Highland Preferred
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Highland Preferred is a full-service entertainment production company based in Elgin IL, which provides DJ services throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. These seasoned professionals are also available for destination weddings for an additional fee. Paramount to the ethos at Highland Preferred is providing couples with a truly personalized party experience. The specialist team covers DJ and MC duties and tailors its playlists to match each couple's tastes. During a consultation, your DJ will learn about your desired vibe and atmosphere for your big day so that they can bring your dream celebration to life. Highland Preferred offers a range of services and products to elevate the aesthetic and ambience of wedding receptions. A snapshot of products available for your selection includes uplighting, pin spots, monograms, and dance-on-clouds effects. Additionally, you can arrange photo-booth rentals as well as videography and photography services via this company.
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Equipment
Audio/Visual Equipment, Sound Equipment
Music Genres
African, Arabic, Bluegrass, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, EDM, Flamenco, Folk, Hip-Hop, Indian, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Mariachi, Persian, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music
Music Services
MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Planning
Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
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All of the comments we received from our wedding were "your DJ was amazing!". Corey was 12/10. He reviewed our timeline with us at our final planning meeting and again day of. He knew exactly what to play to get the crowd going and actually DJ'...
d - not just playing songs from a set playlist. He was professional and kept us as a couple very calm throughout our day. Sound system was great and we did not run into any issues. We were able to customize song lists ahead of time as well.
So this was not our best vendor. Initially, I had a good experience when dealing with the company admin, Paula. She was lovely, informative and responsive. When we had our last call before our wedding, Paula was great. We told her we did not w...
ant super loud music, we wanted to be able to have conversations and not have to scream and she said, no problem we don't blast music like that. Fast forward to the day. 1st issue- the mic for our officiant did not work, had terrible static and we had to go without it for the ceremony. The ceremony music was fine. Reception- music during dinner was awful. The quality was so bad, so much static and feedback and it was blaring. I had to go up to the dj and ask him to please turn it down. He didn't seem to notice or care that the quality was so poor. Father daughter dance- again, so outrageously loud. I ran up to him before the mother son dance and asked that he please keep the volume level down as my husband suffers from chronic migraines. He complied. Dancing during the reception, back to the loudest volume possible, this was my last time going to him to make the same request regarding the volume. He never listened past 1 song, just went back to super loud. We provided a playlist but he didn't seem to be reading the crowd and it seems like he just hit shuffle. We had a great day, the dj could've been better.
Jimmy DJed at our wedding and we absolutely could not have been happier!!! He was amazing to work with and the dance floor was packed all night. We received so many comments on what a great job he did. 10/10 recommend!
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Shoutout to DJ JT Strapp and Paula!! We are so happy we went with Highland Preferred for our DJ and lighting. Paula was incredible with helping organize our DJ/songs timeline and JT kept the party going all night. His energy was amazing! He stu...
ck to our list and we had some greek and german songs on our list to play and they were great with playing those and taking those requests! Thank you to Highland preferred and I'd highly recommend them for your DJ!
Stop scrolling through DJs and hire highland preferred and DJ Chris Hodson. He communicated throughout the process and had easy to navigate forms for us to fill out about our schedule and our music likes and dislikes. We met with him for an hou...
r the week before our wedding to go over final details. Chris was set up and ready to go the day of. His equipment is top notch including his lighting accessories. The video that his team did at our reception was incredible and perfectly supplemented our other videography as their timeline ended shortly into the dancing portion. DJ Chris kept the dance floor going all night long there was never a dull moment. I can’t say enough good things about DJ Chris and team, just hire them for your wedding NOW!!
We booked Chris through Highland Preferred for our wedding and my goodness did he over deliver! Chris and Paula were so great throughout the planning process for our wedding and on the day of the wedding they blew us out of the wedding. Between...
all the services we had, the dance floor, Chris's personality, and Chris singing during dinner we could not have been more happy. They helped make the whole night run so smoothly and really kept everything on track. He truly made our wedding a party and all of our guests loved him. We would highly recommend using Chris for your wedding day!
My husband and I booked DJ Chris Hodson with Talent City Artists and I cannot recommend him enough! We booked him for our ceremony, reception, and a photo booth! We had an online portal that helped us to plan timelines and give song requests. D...
J Chris was incredibly responsive with emails and we set up a phone call a week before the wedding and he gave suggestions and support for us. On the day of the wedding, he had everything set up for us and we did not have to worry about a thing! We had printed photos and they even gave us a photo book of all of the pictures that people took! Such a great company and DJ to work with!
Stop whatever you’re doing and hire Highland Preferred!!!! We had DJ Chris for our wedding and Paola for our photo booth and they are an incredible team!!!
From the moment we had our discovery call we knew they were the perfect fit for us. Ch...
ris’s enthusiasm is contagious and his excitement over our Star Wars theme had us even more excited for the big day! Chris had so many ideas on how to enhance our big day, discussing our ideas with him really helped us visualize the event and figure out the order of events.
The music was INCREDIBLE!!!! Chris made seamless transitions between songs and we had multiple guests come up to us complementing the playlist and expressing anticipation over what song was coming on next. He even free styled a remix of the Imperial March to Yeah! And it was a pretty epic moment that had everyone stunned on the dance floor. At one point, Chris even sang a song for all of the couples and his voice is amazing. Chris is beyond kind, professional, and genuine. The passion he has for his work oozes off of him. Besides being busy with DJing, Chris did some videography as well, he showed us a brief clip at the end of the night and we cannot wait to see the rest of it! This was an unexpected surprise for us and we are so excited!!!
Paola was very communicative and responded to all of my (many) questions over the months right away! She was very professional and kind and I truly felt like she cared about our event. At the end of the day she gifted us a photo album with prints from the photo booth, there were some custom made Star Wars signs for guests to hold and a specially made personalized Star Wars backdrop for the pictures. She was so sweet and bubbly and made it easy for guests to use the photo booth.
Leading up to the event I felt like we all became friends along the journey and it was so exciting to finally meet them both in person! We cannot thank you both enough for everything you did for us. The night was a complete success and the dance floor was filled all night long!!!
Thank you x1,000,000 and May the Force be with you!!!!
Chris was an amazing DJ! Due to some problems, we ended up getting Chris to DJ our wedding just days before . He was exactly what we wanted. He talked to us for over an hour to plan our day. He listened to what we wanted and how we wanted...
things to go. He offered suggestions for things we didn’t even know about, and helped us to decide the final details. He helped us choose music for our ceremony as well. We are a little bit older and wanted the music and tone to reflect our generation, but yet make the dancing fun for our kids, etc. The night of the event , he was really incredible. The dance floor was constantly full. Throughout the event, he updated us, and helped us to get to do all of the extras that we wanted. We can’t thank him enough, as music and dancing was one of the most important parts of our day. We were very stressed with just meeting him, but he listened and followed through with all our wishes. Our guests couldn’t say enough good things about the music either. We wanted it to be perfect , and it was!
I cannot thank Talent City Artists enough for all the work they put in to mine and my husbands wedding day. They were supportive as soon as we booked them, from conference calls leading up to the big day- they continued to make us feel at ease....
They also went above and beyond on our wedding day. The team kept the party going and on schedule, with some amazing music along the way. DJ Chris even stayed late at our after party to continue playing for us when our shuttle was late to pick up our guests.
DJ Jimmy T, you are THE MAN!!!!! Our wedding was an ABSOLUTE blast!!!! Jimmy was so amazing not only just for the wedding but he really took the time to get to know my Husband and I and helped us create our timeline of events. Everything felt s...
o smooth and I had not a single worry when the day finally came. Highland Preferred, thank you again for introducing Jimmy to us, we will absolutely be using your services again in the future and have been giving recommendations to friends and family.
All the best and thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
The vendor was amazing every single person at our wedding was continually telling us how wonderful they were, especially after my event planner Shukki , was told by us we have 12 days!
They pulled it off, we had the wedding of the century!
Than...
k you!
Peter and Danielle Panuncialman
Just had our wedding and communication in the beginning was good, however that is where it went bad, a few months before our wedding we got word that we would have a different DJ, to us not a big deal as our wedding was small and pretty easy. ...
Fast forward to 48 hours before the wedding there was NO communication, and received a call from yet again a NEW DJ.
We spoke and went through information, and all that was good, however they lost my play list for the reception and ended up not playing much of what we wanted. When the DJ was asked about not playing our list, he said I don't have it. We made do but wasn't what we wanted. I asked the owner to set up a time to talk about what happened, as I wanted to explain, and he never responded. Look elsewhere.
In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Jimmy was really communicative, making sure he was playing our requested versions of songs, pronouncing names correctly, and taking care of all the other minor details. Throughout the selection process, P...
aula was responsive and informative about the available services. Thank you for making it such a memorable evening!
Chris was the DJ at our wedding reception and did an excellent job. As MC, Chris did an excellent job of facilitating the flow of events throughout the speeches and announcements, as well as keeping the dance floor open throughout the evening.
Corey was very pleasant and accommodating to our tight schedule. Paula was so professional and helpful throughout the process; I would recommend them to anyone!
We needed a DJ for our wedding at the last minute (3 weeks before the wedding) due to a cancellation, and they responded immediately and set us up with Blake! He was really attentive and played exactly what we requested!
During my wedding planning process, Highland Preferred was a pleasure to work with. Corina was super helpful in answering all of our questions. Our DJ, Phil, put together a fantastic playlist that all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed! I wholehe...
artedly recommend working with them!
Our wedding reception was THE PARTY!!! DJ Leo pulled everything together and played the songs we requested perfectly. Perfect timing and flawless execution.
I am so grateful that we were able to book DJ Jimmy for our wedding. He was entertaining and energetic, played all of the appropriate songs, and had previously met with us (loved his energy). Highland Preferred was really professional, and ever...
ything went smoothly.
We had DJ Chris at our wedding, and he was fantastic! Just had a great time and kept the party going all night. On the logistics side, Paula with Highland Preferred was very easy to work with and checked in multiple times to ensure we were on t...
rack (especially after postponing due to COVID). I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
DJ Corey was fantastic. He met with us prior to the wedding to get a sense of the music we liked. He met with our coordinator at our venue to go over the details. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I cannot thank him enough for the inc...
redible job he did that night!
Phil is incredible! He was very helpful throughout the wedding planning process. It was so nice of him to set up multiple stations throughout the venue for a smooth transition. Throughout the process, Phil and Paula were so great and went above...
and beyond in terms of professionalism and response time.
It was absolutely flawless. I wouldn't change a thing about the shots or the music. Before, during, and after the wedding, the Highland Preferred team was fantastic to work with. It was clear that you care about your couple and want to make the...
ir wedding day memorable. Your personal touch and attention to detail are greatly valued.
Choosing Highland Preferred during the wedding planning process was a wise decision. Chris was fantastic; many people asked who the DJ was. He knew exactly what kind of music we liked and wanted to dance to after just one short Google Meet call...
. I am overjoyed with the video!
Corey kept our guests on the dance floor all night and was so amazing that some of them didn't want to leave. Throughout the night, he would check on me and my husband to see if there was anything we needed if we were happy and if there was any...
thing we wanted to be done differently.
I've used Highland Preferred twice in the last year and they've both been fantastic. I will never use another DJ service again. I only gave Paula two weeks' notice both times, and she made it happen. The service and DJs were fantastic, and ever...
yone at the wedding complimented the DJ.
Blake was fantastic. He did an outstanding job with our ceremony and reception. He kept all of the guests entertained by playing a wide range of music. He was instrumental in making our day memorable.
Paula and Leo were fantastic to work with! Leo made sure the reception went off without a hitch and played the perfect music! We forgot to choose a few songs, so he stepped in and played the perfect selection!
We had to reschedule our wedding twice, and Highland Preferred made the process really simple. Corina responded to every email and answered every question. Phil, our DJ, kept the guests dancing all night. I highly recommend it!
DJ Chris was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was always available, made certain he understood what I wanted, and made certain he was pronouncing names correctly! I'm still at a loss for words. He was exactly what I was looking for at my w...
edding reception. People are still talking about how awesome and entertaining he was! A literal bash.
Highland Preferred was fantastic throughout the booking process and on the day of the event. The music for the ceremony was flawlessly handled by DJ Corey, the cocktail hour and dinner were perfect vibes, and once the music was turned up and pe...
ople started dancing, they didn't stop until the wedding was over! He was fantastic, and I wholeheartedly recommend this company and, in particular, DJ Corey!
Phil was an excellent DJ/Emcee for our wedding!! He is so approachable and entertaining to talk to! He is also very accommodating to last-minute changes and genuinely cares about his couples! His music taste was excellent. We had a crew that di...
dn't particularly enjoy dancing, but he kept almost everyone on the dance floor all night! His ability to read a crowd and adjust accordingly was outstanding! I would highly recommend him!
Due to the pandemic, we had to drastically reduce the size of our wedding, including finding new vendors and a venue. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have discovered Highland Preferred. They were prompt, organized, and professional in t...
heir responses from the start. I appreciate the Google Meet meeting before the event to ensure the DJ understood our requests. And, despite the fact that we didn't have much time for a full "reception," DJ Jimmy did an excellent job with our shortened timeline and playlist.
Excellent service! Chris from Highland Preferred Productions was absolutely fantastic!! He played great music and knew how to get the party started. We had a great time working with him. They also provided lighting and microphones for us, which...
perfectly set the tone for the wedding.
At my wedding, DJ Corey, videographer Widia, and the Highland Preferred team did an excellent job. I had some specific songs in mind for the ceremony, and Corey was able to locate them all with ease! The music at the reception fit the evening p...
erfectly, and even though I had a small reception, Corey had everyone up dancing. The lighting was perfect for my theme, and the video turned out fantastic!
Blake was both our DJ and our singer! Everyone at our wedding enjoyed his personality as well as his expertise in music/DJ skills. Because they were having so much fun, he kept everyone engaged and on the dance floor. He truly felt like a membe...
r of the family and played a significant role in making our wedding day a success and an unforgettable experience for our guests.
We could not have asked for a better DJ! When it came to selecting a DJ for our wedding, we couldn't have made a better choice than Highland Preferred. DJ Leo was absolutely incredible! He was very professional and prompt in responding to any q...
uestions we had during the planning process, and he was ecstatic for us every step of the way.
One of my biggest concerns about our wedding was that people wouldn't dance, and boy was I wrong! The dance floor was packed the entire wedding with Phil present! All of our guests enjoyed his music selection and the fact that he got out there ...
and danced with us a little! He knew when to slow things down and was also very good about sticking to the schedule even when I decided to make some changes during the evening. He was punctual, courteous, and a joy to have at our wedding!
One of the best decisions we made was to hire DJ Jimmy for our wedding! Highland Preferred times throughout the planning process to ensure your well-being and to simply check-in, which is fantastic! When it came to choosing the DJ, Jimmy was a ...
no-brainer! His online profile was fantastic, and we were immediately drawn to his upbeat personality.
Chris served as our DJ. We adored his musical style! He was super helpful in the month leading up to our wedding. There are so many things to think about and plan for, so it was very nice not to have to worry about music except for a few specia...
l dance songs. The planning forms cover every aspect of the wedding, so nothing is overlooked.
Corina was very accommodating and seemed to "take" our worries away by planning the services for our wedding. She was gracious and helpful no matter what challenge I presented, and she was always willing to assist me in finding solutions.
Leo knew how to work for a crowd and get them up and dancing. His timing was so impeccable that when it began to rain, he played a hit song that sent the crowd running outside to dance in the rain!! That's talent!!!
They all made an effort to sit down with us and gather as many details as possible to help ensure that our day was perfect. They made an effort to learn about us and our vision for our wedding and reception. They gave us the best package deal t...
o make our wedding day perfect. We now have a fantastic highlight real and full wedding video that includes everything we may have missed.
We hired Highland Preferred for our wedding ceremony and reception. DJ Jimmy was our DJ, and he was fantastic. He was extremely easy to work with during the planning process, allowing us to customize music and fill in the gaps with excellent se...
lections. We had a great time dancing from the end of dinner until the end of the night.
I chose Highland Preferred for my wedding because I understand the importance of music in any event. People were complimenting me on the ceremony and cocktail hour music even before we arrived at the reception! Even people who don't normally da...
nce at events had a great time and danced all night.
Paula and Chris were wonderful to work with; they were responsive and kind. Paula did an excellent job answering any questions I had and sending reminders throughout the process leading up to the big day. Chris absolutely nailed it on our weddi...
ng day! He was entertaining and kept everyone dancing all night, taking our requests and creating a night of songs that were perfect for us and our party.
As we approached the reception, we summarized it as "One dope party." The music kept the energy up, so the dance floor was packed. The crowd was having so much fun that we had to rush through the scheduled dances and completely missed the garte...
r and bouquet toss.
We communicated frequently with Paula during the planning process. She was prompt and professional, and all questions were promptly answered. Jimmy was our choice for our wedding DJ. His computer crashed just before the ceremony began. However,...
we were unaware of this, and the ceremony proceeded without any technical difficulties from him. Everything worked out perfectly!
They are incredible! Chris, the DJ, and the videographers were fantastic! They made our day everything we had hoped for and more! They were relaxed and helped us to relax. They were very organized and played all of our favorite songs, keeping t...
he party going all night! The video was even better than I had hoped! Certainly, the money was well spent!
Corey and Highland Preferred did an excellent job at my daughter's wedding. They were well-organized and helpful in getting all of the details, timeline, introductions, and so on in order ahead of time. The guests had a great time, and Corey wa...
s professional and accommodating, even when we had to make some last-minute changes.
Phil was curious and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time at our wedding. He kept our guests pumped the entire time, knew exactly when to end a song, had complete control of the tempo, and he truly made our evening magical.
Jimmy was fantastic; we couldn't have asked for a better DJ! Throughout the planning process, Paula was extremely responsive and helpful. Prior to the wedding, Jimmy set up a conference call with my husband and me and walked us through the enti...
re evening.
Chris, the DJ, was fantastic. In the weeks leading up to the event, he and his team were extremely thorough, scheduling multiple times for us to go over our wedding day details to ensure everything was perfect. On the wedding day, he arrived se...
veral hours early and was ready to go well before any guests arrived.
Corey was an entertainer from the moment he arrived. Not only did he play music and take requests, but he was also consistently involved with us as a couple by cracking jokes, laughing with the crowd, and making sure to get everyone dancing (es...
pecially for the bride) He kept his cool and devised a strategy with our coordinator to get to the ceremony site.
Meeting Corina first and having her answer any and all questions without hesitation resulted in a perfect match! She was always quick to respond to our questions! DJ Blake performed at our wedding and kept the dance floor packed the entire nigh...
t. Our guests were heartbroken when the dancing came to an end.
We enlisted the help of Highland Preferred for lighting and DJ services. Paula was very responsive and checked in with me on a regular basis to ensure we had everything we needed for our wedding day. DJ Phil provided outstanding service. My wed...
ding guests are still talking about how much fun they had.
We admired his choices! Hire Leo if you're looking for a DJ who will keep the dance floor moving. He managed to keep the dance floor going for over 2 hours at our small wedding of about 80 people (which was one of the most important things to m...
e when I was looking for a DJ).
Someone we knew recommended DJ Jimmy to us. Where do I begin? I was looking for a specific instrumental song for our ceremony before our wedding and kept coming up empty-handed. He went out of his way to send me links until we found the song I ...
was looking for. Throughout the wedding, Jimmy maintained constant contact with the photographer, event staff, and wedding coordinators. He always made sure we were taken care of!
Chris was very friendly and was able to assist me in making decisions on songs and timing for things that I would not have known or considered otherwise! He was fantastic throughout the wedding and reception, and he was able to create the perfe...
ct playlist for my audience.
For our wedding, Highland Preferred was the ideal choice! Corey was our DJ, and he was both professional and friendly. From the moment we met him, we knew we were in good hands. He supplied microphones for our ceremony as well as lighting and m...
usic for our reception.
DJ Leo handled the wedding ceremony and reception introductions with professionalism, and he was also very accommodating with any last-minute song requests/changes. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dependable DJ for their s...
pecial day.
We had the pleasure of working with Jimmy on our wedding, and he was fantastic! Our guests kept telling us how much fun, professionalism, and entertainment our DJ provided! He kept the reception party going all night for everyone.
Highland Preferred was a pleasure to work with, and we adored DJ Chris! He kept everyone on the dance floor all night long and had the best playlist—the perfect mix of music genres and hits!
Simply incredible! Highland Preferred was a pleasure to work with! Corey, our DJ, was a pleasure to work with. He was well aware of our preferences in terms of fashion. We liked his laid-back demeanor, and he made our reception a lot of fun!
From the planning stages to our wedding night, DJ Blake was a pleasure to work with. He was responsive and willing to meet with us to discuss our preferences. He delivered on our request and turned our reception into a dance party that my wife ...
and I will never forget. DJ with five stars.
Excellent, professional service. Highland Preferred provided us with excellent DJ Leo services on our wedding day. The music was fantastic, and the team was extremely professional and accommodating. The prices were very fair. I wholeheartedly e...
ndorse this company.
Highland Preferred and our DJ Phil left us speechless! We wanted our wedding to feel like a huge party with everyone on the dance floor. Phil understood what we wanted and delivered flawlessly!! I would strongly suggest this company to any futu...
re brides.
We met ahead of time to go over song selections and ensure that names were pronounced correctly during introductions, and Jimmy answered any questions I had! Corina was on top of the planning process and was always available to answer questions...
! I cannot recommend them highly enough!
I'm so glad we hired Chris as our DJ. He provided music for the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing, and had the perfect selection for each. All night, people of all ages were on the dance floor. Chris went above and beyond to ensure that my fat...
her-daughter dance was perfect and included the verses I requested.
Highland Preferred made the entire process so easy. Paula organized an online meeting for the first time we met and was always very responsive. She made it so simple when we changed our wedding date and location to ensure we had everything we n...
eeded. DJ Corey was fantastic, and we continue to receive compliments on how good the music was!
DJ Leo is the greatest! Highland Preferred's Paula was extremely helpful and kind throughout the entire contract process! She made it so simple for us to select Leo as our wedding DJ. Our guests had a GREAT TIME with him! He was hilarious and k...
ept our guests dancing throughout the evening. I cannot recommend him highly enough as a DJ for your event.
Absolutely incredible. Jimmy, our DJ, was the highlight of our wedding (our guests are still talking about how awesome he was). The videographers were AMAZING! Joe and his team did an outstanding job. We adore our video, and it is our favorite ...
keepsake from our wedding!
Wow, that's incredible! Our DJ, Chris, was extremely attentive to the wedding party. He was able to read the mood and play the music that suited our requirements. I remember thinking several times throughout the night that he was doing an excel...
lent job of selecting songs that perfectly reflected the mood of the party. Overall, excellent work!
Corey assisted in hosting a game, playing the exact songs we requested, and greatly aided in executing the time line while maintaining the style of music we desired but couldn't pinpoint. We had the most fun at any wedding I've been to, and a l...
ot of that was due to Corey's ability to keep things just right.
I met DJ Blake at one of my friends' weddings and thoroughly enjoyed his performance. It was great having someone with great taste and experience to make our own wedding go flawlessly.
DJ Leo was professional and catered to our music and overall vibe requests. During our consultation, he asked great questions and was able to take our suggestions and make the reception a lively and fun time for all of our guests. We were able ...
to tell him about ourselves and our reception desires, and he delivered without missing a beat.
We could not have found a better DJ; Highland Preferred was an excellent choice for a wedding vendor! I hired DJ Phil for my wedding reception, and we worked with Corina, who was fantastic and professional in making the arrangements. Phil accom...
panied us through our wedding party entrance, first dances, dinner, bouquet toss, cake cutting, and the regular dance party time that followed. Excellent work!
The best in the industry! Paula and the rest of the team at K2 Productions were extremely helpful and made our day truly memorable. DJ Jimmy was fantastic; he mixed in some songs that we hadn't chosen and replayed a few that had already played....
Our video was so fantastic that we can't wait to watch it again next year!
Highland Preferred was an absolute pleasure to work with! They have an easy-to-use online planning tool that maps out all of your music choices. It was extremely helpful in determining what we needed music for. DJ Chris checked in with us a few...
times before the big day. He played the majority of the music we had chosen for our wedding.
Corey is a fantastic DJ, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to have a good time! He played all of the songs we requested and kept the party going all night! When we changed the date of our wedding, our original DJ vendor fell through,...
and Highland Preferred came through big time.
Chris simply knows how to get the party started. His professionalism during the ceremony and the enjoyment he created during the reception was outstanding. Corina at the office was extremely organized with the information she requested. It aide...
d in making the ceremony and reception run smoothly. I'm so glad I went with them!
DJ Corey was the ideal choice for our wedding reception at The Haley Mansion. He was a breeze to work with throughout the planning process and made the party a blast. He kept our guests dancing all night and kept all reception events on time. W...
e wholeheartedly recommend him for your wedding day!
DJ Blake comes highly recommended! Working with him was a breeze from beginning to end. Everything for the ceremony and reception went off without a hitch. He checked in with us several times before the wedding to ensure that everything was in ...
order! As a low-key bride, he met all of my requirements and made me feel at ease.
DJ Leo was helpful during our virtual meeting; he made helpful suggestions for things I was debating, and his experience definitely opened my eyes to some new perspectives. When it came to the big day, I couldn't have been happier with him. His...
tone, demeanor, personality, and style were an excellent match for our wedding. He is extremely talented and clearly enjoys what he does!
Paula is very helpful and efficient in gathering your information and providing you with options and feedback! Some vendors charge a significant amount for travel based on mileage, which I expected Highland Preferred to do, but they were very r...
easonable with their options and pricing packages! They are completely open, and you are welcome to share your vision for your special day. They are knowledgeable, experienced, and eager to assist in any way they can.
We had always wanted our family members who played music to be a part of our special day but also to enjoy it as special guests, which is when Highland Preferred became the best fit and exactly what we were looking for! Do not be afraid to cont...
act a vendor outside of your town!
The love of my life and I hired Highland Preferred for our wedding's DJ and videography services, and we couldn't be happier! Our DJ Phil was fantastic, and our videographer Joe was absolutely stunning!!! We were originally only going to provid...
e DJ services, but at the last minute we decided to add the videography package, and we are so glad we did.
My husband wanted to surprise me with our first dance song, so he chose it and discussed it with Jimmy beforehand. He never revealed the secret to anyone. Not even during our introductory call, when I secretly hoped he'd skip lol I was dying to...
know lol! He was very professional and laid back.
My wedding date had become increasingly popular, and things were filling up quickly. I had a great time working with Highland Preferred and DJ Chris! He handled little direction with ease. We didn't really have a song list in mind; we just knew...
we wanted good music that was a mix of new and old (especially 90s) that would keep our guests dancing all night. When I go out, I enjoy shutting down the dance floor, and my wedding was no exception.
Highland Preferred was discovered while attending a wedding show in the Triad. DJ Corey and the music were two of the first things my husband and I decided were important, and we didn't want to skimp on hiring a good DJ. After a wedding planner...
recommended Highland Preferred, I went home and contacted them to book.
Everything went off without a hitch on our special day with Highland Preferred. Jimmy was a pleasure to work with both before and on our wedding day! He did an excellent job and kept the dance floor packed the entire night! I would strongly rec...
ommend them for your event or wedding
Highland Preferred was a pleasure to work with! They were extremely helpful throughout the planning process, and we couldn't believe how well our day went. Our DJ, Chris, was fantastic, and our guests raved about the music! I wholeheartedly rec...
ommend him for your special day.
They were very professional and accommodating in their communications, and Corey was AMAZING!! Because of his extensive experience, he was friendly and professional, and he could read the room. The dance floor was packed the entire night, and e...
very song was perfect for the occasion.
Paula was really helpful throughout the entire process! She made certain that I stayed on track with everything and was always available to answer any questions I had. She always responds quickly and has made the entire process go so smoothly.
My husband and I were extremely pleased with the services provided by Highland Preferred. Phil, our DJ, was fantastic! We weren't sure what kind of music we wanted, so he called us and we talked about our options. We left a lot of the music to ...
him, and he did an excellent job!
The most talented wedding DJ in town! One of my best wedding planning decisions was hiring DJ Leo! He was able to accommodate all of my ceremony requests while also keeping the party going at the reception. He was a lot of fun to work with, and...
I highly recommend him!
Excellent Experience! Fantastic DJ! The ideal wedding! Highland Preferred was a pleasure to work with. They always responded quickly and were understanding when we didn't respond right away. They were aware of how much work we had on our plates...
in planning the wedding and made it as simple as possible. Furthermore, Chris, the DJ they booked for our wedding, was flawless. He found a way to play every song we requested throughout the evening.
Corey and Paula were absolutely amazing. From planning to cocktail hour to the reception! The dance floor was full the entire night and we didn’t want the night to end. We received countless compliments on the music and how great our DJ was.
Highland Preferred was a pleasure to work with from the start; Paula answered all of my questions and followed up to ensure that they had all of the information they needed to make our day perfect. We didn't have a playlist for our DJ to work w...
ith, but he did an excellent job of selecting songs based on our guests.
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168 E Highland Ave, Elgin, IL, Elgin, IL | Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, & Michigan
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