed us that she understood what we were looking for musically for each part of our day (ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing), but also proactively raised questions/ideas that we had not yet considered or did not know we needed to consider at that early stage in the planning. DJ Jessi was also proactive about getting on the same page with our other vendors and coordinator so that she could make logistical announcements and help us stick to our wedding timeline--and we did! On wedding day and in the weeks that followed I got what felt like 1 million compliments about DJ Jessi from our guests. Could not speak more highly of DJ Jessi. Look no further and book Groove is in the Heart DJs!!!
Em D
5.0
10/09/2023
Clare from Groove is in the Heart was the PERFECT choice for our wedding. We had a few select songs in mind, but nothing built out, and she was able to perfectly intuit what we were looking for based on limited suggestions. For our first dance song (and several others throughout the night) we wanted a blend of 2 versions to be played, and she made the transitions look effortless! Clare knew how to get everyone dancing early on and faded into a wonderful pop-punk afterparty for all of our friends that stayed late. Cannot recommend a DJ more highly.
Molly S
5.0
10/04/2023
Jessi was without a doubt my best wedding vendor. She was punctual, professional and made sure our vision came to life. We had multiple meetings to discuss our vision and what we wanted from our DJ she always sent a recap email and made the extra effort to reach out to our venue coordinator. She planned a pre-ceremony sound check, coordinated with our officiant, and most importantly made sure the dance floor was always full. Her communication pre and during wedding took a huge weight off my shoulders with her attention to detail and organization I would hire Groove again in a heart beat!
Lauren B
5.0
9/25/2023
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with DJ Karissa for our big day. During our introductory Zoom meeting we could tell she was a great fit for what we were going for; she felt like a kindred spirit who really got us and our tastes. She asked us a lot of great questions, and we could quickly tell what an experienced pro she was—we felt like we were in very good hands. She helped us figure out timing and had suggestions when we needed advice. Our wedding presented a somewhat challenging situation, with a windy outdoor ceremony away from any outlets and an indoor reception, but Karissa handled everything without a hitch. During the reception I kept having my mind blown with each new song selection, because it was like Karissa was reading my mind! Music is a huge part of our life and we both had a lot of opinions and specific ideas going into the wedding, and DJ Karissa did a masterful job of curating a playlist that felt very much like us and also had everyone there enjoying themselves greatly. Several guests commented about being delighted by song choices throughout the night. We loved the soundtrack of our wedding day so much – Truly the best vibes from start to finish. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
Bridget C
5.0
9/22/2023
We booked Groove is in the Heart through a referral from our friend's wedding. DJ Claire is THE BEST. She was so great to work with providing us an outline of all of the moments throughout the night that we needed to select, many of which we hadn't thought of. She made sure to take all of our preferences into account playing all the songs we wanted on the dance floor and adding in other crowd pleasers along the same lines. We only gave vague vibes for dinner and cocktail service and she made the perfect playlists for our night off of that. We had so many guests come up to us and say they LOVED the dj and that they couldn't leave the dance floor with all the hits she was playing . Thanks DJ Clare for making our wedding so special and keeping the dance floor going!
Marissa M
5.0
9/19/2023
Another Team DJ Evan! Evan was great to work with from start to finish at our wedding at Revolution Brewery. A Skype meet-and-greet was arranged early in the process and we had an additional meeting the week before the wedding to make sure we were on the same page with the ceremony and reception intros/songs. We also had A LOT of music requests and Evan was able to accommodate with seamless transitions between songs. Needless to say, our dance floor was packed and our guests were raving. When the music can make or break a wedding, we had no complaints.
Taylor M
5.0
9/18/2023
DJ Clare was awesome to work with and made our day super smooth and full of dancing! She was super organized and really helped the day move along perfectly. Great music choices throughout the night! Couldn't recomend Clare more!
Kacy M
5.0
9/05/2023
DJ Evan was awesome to work with and made our day so incredibly fun! He was super friendly and adaptive to our music needs - HIGHLY recommend Groove is in the heart AND Evan for any of your DJing needs!! The absolute best!
Alicia L
5.0
9/04/2023
Worked with Anna and DJ Evan and I absolutely have no regrets hiring from this company. Evan was easy to communicate with before the wedding and was the absolute best the day of.
My wedding timeline was messed up and I had to change a lot of the order of events for the wedding. Evan was completely understanding and adjusted to my new schedule effortlessly.
My dance floor was always full of people, the music transitions were amazing, and one of the most important things I wanted for my music was having K-pop, anime music, and the Shrek soundtrack play throughout the day. Evan pulled this mix of music together amazingly and I had such a good time.
I’m so grateful to him and this company making my chaotic day an amazing and memorable event.
Yishi L
5.0
8/12/2023
We worked with Clare from Groove is in the Heart , and she was a star!!! We had so so many compliments on the music. To the point where some guests said they wanted to take a break from dancing but couldn't because it was too much fun. Everyone from our parents (who never dance) to fussy toddlers were up dancing. The dance floor was packed from beginning to the very end of the night. Aside from creating an amazing dance party, Clare was incredibly patient and knowledgeable during the planning process; it was clear she knew what she was doing. We asked for music to be played a certain parts of the night (with specific cut off points, volume changes, etc.), and it was all executed to perfection.
Anna H
5.0
7/31/2023
Would absolutely recommend Groove is in the Heart (particularly Evan!) to anyone and everyone. They were incredibly easy to communicate with and made the process very simple. The music at our wedding was amazing, exactly what we had asked for and our guests had the best time. There was a small hiccup in the schedule (on our end) and Evan, our DJ, was so flexible and made everything run smoothly - no one else noticed at all. They were amazing to work with and in my opinion, very well priced. Highly highly recommend!
Mallory P
5.0
7/26/2023
Groove is in the Heart DJs was the best DJ company to hire for our wedding! The team is so quick to answering emails and questions when planning. DJ Evan curated the perfect playlist from our Spotify. Our dance floor was PACKED all night and we still get compliments for how great the playlist was and we couldn't have done it without the help from this team!
Elizabeth C
5.0
7/12/2023
Do not hesitate - Groove is in the Heart is YOUR perfect DJ. We worked with DJ Clare and had the perfect collection of songs for our wedding day.
Clare was a dream to work with - we gave very general ideas for our songs and she nailed every single song. Before our event and during the reception, she was communicative and made sure we knew exactly what was going on. She worked the mood on the dance floor and we had a great time!
Female owner business and perfect wedding DJ! Book now :)
Chris J
5.0
7/07/2023
We were beyond lucky to have Evan DJ our wedding on June 30 at Revolution Brewpub. We cant say enough about how smoothly everything went for the ceremony and how he absolutely rocked it for the dance party. Starting with The Best from Tina Turner was a great personal touch and we knew we were in a great rest of the evening. You could tell Evan truly listened to our conversations and cared about getting to know us. So many of our guests commented on how great he was. One of our guests was even making a playlist for his boat with every song Evan played.
Also, Evan was nice enough to indulge our guests with a couple main character moments (as the kids say).
On top of all this, the staff of Groove are dedicated to improving the Chicago community - whether it be DJ’ing large charity events or through their efforts supporting the Drake Garden and Food pantry project in Albany Park.
We can only hope to see Evan at an event in the future!
Stefanie B
5.0
7/06/2023
We had such a wonderful experience working with Evan as our wedding DJ. He was able to coordinate three separate spaces (ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception) at our venue with music and microphones, and has such positive, calm energy every time we spoke with him. We really wanted to just spend the end of the reception dancing, but didn’t have too many preferences on the song choices, and Evan was able to run with the shortlist we gave him and turn out a great dance party. Evan and Anna at Groove Is in the Heart were both such a pleasure to work with, and were flexible and communicative any time we reached out. We’re so glad we chose Groove Is In the Heart and had Evan as a part of our wedding day!
Shelby P
5.0
7/05/2023
We had the BEST experience working with Groove is in the Heart DJs for our wedding!! DJ Evan was incredible from the initial meeting until the final song of our after party - he was quick & communicative, open to all of our ideas and did an exceptional job weaving our personalities into each part of the wedding day/reading the vibe of the reception throughout the evening. Our guests agreed it was "impossible to leave the dance floor" and we'll cherish those memories forever. Cannot recommend enough!!
Nicola C
5.0
7/01/2023
We chose Groove is in the heart because of the reviews on the Knot and our venue recommended them and we are so glad we went with them. They responded to our initial ask really quickly and once we had a quick chat about what we wanted, Clare was assigned to our wedding. From our first chats with Clare we knew we would have a great party! She listened to our ideas, gave some great music suggestions and because she knew our venue was able to discuss audio and vibe. Clare was really easy to talk to and really helpful before the wedding. On the day she helped everyone that was giving a speech or part of the ceremony. The music was fantastic throughout and really fit what we were hoping for. There was a lot of dancing! Thank you, Clare. You were fantastic!
Carly W
5.0
6/27/2023
If you are even considering hiring Groove is in the Heart for DJ services, this is your sign to DO IT! DJ Evan helped us cultivate an amazing playlist for our wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception). He was amazing to work with, very responsive, and honestly helped us think of things we wouldn’t have realized ourselves. Evan always had our best interests in mind. He took our list of songs and completely understood the vibe we were going for. Our dance floor was grooving the entire night!
Apart from being a fabulous DJ, it is clear that Evan is an amazing individual. The team at Revolution Brewing knew him well and shared that he is one of their absolute favorite DJs to work with. He is a kind and caring individual, who radiates positive energy.
We are so grateful to have had Evan and Groove is in the Heart on our team. We had the most special day!
Mallory M
5.0
6/12/2023
We had a wonderful experience with Groove is in the Heart and DJ Evan. From our first meeting we could tell that Evan was excited to be a part of our big day, which meant so much to us. We provided quite a few songs and Evan put them together perfectly and made our night so special and fun. Leading up to our wedding he really put us at ease at our meeting, he was prepared and knew exactly what kind of vibe we wanted to have throughout the entire night. Evan worked very well with all of our vendors and left us feeling confident with him all night long.
Kate J
5.0
5/29/2023
I cannot thank Groove is in the Heart DJs and specifically DJ Clare enough!! Clare was so lovely to work with, very communicative, and easy-going. She helped us throughout the planning process and made sure we were covered for song selections for all the important pieces of our reception. I had no worries during the day because she took care of us completely, making sure our day was perfect!
Our party started off with a packed dancefloor from the start! Clare read the room perfectly for song selections and we had the absolute best time! I've already recommended her to our engaged friends and think you should book with Groove is in the Heart today!
Karen K
5.0
5/07/2023
Could not rave more about this amazing group or our dj Clare. We knew the music would be key to keeping our wide variety of guests on the dancefloor, and with only minimal direction from us Clare hit the perfect tone all night - never cutting songs too short, switching the mood when it was needed - we got compliments on our dancefloor and wedding all night and I told everyone it was all Clare! Super professional and awesome to work with, you can’t go wrong with these gals!
Zibi B
5.0
4/20/2023
DJ Jessi was fantastic. She provided us with lots of good advice on what types of songs to look for for dances with parents, dance floor songs, dinner music, and when songs should start and stop. She hit a lot of genres of music, including the all ages dance music, then moving to top 40/R&B, and also a handful of ethnic dance songs that were popular among our guests.
At the event itself, she was helpful in herding all the sheep to walk through what would happen for ceremony
Good communication both before the event and during. She worked well with our bridal party and people giving toasts. Most importantly, she kept people dancing!
Megan P
5.0
4/17/2023
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Clare for our wedding and she was lovely! We had several meeting to go over what type of music we are looking for and how we wanted the night to flow. She asked a bunch of questions and she always responded to our emails in a very timely manner. We felt like she really listened to us and what we wanted out of our wedding and it showed by how much fun we had! There was not a song we didn't dance to and we got so many compliments on the music. 10 out 10 would absolutely recommend her to everyone!! We would not change a thing!!!