Stress Free Weddings
$1,800 starting price
Starved Rock, LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa, Mendota, Princeton
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JC "Phillips" Heerdt
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Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event. We approach each wedding, understanding that it is a personal and unique experience. Our goal is to make your reception a ’stress-free’ experience.
Serving the Starved Rock Region of Illinois (LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa, Utica) - also Mendota, Princeton, Morris, Yorkville, Joliet, Metamora, Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon. (Some of the Pro photos of us in action courtesy of McConville Studios and Seth Morris Photography. BOW Video from Totally Kreative Video.)
Just a note: We love all the attention we are getting from Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield and south. However, this can be pretty far from our home base. Anything farther south of Metamora is pretty much going to require a travel fee. The rest of our area is north to Dixon/Oregon/DeKalb/far Western suburbs, west to Princeton/Kewanee, and east to Joliet. Unfortunately, The Knot doesn't have a north central Illinois market. Thanks for understanding. :)
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JC "Phillips" Heerdt
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"We get one shot to get this right. Planning and attention to detail is everything. After my wedding DJ called my wife by her maiden name all night, I knew when I started my own company what was important. Removing all the additional stress from your wedding day, covering all the details, and throwing a great party!"
JC, a former radio personality, has been MCing and DJing weddings in the Starved Rock area for 15 years, 2020 marks the 10th wedding season for Guys on the Radio: DJ Service.
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4.9
out of 5.0120 reviews
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Guys on the Radio received high praise for their exceptional DJ services at weddings. Reviewers highlighted the DJs' professionalism, ability to keep guests on the dance floor, and attention to detail in creating memorable moments like special dances. The planning tools provided by the DJ service were commended, and guests appreciated the unobtrusive yet engaging MCing. Overall, the DJs were described as talented, reliable, and instrumental in making wedding celebrations smooth, fun, and unforgettable.Review photos
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Carolynn K
5.0
10/28/2024
If you are looking for a wedding DJ that has energy, passion and keeps that dance floor rockin’, you HAVE to call Guys in the Radio! The communication from the start was excellent- they have a detailed questionnaire to get to know you and your guests well ahead of time. We had some custom ideas for our grand entrance and he ROCKED it! (Could definitely pass as Dan Akroyd’s voiceover! 😎) Our Shoely-wed Game went flawlessly! Their lighting set the mood and their timeline for the day helped keep folks on the dance floor of ALL ages… many of our guests commented on the flow and how awesome he was! Finally.. if you are on the fence for the ‘special dance’, DO IT! It made our night and brought us to tears!!!!!!We will recommend JC and Guys on the Radio for years to come!
Julia S
5.0
9/30/2024
Hello JC!!!! Andrew’s mom, Julia, here from Saturday night! You are an incredibly gifted and talented DJ! From the first moment you said hello - you captivated the attention of everyone with your perfect “DJ voice” - the music selection was incredible all night and kept people on the dance floor, my son and now daughter, were beaming the entire night and loved every minute of it! You handled all the speeches perfectly and made things flow so smoothly - and never once did it feel like you were trying to be the center of attention or make yourself known through the night - you kept it all about Andrew and Emily and focused on making them shine. And that final song…..wow. I have no words to fully explain the awesomeness of that moment. Everyone’s voice was so clear and strong and you could hear it all perfectly. Outstanding job. And then the video! Wow!!!!!!! That is the best gift and keepsake and wraps up the evening so wonderfully. thank you for making this night so wonderful for us all!!!!!! Julia
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Amanda B
5.0
9/29/2024
Kevin was an absolutely amazing DJ! He is very professional and kind. All of our guests were raving about how well he was mixing. Very flexible & easy to work with. Our day wouldn't have been as smooth without him! The Photo Booth was amazing as well & guests had a lot of fun!
Chelsea R
5.0
9/23/2024
Kevin Kramer was our DJ and we couldn't have been happier. He did an incredible job of helping us to merge our very diverse music tastes and had the dance floor bumping all night long. Super professional and an all-around cool dude.
Jake P
5.0
9/16/2024
We could not have asked for a better experience. The entire process was so easy, the event moved smoothly and guests had so much fun! If we did it again we would change nothing!
Meghan V
5.0
9/11/2024
Caryn was so professional and helpful when getting our wedding timeline together. Her and Tony made an awesome team on our wedding day! They kept us on schedule and made sure to give us a few moments to enjoy our day! They made the environment so fun when it was time for dancing. We had a great time thanks to them!
Rebecca M
5.0
8/25/2024
Guys on Radio was such a great choice for DJ! The planning tools they provide were so helpful. Kevin was the best! He kept us on track and organized all night but also kept our party going! We had the dance floor going all night long and had an absolute amazing wedding night. So many of our guests complimented Kevin’s work and how fun he made our evening. Thank you Kevin and the Guys on radio team for being such a great part of our day!
Ryan P
5.0
8/25/2024
JC and the folks at Guys on the Radio: DJ Service are THE folks to use for your wedding. We were recommended to them by our photographer and after meeting with JC and having one conversation we knew they were the ones for us. JC and his team were punctual, organized, and courteous. They made our big day easier even 1 year out. If we had a question, even unrelated to their services, they always had a good answer or advice. With JC at the lead on the day of our wedding he was always there to make sure we were ready for the next assignment. The day of is a blur for the bride and groom for sure and it will for sure go off without a hitch using Guys on the Radio.
Meghan B
5.0
8/25/2024
JC was the best DJ we could have asked for! He was so easy to work with and made all of our ideas come to life. He kept people dancing all night and weeks after our wedding we’re still getting compliments about our music. Thank you for making our day perfect!
Joan F
5.0
7/30/2024
From the moment we met on FaceTime I knew we had made the right DJ choice. Karyn Brown was excited and eager to make our wedding day perfect. From the brief outline I gave her she molded the event into a memorable day and evening, our fairy tale. Our guests danced the night away. We were all so sorry when we had to say good night.
Zackary A
5.0
7/21/2024
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Guys on the Radio for our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions we made for our special day. Our DJ, JC, was phenomenal from start to finish.
JC's professionalism, energy, and ability to read the crowd were unmatched. He kept the dance floor packed all night and played a perfect mix of songs that had everyone, from our youngest guests to our oldest, dancing and having a fantastic time.
One moment that truly stands out was our special "second" first dance. It was something out of my wildest dreams—so beautiful and breathtaking that it brought me to tears alongside my bride. JC orchestrated this moment with such precision and heart, making it an unforgettable highlight of our wedding.
If you're looking for a DJ who can create magical, memorable moments and keep your guests entertained all night long, look no further than Guys on the Radio. JC exceeded our expectations in every way, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Highly recommend!
Lisa F
5.0
7/13/2024
JC made our wedding reception absolutely magical. Everything was well done and professional, and he kept guests dancing all night long. The JC Special was worth every penny - we kept it a surprise and it was a moment I will remember the rest of my life! I recommend Guys on the Radio with no hesitation!
Diana V
5.0
7/09/2024
I truly wish i could give a higher rating. They have such attention to detail and worked so closely with us to make our day so special. they even sent us a special gift that i will cherish forever. THESE ARE THE GUYS YOU WANT!!!!!
Megan W
5.0
7/06/2024
Caryn was our DJ and she was amazing. She did everything perfectly. She kept in contact with us from the initial meeting about a month out before our wedding to the point of the wedding. She was a great MC and DJ kept the night going, even though it was hot as it could be and not many people want to be on the floor she kept her cool and kept getting someway of people to get involved.
Alina C
5.0
7/06/2024
I would highly recommend guys on the radio!
Ava C
5.0
2/03/2024
We booked JC to be our DJ and he was amazing! We had so much fun and so did our guests! He really knew how to keep the energy alive the whole night!
Kristen S
5.0
1/04/2024
Our wedding celebration was elevated to great heights thanks to the incredible talent of Guys on the Radio. We had a suite of services from them and all were impeccable. We used Guys on the Radio for their DJ, Flash Foto Booth, Totally Kreative Video for videography, Sisters Stress Free Planning, and Adam Jamsa as an officiant., which was so incredibly convenient to have all together. This review will cover the first two, as the rest I have reviewed separately and were all phenomenal (and it will save space typing)
Kevin Kramer was our DJ. He was fantastic to work with and has a deep knowledge of musicality. We had an alternative wedding, so had a different style of music than is typical for a wedding played for our day, and Kevin did a phenomenal job seamlessly blending music that we wanted to play with crowd-pleasing hits, keeping the dance floor alive and our guests thoroughly entertained. I had guests comment on how it was the best music they had had at a wedding and was music they would have wanted to hear themselves. Kevin’s professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to read the room created for an unforgettable experience. Kevin truly made our wedding reception a party to remember, and we wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in search of a phenomenal DJ.
We also had Kevin perform live for our cocktail hour and it was a beautiful touch to the overall ambiance. His performance was top notch and he has a great variety of songs to curate his live setlist with. We were thoroughly impressed and guests loved the entertainment while enjoying cocktail hour.
Finally, we had the Flash Foto Photobooth as well and guests were using it all night. They came with great props, a modern photobooth setup, and we loved that there were instant print outs for everyone and we got a book with all the photos and signed by everyone that took a photo plus USB with digital versions at the end. The entertainment and sentimental value from the photobooth made it well worth it.
I would highly recommend the Guys on the Radio for all of their services for anyone looking for convenience with extremely high quality professional output!
Allison W
5.0
11/28/2023
Guys on the Radio did an amazing job!! We hired them for the DJ, the Photo Booth, the Officiant, and the Sisters Event Planning!
DJ REVIEW:
Their DJ wedding form was super detailed and let us include songs that were "Must-Plays" and "Please play if you have time" and "Please don't play". They asked about our music tastes, our guests' music tastes, and played an awesome selection of music that had guests on the dancefloor for the whole night.
We had separate musicians for the ceremony (i.e., violinists), and Guys helped set up any audio they needed. Also, they provided microphones for speeches/toasts and helped keep the night going on schedule by making announcements and really keeping the energy up.
PHOTO BOOTH REVIEW:
The Photo Booth was so much fun, and the guests loved it and all the dress-up hats and signs. Every guest who wanted one got a photobooth picture strip printed out, and the person running the booth compiled a spiral-bound book of everyone's photostrips, as well as gave them colored pens to write little notes to us. Such a cute keepsake!
OFFICIANT REVIEW:
See review under Adam Jamsa (officiant)!
SISTERS EVENT PLANNING REVIEW:
The Sisters were a last minute addition courtesy of the husband's father, and we honestly don't know how we could've done this without them. They made the wedding completely seamless, and we cannot recommend them enough.
From rehearsal to getting ready to guiding the bridal party during the ceremony to cleaning up at the end of the day - it was all perfect. I'm (the wife) a perfectionist and constantly worried about everyone, and the Sisters let me relax for the day because I trusted their capable hands. Not having to clean up at the end of the night was so, so nice (because I was dead exhausted).
The Sisters, the DJs, the Officiant, and the Photo Booth workers were all so kind and seemed so happy to be a part of our day. We cannot thank and recommend them enough.
Taylor N
5.0
11/22/2023
I will be recommending Guys on the Radio to everyone getting married! JC was very professional and easy to work with. He took our requests and suggestions and amplified them to exceed our expectations! I recommend the JC Final Dance - it was one of our favorite parts of the day.
Samantha M
5.0
11/15/2023
Working with JC, Peggy, Lana, the whole crew really, made the entire process simple, easy, and comfortable as they helped us navigate which songs, timeline, the ceremony, and so much more! I could not recommend them more. I am lucky to have worked with this group both professionally and as a 2023 bride! They truly are fantastic and make sure your big day is the best that it can be. So a big thank you to Guys on the Radio-I am so thankful for you!
Kristi A
5.0
10/04/2023
We had Caryn from guys on the radio. She was great. Even though we didn't have a huge dance crowd she felt the room out and kept the music going. Caryn handled everything with professionalism. Anytime it was time to do something on the timeline she was always right there to help. She was amazing. and we highly recommend this company.
Faith S
5.0
10/03/2023
JC and his entire team were incredible to work with! Their professionalism and organization was unmatched. We had scheduled meetings leading up to the day, reminder/informational emails, an online portal to make sure no detail was missed, and a very smooth day. I (bride) didn’t have to answer a single question the day of, everything was totally taken care of ahead of time.
On top of that, JC had so many great tips & ideas I hadn’t even thought of. Plus, he kept the dance floor PACKED the entire night, which was so important to us!
I can’t say enough good things about JC & Guys on the Radio!
Olivia J
5.0
9/26/2023
Planning our day with Bob was so easy. He was easy to reach and communicate with, answered our questions, helped us brainstorm, and his coordination the day of was flawless. Even when we were running behind, or had no concept of what time it was, he was calm and collected. He played all the songs we wanted, none of the songs we didn't, and really took our creative direction and ran with it.
Elizabeth M
5.0
9/24/2023
Caryn was extremely professional, easy to work with, fun, and engaging. She brought life to the party, accommodating our needs and preferences. Communication was top-notch, with her being patient with us for a few song selections we had difficulty picking. She made our special day enjoyable and come to life.
Lauren R
5.0
9/13/2023
Peggy and JC were a great team and had solid communication with me from beginning to start. They are genuinely very nice people (as a bonus) and you could tell they take their job very seriously but know how to lighten things up when needed. Peggy was very organized and was there for me to answer all my questions. JC is great at what he does and did a nice private dance for my hubby and I with our vows interlinked within our last dance song. This was a nice special touch. I'm happy that I choose them both for my wedding. If you're from the central valley area, this duo will be perfect for your wedding.
Hayley M
5.0
9/11/2023
WOW! Jon was absolutely amazing, he did exactly what we wanted! I was so happy he was able to edit some of the songs to an appropriate length for a wedding and was able to judge the crowd to ensure that the dance floor remained packed!
Would highly recommend this company to any couple that is looking to have a DJ that will get to know you and coordinate to match your taste perfectly!!
Jennifer S
5.0
9/11/2023
Everything and everyone was so nice, they were so accommodating to the little kids as well! We really appreciate them coming out, and helping with the big day!
Kelsey N
5.0
6/12/2023
Guys on the Radio and Kevin Kramer were amazing! Couldn’t recommend them enough! The music was perfect for the crowd and kept people on the dance floor! They were also super helpful in moving the night along and keeping things on a schedule, letting us enjoy the night and feel more at ease!
Michelle L
5.0
5/20/2023
The Guys on the radio were extremely kind, fun and helpful in the planning of our day and making it special! Everyone had so much fun!
Jennifer D
5.0
5/09/2023
We cannot recommend Guys on the Radio & JC enough. We were absolutely floored by our wedding & how smooth it went, our dance floor went all night long! From our ceremony, to our announcements to the reception- he exceeded every expectation & we received SO MANY compliments on his special second first dance. Having these memories of our big day is priceless. We would recommend him over and over again! 100/10!
Andrew R
5.0
4/17/2023
During our wedding, we utilized JC--owner of Guys on the Radio--as our DJ, along with several branches of his company, including the Sisters Stress Free Planning, Flash Foto Photobooth, and the live Trio. Words cannot even begin to express just how thrilled we were to work with JC and his team! They made the entire day sooooo special and one we will truly NEVER forget :) This was made possible through several Facetime meetings with JC to discuss various details, texts with Kevin concerning our live playlist, and the Sisters emailing/calling to coordinate our arrangement details to ensure they were able to maximize their tear-down time. Wedding planning is not the easiest task, but Stress Free Event Group: Guys on the Radio 100% earned their name and deserve every bit of praise they have coming their way! Well done everyone and thank you for the forever memories :)
In addition to the entire team, if you decide to utilize JC as your personal DJ, please know that his second-first dance finale is one that you and your spouse will NEVER forget!
Hannah H
5.0
12/30/2022
Jon and Angela were our DJ and officiant and they were fantastic to work with! They both took the time to meet with us over FaceTime before the wedding so they could get to know us as a couple and to find out what exactly we expected from them on the day of our wedding! Jon had an assistant that I unfortunately don’t remember the name of but she was also very helpful! Angela had a beautiful script for our wedding and Jon and his assistant knew how to keep the guests entertained and the party alive until the very end! Huge thank you to Angela, Jon and Jon’s assistant that night!!
Jillian L
4.0
11/23/2022
Guys on the Radio was recommended for our wedding at Starved Rock so we decided to book with them! They offer a LOT more than just DJ services. The photobooth, the monogram light, the Sisters clean up, ceremony sound. It was all really great! There were a couple minor details that could be improved like our DJ didn't really "emcee" the wedding (for example: "We're gonna slow it down for this next song") while the music was played. I also assumed the chorus of songs chosen for the introductions would be played but they were played from the beginning.
Vendor response 11/23/2022
Hi Jillian. Congratulations on your wedding. I am so sorry we missed the boat on your we...
dding. It appears details were missed and I am working with my team who MCed/DJed your wedding. Expectations of what we do vs what you wanted were not met 100%. For that, we will work harder to make sure no other couple experiences this. Thank you for your feedback. - JC
Karen S
5.0
11/01/2022
BEST DAY EVER!!! I can’t say enough about Guys on the Radio!!! Extremely helpful throughout the whole process of making our wedding perfect!!
Everyone that helped us was super sweet and professional!! Jaimie was so amazing, and so sweet, and Kevin was awesome!! Everyone at my wedding raved about them!!! Peggy and the stress-free set up and take down was perfect!! They brought my vision to life and then some! Everything looked so beautiful!!! I couldn’t help but cry!! Adam, what else can I say other than PERFECTION!!! He was amazing through out the whole process, and it turned out to be so beautiful!!! My guest couldn’t stop talking about him!!!
I want to thank everyone at Guy’s on the Radio, from the bottom of our hearts, YOU GUYS ROCK !!!
Teresa D
5.0
10/23/2022
Our specific DJ was Bob Tieman and he was AMAZING! I cannot put into words how wonderful he is! So nice, helpful, and played everything we wanted and more. He made our day so amazing and we are so thankful!!!
Ashley B
5.0
10/03/2022
Guys on the Radio were a perfect fit for my wedding. We had a meeting with JC a month before the wedding and he went through every little detail and put it all on a google doc for me to reference and add/change things. The played great music and my friends and family were constantly on the dance floor. Thank you!
Vendor response 10/03/2022
Thank you Ashley! What a beautiful wedding day for you and Casey! -JC
Allison Y
5.0
9/11/2022
Choose Guys on the Radio! Jeremy was our DJ for our wedding reception and he was great right from the start. He was easy to communicate with through the whole wedding process and helped keep us on track. Jeremy did everything we asked for and more. He added special touches with added audio and made the most special moment with the 2nd First dance. We wanted our wedding to be fun with a filled dance floor the whole night. Jeremy made this happen as he kept things flowing nicely. He really is more like a reception coordinator and a DJ. Kevin Kramer performed at our wedding ceremony and during our reception hour and was amazing! He sang and played all of our requests beautifully. We really cannot recommend these guys enough.
Vendor response 10/03/2022
Aww! Thank you so much Allison! We partied till they kicked us all out! Lol. Great nig...
ht for you and Dugan. - JC (Jeremy)
Amy R
5.0
9/09/2022
JC and his crew were absolutely AMAZING to say the least. The music was perfectly tailored to our guests, young and old, and the dance floor was filled the entire night! He completely understood the vibe we were going for, the wedding ceremony and after went so smoothly led by his direction. I felt so calm and comfortable as he led us through the day/night. THESE GUYS ARE AWESOME. I highly recommend them for any event!
Taylor B
5.0
9/08/2022
Everything I wanted & more!! JC helped us with our timeline & made the night run SO smoothly!! He listened to our ideas & our music styles & exceeded every expectation we had. Plus he gave us the best surprise toward the end of the night that is BY FAR my favorite moment of the night. HIGHLY recommend!!
Allison B
5.0
9/08/2022
Highly recommend for your special event. Guys on the Radio was a great choice for our wedding reception. They listen to what you ask for and exceed expectations. Very easy to work with and communicate with! 10/10 recommend!
Jessica F
5.0
9/07/2022
SOO many of our friends used Guys on the Radio for their wedding and we knew it was one of our MUST HAVES for ours! JC was our DJ that night and we could not have asked for a better night! JC was great to work with from the beginning with planning and made us feel so relaxed leading up to the day! The event ran extremely smooth and he made sure to keep us on track with time! He made sure our guests requests were played and kept the party going! We also rented the photobooth as well that they offer and our guests really enjoyed that as well! Overall would hire them again in a heartbeat and would advise anyone in the area to definitely take a look at them!
Jacqueline W
5.0
9/07/2022
How do I even begin to express the gratitude I have for guys on the radio? They really made the entire wedding a dream. They were so professional and kept everything moving along smoothly and really knew how to keep the crowd dancing throughout the entire night.
They were so helpful throughout the entire process of the wedding, meeting several times to go over expectations prior to the wedding day. They also had packages with other services they provided and connected you with everything you would need to have a wedding go smoothly. We added stress free clean up in our package and it was one of the best decisions we made. We were able to interact with our guests the entire night and not have to worry about being distracted by having to clean up. The cleaning crew also did an amazing job at cleaning discreetly and neatly. Everything was packed together neatly in boxes and easy to put in the back of your car.
JC was our DJ, and he was so nice every step of the way and really made you feel special on your special day. I honestly regret not being able to converse with him more throughout the night because he just made it so magical. It was so stress free that my husband and I were just able to stay in the moment the entire evening without a care in the world because we knew we could trust JC to move everything along smoothly. I am honestly speechless at just how amazing they were.
At the end of the night, my husband and I had a last dance, where it was just the two of us. JC had recorded our vows and the speeches throughout the reception and played parts of them during our last dance. I'm tearing up just thinking about it. They really made our wedding into a day that will forever hold so much joy and happiness in our hearts. The memories they helped us create are beyond how we could ever repay them. I would choose them over and over and over again for any event.
LeighAnn K
5.0
9/07/2022
The best dj service around!!! J.C is the best!!! Kept everything on schedule and every person had a great time!
As the bride this service took so much stress off of me that I was able to just have fun
We also had other parts of this company as venders and I highly recommend getting all the options with them!
Photo booth is always a great time
The sisters was so worth the extra money they did an amazing job setting up and tearing down so our families were able to just have fun
Natalie S
5.0
8/13/2022
Do yourself a favor and hire Guys on the Radio right now!
My now husband and I had nothing but great experiences working with Guys. JC was so great with scheduling and talking through everything we wanted for our wedding day. The online portal that they use for you to input requests is very user friendly, and then it was great to have a final meeting with JC before the wedding to go over everything once more.
Our guests loved the music played and the energy and extra things they did made our day so much fun, I couldn't get myself off the dance floor! We had our ceremony sound done through Guys service as well, and they did an amazing job.
If you are able to, get the JC DJ Package. JC is the owner of the company, and with this package he will be your DJ. Along with the package you get JC's finale, the 2nd first dance. During this JC does a special surprise, that I'm not going to spoil, but I will tell you, YOU WANT THIS! We were completely blown away by this special surprise, an it was just the perfect way to end the night. Our guests are still talking to us about how much they loved the surprise and wish they had something like that for their wedding. I cannot recommend Guys on the Radio enough, and just know if you hire them they will help the day go flawlessly and ensure you have a great time!
Alyssa T
5.0
6/27/2022
Jon at Guys on the Radio was simply amazing. He made our ceremony seamless for our soloists and our officiants. The music selection was excellent and kept the dance floor busy all night long with people giving us compliments throughout the night. We couldn’t recommend a better DJ group for your wedding.
KayCee M
5.0
4/06/2022
JC was exactly who we needed for our day! My husband is Deaf, so we had several Deaf friends in attendance as well as lots of parents who needed to leave kind of early with their kiddos. Despite not being the easiest audience to cater to in terms of music, JC kept things really fun and was a great MC. At the end of the night he surprised us with a VERY special last dance and honestly if you're considering Guys On the Radio, just know that that alone will be worth it!! Very communicative and professional, we can't recommend them enough :)
Amanda L
5.0
12/28/2021
JC made our night!! His online planning tools and facetime calls helped my husband and I feel comfortable leading up to the day. His end of the night surprise wow’d our guests and will forever be a cherished memory for us. JC took the time to learn and accurately pronounce every single person in our wedding party. Professional, fun and energetic. 10/10 would recommend!
Leslie L
5.0
12/08/2021
From my first phone call with JC, I knew I was going to hire Guys on the Radio to DJ our wedding. Their email reminders and planning website were helpful at pulling out all the info they needed to make the day go smoothly. Upon meeting JC, I knew we made the right choice. He and his team are truly there to make sure you have the best day. He incorporated our eclectic mix of tunes effortlessly throughout the night. They even worked with us through a few quirky requests and made sure it all fit within our timeline. We received many compliments from guests on the music and the dance floor was lively all night. A sweet little bonus was what they call the “second first dance” which included a recording of our vows mixed with music. It was such a sweet little moment he created! We also took advantage of the Sisters Planning add-on package. It was HANDS DOWN the best money we spent. Ashley and her team did so much more than set up and take down decorations. She helped our rehearsal and ceremony go smoothly. She checked in on us and delivered drinks, offered to bring a second plate of food during dinner, and packed away everything as neatly as it arrived. Overall, they deserve 10 out of 5 stars and the only bad part was that the night seemed to end too soon!
Dara G
5.0
12/06/2021
If you want to have a fantastic time at your wedding, book Guys on the Radio. My husband and I didn't do the works in terms of lights, or a lot of upgrades but we wanted someone who ultimately would make our lives easier and set the tone for the night when the party began. Well that's exactly what we got. I'm particular about music, and good dj work in general and no complaints there. JC was able to perfectly time the ceremony with just a little discussion beforehand. The dance portion started off perfectly and got everyone moving and onto the dance floor immediately rather than sitting on the sidelines awkwardly waiting to see who goes first. I made a playlist to help guide the night and JC used the vast majority of songs I provided and tailored them among others that worked to the crowd for the rest of the night. Also! Bonus was using one of the add on services where the girls do decoration set up for you. Probably one of the best decisions I made just to make getting ready a priority with all of my girls through the morning and to allow time for hair and photos before the ceremony. They also offer a clean up service but for our particular needs we were good with just the set up. Overall, I couldn't recommend them more. I know it's a bit more expensive for a DJ but for the exceptional service and the overall result I would say it's well worth it. I've been to weddings where the DJ just ignores the provided playlist, or doesn't know how to get the crowd moving and it certainly makes a difference. Another sweet bonus that I wasn't expecting was receiving audio of our vows mixed with a song afterwards. Just a really thoughtful touch. So thanks Guys on the Radio for the amazing night! I'll definitely recommend to anyone who asks in the future.
Vendor response 12/07/2021
Thank you Dara!
Hannah P
5.0
11/30/2021
JC and Guys on the Radio were amazing! They helped us through everything from our replanning through the day of. They were on top of everything and met with us to answer all of our questions. Their online platform is so user-friendly and gives you everything you need. Their outlines for the entire event are detailed. The flow of the evening was beyond perfect, and the blend of music kept the dance floor full all night long! BEST EVER!
Jessica W
5.0
11/04/2021
Best DJ ever! So many compliments on our songs at the reception, and JC did a great job mixing them together. The surprise he did for us at the end was the best part of the whole night. It was so unique and was the most memorable moment of my life. Highly recommend. Thank you JC!
Paige R
5.0
10/30/2021
I highly recommend Guys on the Radio/Sisters Clean Up! The entire planning process was so easy with JC. We had three zoom calls which worked so well for us as we no longer live in the area. On top of that they use an online planner tool which was useful to keep me organized. JC and team kept us on schedule from cocktail hour on and kept my stress level so low! He kept the dance floor packed and having a blast. Once the reception was over I was still stress free as Sisters Clean Up took over packing everything up for us. Overall 10/10!!
JC also included a surprise for us which we were not expecting. It only added to how great their services were! Can't give away details otherwise it wouldn't be a surprise but definitely an additional reason to book!
Meagan M
5.0
10/23/2021
amazing thank you for doing our wedding
Wendy K
5.0
10/19/2021
I highly recommend Guys on the Radio for all your wedding services. JC responds almost immediately to messages and was so understanding and cooperative when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID. JC did an amazing job keeping everyone on the dance floor. He played what was asked by the bride and groom and took requests from the guests. The dance floor was jammed all evening long with people having a great time.
We also used the cleanup services. Peggy and Heidi did an outstanding job cleaning up, bagging and boxing everything that had to be taken home. All we had to do was load the vehicles the next day and drive off.
I highly recommend Guys on the Radio for all your wedding needs. You will not be disappointed.
Morgann S
5.0
8/30/2021
These guys are AMAZING!! They did everything and MORE for us at our wedding on August 21. I could never thank them enough for all they did. We asked and they performed. We told them the type of music we liked and they did it!! Absolutely impressed and loved every minute of our special day. To the ceremony music to the reception music, it was perfect!! Our second first song had me in tears as they incorporated our vows into the song. ♥️♥️
Vendor response 08/31/2021
Aww! Thanks Morgann. We appreciate your kind words. -JC
Jackie K
5.0
8/10/2021
Guys on the Radio are the best! Listened to all of our requests, played a great selection of music and helped us create a timeline that kept our reception rolling smoothly!
Vendor response 08/31/2021
Thank you Jackie! - JC
Shelli M
5.0
7/26/2021
Guys on the radio did an amazing job DJ’ing our wedding. So organized, a well oiled machined. They helped keep the wedding on track and followed a timeline. We had Kevin Kramer play live music along with a violinist they coordinated. Loved it. Can’t recommend them enough.
Vendor response 08/31/2021
Thanks Shelli! Glad to hear you loved Kevin and the live music element to your day! -JC
Brooke V
5.0
7/06/2021
Guys on the Radio was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! JC was so easy to work with and accommodated all of our requests. If you plan on working with them - make sure you pick a package with "The Sisters". Peggy and her team made our day stress free! She was there from the rehearsal to the end of our wedding night making sure everything was being taken care of. I will be recommending Guys on the Radio to all my friends and family!
Vendor response 07/06/2021
Thank you so much Brooke! You and Harold are amazing. Thanks so much for trusting us wi...
th your wedding day. -JC
Reed G
5.0
7/06/2021
Guys on the Radio are the best! Jon walked us through the whole process and made recommendations to make our big day special. Very professional, great price, and great music!
Thanks again!
Vendor response 07/06/2021
Awesome! Thanks Reed. Glad everything was a hit this weekend! - JC
Devyn S
5.0
7/06/2021
Couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. To me, a DJ is one of the most important parts of a wedding...I knew I needed a DJ that would get everyone on the dance floor and having fun. JC did just that AND exceeded our expectations. I still have people commenting how great they really were. Kevin was awesome for the live music - such a fun touch to cocktail hour! My wedding would not have run so smoothly if it weren’t for JC and Kevin. My husband & I aren’t big dancers, so we almost opted out of the second first dance...but all I have to say is..if you don’t think you want to do a second first dance..you’re wrong and you DO want to do it! Totally one of the best parts of the night. Hats off to JC & Kevin! Highly recommend!
Vendor response 07/06/2021
Thank you so much Devyn! So glad you decided to do the second first dance. ;) - JC
Lauren U
5.0
7/03/2021
We could not have asked for a better DJ! From the planning to the seamless transitions between songs, Guys on the Radio really made our wedding reception a night to remember!
Vendor response 07/06/2021
Thanks Lauren!
Racheal C
5.0
4/26/2021
Best ever can not thank them enough for the wonderful job that they did. Went above and beyond
Vendor response 07/06/2021
Thanks Racheal! Congratulations! - JC
Rebecca H
5.0
3/02/2021
I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
Just thinking about the amazing work these folks put in keeps bringing a tear to my eye (even a week later!!)
They went above and beyond at each step of the way, especially in dealing with “covid wedding” complications.
JC answered a thousand questions for us as we were trying to plan 3 different options for music (depending on what covid restrictions we could end up with...) and then went out of his way to assist us with a Zoom ceremony option (not part of our package). He even ordered new equipment to try and make any little bit of our day easier for us.
These are all just the PRE- wedding extras we were blessed with.
I can’t even begin to explain what it meant to us.... in all the little things they did to help us absolutely LOVE our big day.
Oh and btw, the music was fantastic! So that’s how we feel I guess.... the one thing we hired these “guys” for, was awesome..... All the bonuses to just have them by our side... just WOW!!!
I would choose GOTR a million times over.
Vendor response 07/06/2021
Awww. Thanks Rebecca! We had a BLAST at your wedding. I know you are doing a big part...
y for your friends this summer. I will be sending you the playlist and special dance mix we made for you. - JC
Kelli G
5.0
10/29/2020
I discovered the Guys on the Radio when I was at another wedding a few years ago. I remember the different things they did to get guests on the dance floor, and how upbeat and fun they were. I knew when I got engaged that I wanted to book them for my wedding, and I did immediately. They were great from the start of the planning process to the finish. We had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID, and during that they were very accommodating and understanding to our situation. They offered to help in any way that they could, which meant a lot to us at the time! We met with JC at our shed-turned-reception venue a few weeks before our wedding took place. He is extremely easy to get along with and that meeting with him is where we really started to get excited for our wedding! Like expected, JC and Kevin did different and fun things to get our guests dancing and we got so many compliments all night about the music. They played everything I wanted them to and did an excellent job keeping everyone entertained all night. As DJ’s they are awesome, but they are also very down to earth and easy to get along with and we 10/10 recommend them for a good time!
Vendor response 10/29/2020
Thank you so much Kelli! We really enjoyed working with you and Emmitt! Congratulations...
. And - can't wait till things open up fully again so I can catch Denny's karaoke set at an Amboy watering hole. ;) - JC
Katie S
5.0
10/26/2020
JC was spectacular! With little time to prepare for our wedding he listened to our every request and made everything very easy and stress free . We also highly recommend doing a "2nd First Dance" you will not be disappointed.
Vendor response 10/26/2020
Thank you Katie! We were so grateful you chose us for your wedding day. Tell Joe I've ...
been doing the late 90's early 00's pop-punk set lately and its been killing on the dance floors! Thanks again! and Congratulations!! -JC
Michele K
5.0
9/27/2020
Guys on the radio was spectacular! They created the most amazing monogram and made your second first dance so amazing with special details to create an amazing dance gathered by our family and friends. They were on top of everything and keep the party alive. They were kind and very easy to work with. I highly recommend them to everyone.
Vendor response 09/30/2020
Thank you SOOO much Michele! Bobby T and I were so happy to be a part of yours and Mike'...
s special day. Check your email soon, I have something special I will be sending you (once my laptop finishes updating Windows 10.) Congratulations to you and Mike!! -JC
Peyton M
5.0
9/20/2020
Guys on the Radio and JC will hands down make your day a breeze even when there is a pandemic going on in the world. They will take care of everything you need them to and make sure that the crowd is having a great time on the dance floor. We got married at Starved Rock last week and they made sure everything from the ceremony to the reception was on time and made sure the guests were happy. JC even made sure we had glasses for our wine ceremony when we didn't think about them beforehand. He also got me the file for the monogram a little quicker so I could make blankets with it! JC and his crew will literally make your day even more perfect and we will be telling everyone we know to use them. You have no idea how many compliments we received on our second first dance.
Vendor response 09/30/2020
Peyton, You and Tyler and your entire group of family and friends were such a blast! We h...
ad an amazing time on your wedding day. You made us feel like guests and part of the family. Thank you so much for trusting us, and Sisters Planning, with your wedding day. *I should clarify - The Sisters (Lindsey and Peggy) wanted to make sure you had glasses for the wine ceremony. We were debating how the ceremony was supposed to go and we were wondering if you were just going to chug the wine from the bottle. Lol. That would have been pretty memorable too. Congratulations!!! -JC
Connor K
5.0
7/21/2020
JC and Guys on the Radio are nothing short of amazing. We met 10 months before our wedding date to talk about options and venue details. Obviously with the COVID-19 pandemic this was a crazy year for weddings. Our original reception venue canceled which made our planning much more difficult. JC was very accommodating throughout the entire process and was absolutely wonderful during our reception. Played great music and really knows how to control the crowd. I recommend JC and Guys on the Radio- worth every penny!!
Vendor response 08/28/2020
Thanks Connor! It was a pleasure to get to know you and Allie. Congratulations!