Lakeside DJs

per organized, responsive, and genuinely cared about making our day perfect. He kept everything running smoothly and created the perfect atmosphere from start to finish. The music was spot-on all night, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had on the dance floor! We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. Highly recommend Al and Lakeside DJ’s to anyone planning a wedding or event!

eption! He was super responsive during the planning process as well. I’d recommend him for your wedding!

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kept everything on track. He is very thorough and professional. Your party is in the best hands when you hire Lakeside DJs and we will be recommending him to everyone getting married in the northwest Michigan area

d a great form to complete, which helped guide us in determining what we wanted (and did not want) at our wedding. We had a brief call (under 1 hour) a week before the wedding to review our needs as well, he continued to up keep communication with our planner the remainder of the week, and let us know on wedding day that everything was going smoothly. Al was wonderful to talk with and very personable! We wanted garden party vibe music for our reception and Al assisted with it perfectly - we had guests commenting on how lovely it was to set an upbeat mood! He also set up ceremony and dance songs amazingly to what we wanted with timing. We also had dancing and provided about 6-8 song requests, and allowed guests to request songs. They were able to mix in our songs perfectly with other great music to keep people on the dance floor! It was wonderful that our pre-requested songs were played while we were on the dance floor too so we didn't have to worry about missing our favorites. Lots of great songs we all loved and he skipped 1-2 songs we requested not to play. He also integrated requested songs well.

page. We let Chris have free will on the cocktail and dinner music and everything flowed smoothly. We had a playlist for the reception, but Chris threw his own spin on things and took some requests and everyone was dancing the night away! I had a few people tell me they hadn't danced that much at a wedding before. Highly recommend!

Chris was such a big part of that. Could not recommend them more!

unicate to them for me. Everything was able to move so smoothly throughout the day due to him and he kept us on track. He was able to keep everyone on the dance floor having fun and still taking into account our requested songs. I couldn’t have imagine working with anyone else on our special day, if you are looking for a great DJ that will stay on track, and make your guests happy, Christoper Graham is your guy. Thank you so much again for everything! Also the uplighting was amazing!

sound were perfectly managed — clear, balanced, and timed just right. The lighting setup added a great atmosphere to the evening without being over the top. He was easy to work with, well-prepared, and kept everything on track with no hiccups. We felt completely confident in his hands and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, talented wedding DJ. Our guests also commented on how great the music was!

the night. Chris took song recommendations and played them at the best time to match the energy of our crowd. My wife and I looked at each other in the last 30ish minutes and said “ I’m not sure we are going to get our must play song” but Chris played Pump it up at the most immaculate timing in the night and rejuvenated the dance floor with the songs that followed! Chris Graham knows how to turn up the party throughout the night and create an epic playlist that had all ages dancing for hours. After the last song our crowd started an encore chant and the owner of the venue gave his the okay to play a few more songs because he was that dialed in to creating an energetic night!

y helped to coordinate sound systems for a singing performance during the ceremony as well. The form they had me fill out prior to the ceremony had everything you could think to have and more - preferences on what to and what not to play, who would be doing speeches, and the names of our wedding party members were all included. Chris was very communicative and easy to work with the day of the wedding and made sure to play every song we requested. He was very good at managing the music with the vibe of the evening and knew exactly how to get everyone onto the dance floor. Overall, I would 100% recommend Lakeside DJs and Chris to anyone looking for a DJ for any event.

derstood our vibe. Al has a great voice and he helped make the night so special and fun! He kept the flow of the night moving well with the transitions from cocktail hour, to wedding party entrance, speeches, into the first dance and dancing throughout the night. The dance floor was always full! Al also brought “up lighting” that changed with the beat of the music but was still very sleek and classy! He also worked great with all of our other vendors as well! I highly recommend working with Al!

guests and of course us on the dance floor all night long!! He is very professional and has great communication! We highly recommend Al and the Lakeside DJs for your wedding day festivities! Madalyn & Artie

ur timeline. At the reception, he did a great job keeping the dance floor going and playing music based on the vibe of the crowd! We would high recommend Lakeside DJs to anyone looking for an amazing DJ experience!

ning process and was so friendly and professional. I always felt like we were on the same page with him and I never had to worry about anything music related, he had everything under control! He honestly played the best music all night! We received A LOT of compliments after the wedding from our guests about how great the music was all night long, and we couldn't agree more! In fact, one of my bridesmaids even tried booking Al for her upcoming wedding right then and there! We highly, highly recommend booking with Al - he was the best and you won't regret it!

ngly showed up to the reception in a sailor costume, and Chris played "I'm on a Boat" by the Lonely Island to give us all a laugh. Really, it made for a memorable day, and we can't say enough good things about this vendor. A big thank you to Lakeside DJs!

ion, and when the wedding week comes around he is absolutely on top of all music selections, names, order of events, etc. All music from the ceremony to cocktail hour, intros, dances, and late night energy was flawless. Al is a consummate professional and we couldn’t recommend him more!

arty going all evening! We even had some special international song requests and they were executed flawlessly. During the planning process, he was very proactive and responsive in his communications and provides a great questionnaire that gets you thinking about all aspects of music for your wedding (things we didn’t even think about) as well as suggestions for anything you may need help with. Would absolutely recommend Al and Lakeside DJs for your wedding!

and delivered it with style. One of the things that impressed us most about Al was his ability to strike the perfect balance between keeping the party going and respecting our guests' desire for conversation. When people weren't on the dancefloor, he didn't try to force the issue or make anyone feel uncomfortable. Instead, he kept the good vibes going with great music that allowed everyone to enjoy themselves without feeling obligated to dance, but got the party going when they were out there. It was the perfect approach, and we appreciated his sensitivity to our guests' needs. Al was also incredibly detailed in his planning and preparation. He knew our venue inside and out, having done countless weddings at the Homestead, and this experience showed in every aspect of his work. From the ceremony to the reception, everything went off without a hitch, and we never had to worry about a thing. His relaxed demeanor put us at ease throughout the planning process, and we always felt like we were in good hands. Of course, the music itself was fantastic. Al played all the right songs at the right times and paid attention to our do's and do not's, keeping the energy up and the crowd happy. He never made the night about himself, always keeping the focus on us and our celebration. We couldn't have asked for more from our DJ, and we're so grateful to have had him as part of our team. Al is an exceptional DJ who truly understands how to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for his clients. If you're looking for a professional who will listen to your needs, respect your wishes, and keep your party going all night long, look no further. We can't recommend him enough!

d easy to talk to. On the wedding day, he did a great job of keeping things on schedule. He also picked music that fit our personalities and kept the wedding fun. I’d highly recommend Lakeside DJs to anyone having a big event.

edule! We had such a great time! Thank you!

exactly how everything would work. He is so professional and gracious.

emony on a windy hill and everyone was able to hear the ceremony perfectly with the sound system he has. He comes prepared and knows his stuff!

worked with us through a personal request in the ceremony and then Chris absolutely nailed the music!! Especially in the shorter timespan we had for dancing due to noise constraints. Too many of our guest came up to us to tell us it was the most fun they have had at a wedding and a few people even asked me afterword for our DJ contact! We are so thankful for their service and we hope that you will make the same decision we did!

e part and was very accommodating. There was a slight unexpected pause in our ceremony and Al was quick to fill the silent with music. I could go on about how great he was and trusted that he would make the party fun till the last song! I would recommend Al to anyone!!

a variety of music and reading the room and what our guests were dancing to. We highly recommend Lakeside DJs!

r requests. He definitely kept the party going and read our crowd/guests just right :) One of the best parts about Al and Lakeside DJ's was that his setup did not distract from our venue and reception. It was subtle yet classy. Absolutely hire Al and Lakeside DJ's for your wedding/reception - you will not be disappointed!

t needed amplification. He was super easy to work with and played a great mix of songs at the reception, including many or all of our song requests. He was very professional and efficient and I would highly recommend him!

and timing recommendations, took our preferences very seriously, and was completely professional. The bride quite literally did not leave the dance floor the entire night, and our guests have been raving about how fun the dancing was for months! If you're searching for a wedding DJ, look no further. Would recommend to anyone 100%! Thank you so much, Al!

ents about the music and vibes on the dance floor. Thanks Chris!!

n't think there was ever a moment that the dance floor was empty. Thank you so much for making this important piece of our wedding day so seamless and perfect!

pt the party going. The price was very reasonable and he did a great job communication leading up to the wedding, including a conference call to go over the details the week of the wedding.

od flow to our wedding and keeping the energy upbeat. Our dance floor was full most of the evening, and all of our guests loved the light up sticks that Al threw to the crowd. Overall, 11/10 service from Lakeside DJ’s and we can not recommend this company enough. Thank you Al for your help making our wedding the perfect day.

day. He also did the sound for our ceremony and it was easy for everyone to hear and we didn't have a microphone in our faces! We had a scheduled call with him a week before our wedding to make sure we were on the same page, and he was prepared for the call and had all of our information pulled up and reviewed. Al was able to help keep the day on schedule by transitioning the music when it was time to switch from the cocktail hour to dinner and so on. He also kept the dance floor packed the whole time and played music for the appropriate crowd at the wedding! I would recommend Lakeside DJ's (DJ Al) to any person planning a wedding!!

Al adjusted everything with ease. Music can make or break the party, so choosing a DJ is a big deal. You can't go wrong with Lakeside DJs! Highly recommend!