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Bringing Your Dance Floor to Life!
Lakeside DJs is a seasoned wedding service based in Traverse City, MI. Bringing immense energy, these DJs will have your guests up on their feet, dancing the night away. DJing since the 90s, they have over 25 years of experience in performing at weddings and can provide expert assistance in all things music for your big day.
The business came to be when founder, Al Uryga, had to step into a club's booth after their resident DJ called in sick. He felt a passion and the rush of energy from the crowd, and since that night, Lakeside has become Northern Michigan's most trusted DJ service. The company now consists of a talented team of professional DJs that provide consistency and high-quality sound. They would love to be a part of your celebrations and play the soundtrack that kicks off the rest of your lives.
Lakeside DJs want to ease your mind by letting you know that every aspect of your event's music is being looked after with 100% professionalism. They use all the latest audio equipment and even bring backups in case of a tech malfunction. They can provide music from all genres, so there's something for everyone, from country to hip-hop. Not only can they provide music for your wedding but also your rehearsal dinner, bringing big fun to all your celebrations. Lakeside DJs would love to hear from you to learn more about your vision for the big day.
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Lakeside DJs, particularly Al, received overwhelmingly positive reviews for providing exceptional music and service for weddings. Reviewers praised Al for his professionalism, communication, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the events. Many guests raved about the music choices, personalized service, and seamless coordination, making Lakeside DJs a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a DJ to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for their special day.Review photos
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We cannot recommend Al enough!! He did a phenomenal job with our music the day of our wedding! All of our guests are still raving about the music and I can honestly say he kept our 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
From inquiry to wedding day, Al went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. He was quick to respond to emails and was very helpful with planning the day/ working with our 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!
Professional, great communicator, and overall great experience. Dance floor stayed busy all night. Highly recommend!
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Having great music and a packed dance floor on our wedding day was a huge priority to us - and that we did! Al was the absolute best! He had great communication throughout the planning 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!
Chris Graham was our DJ for our wedding, and he was excellent. Our guests were dancing all night long, and you could tell he quickly learned his audience. One of our groomsmen jokingly 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!
It was clear to us that Al goes above and beyond as soon as we inquired with him! From the beginning he shares a ton of information, music planning PDF guides, attentive communication, 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!
Al was fantastic and really knows what he's doing! He had everything covered from our ceremony, to my father's last minute speech/performance that required music, to keeping the dance floor going all night long. Our guests commented on how much they loved the music and how his voice was made for DJing. Thank you Al! Everything was so perfect.
Al was phenomenal for our August 2024 wedding! He provided music and emcee services for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and was so personable, enthusiastic and kept the party 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!
We hired Al last minuet for our 30 person wedding ceremony. Pre-wedding interview was very informative & covered a lot of details that we didn’t even know to go over!
Day off he was exceptionally cool & just had his part handled. He even made our GodSmack song fit in our ceremony perfectly. Music playing was executed perfectly, and all he needed was the song choice & cues from the script to nail it.
He set up perfectly so none of the equipment was in the photographers view & Overall just did a perfect job & eased so much stress for us.
Thank you!!!
We were absolutely thrilled with Al & Lakeside DJs as our wedding DJ at the Homestead. From start to finish, he was a consummate professional who understood exactly what we wanted 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!
Al was great from throughout the whole wedding planning process. He reached multiple tomes to make sure that we had everything set for our big day. He was also very professional and 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.
Al was the perfect blend of easy-going and professional! He was so easy to work with and was very accommodating to our needs!
We really enjoyed working with Al. He was so responsive via email. Our officiant and bridal party also mentioned to us how they appreciated him taking the time to walk them through exactly how everything would work. He is so professional and gracious.
We are so happy we hired Al for our special day! He was very attentive, helped us with music choices, communicated well and had the dance floor going all night long. We had our ceremony 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!
We lucked out by having Lakeside DJs help us with our wedding day. Our DJ, Chris, made the whole process seamless from the initial meeting through the end of our wedding day. They 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!
Hiring Al was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. He not only helped us with the timeline of the day but took our ideas and made them come to life. He dressed the 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!!
Al did an incredible job at our wedding!! His planning sheets and pre-wedding day phone call were very detailed and helped keep the day running smoothly. He did a great job playing a variety of music and reading the room and what our guests were dancing to. We highly recommend Lakeside DJs!
Al and Lakeside DJ's were so wonderful to work with! Al made our wedding day absolutely priceless! He was very quick with his responses and was very upbeat and positive with all our 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!
Al did a wonderful job for our wedding on 10/6/23 at The Homestead! He even came the day before to set up for the ceremony since I had young student instrumentalists performing that 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!
DJ Al from Lakeside DJ’s is the BEST! It was an absolute pleasure working with him from start to finish. He was extremely knowledgable about the area and our venue, had great music 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!
Our DJ Chris was so good, I absolutely recommend him! He played the perfect music all night and catered to our personal taste. Even after the wedding we are still receiving compliments about the music and vibes on the dance floor. Thanks Chris!!
DJ Al was fantastic to work with from start to finish! You can tell he knows what he's doing and we loved that about him. Our guests absolutely loved the music choices because I don'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!
Al is fantastic! We felt that the music was very personalized to our group. The dancing was going all night, even with a small crowd. Al played a great combination of music that kept 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.
Working with Al from Lakeside DJ’s was so smooth start to finish. Al had wonderful recommendations, and was flexible with our requests and changes. Al did the best job keeping a good 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.
Lakeside DJ's (DJ Al) was fantastic to work with! He made the planning process a breeze. He has tons of recommendations for what kind of music to play during different parts of the 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 from Lakeside DJs was amazing to work with! You can tell its a great wedding when the dance floor is PACKED, we didn't want the party to end! We had some last minute changes and 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!
Al with Lakeside DJ was amazing! The entire process was seamless and great. We met with Al the week of our wedding to chat about details, must plays, do not plays, etc. and he made us feel so comfortable. Al was on his game all night when it came to announcing reminders, the bridal party and, of course, the music. Our dance floor was full the ENTIRE evening and everybody complemented how great Al did. You could tell he really customized the experience for us and our music taste. Spend the extra money on uplighting! It really added to the vibe. Couldn’t recommend Lakeside DJ enough!!
We loved our DJ from lakeside! The up lighting was a perfect addition to an awesome dance floor!
Al,
Thank you for your efforts Sunday PM….so well done! All is much appreciated! You are a true professional!
Thx for making our daughter’s big day special! Well done!
Chris did a wonderful job keeping people on the dance floor. However, i give 4 stars because he did not deliver on a few aspects. He didn’t announce the cake cutting which might have just been a miscommunication but we were waiting for him to announce it and that caused confusion because he thought we already did it. He also just didn’t make two of the announcements that we asked him to make. We also wanted to play a song for my cousins because it was their anniversary and he either didn’t say anything or didn’t even play it at all, so they didn’t get to have that moment. Overall though, still 4 stars because people were dancing all night like crazy and the ceremony went perfectly!
Al was amazing. He made things stress free from day one and kept that going.
Throughout the reception, he helped us move through each moment in a fun way. He also accommodated a few heartfelt requests to remember family members who couldn’t be with us at our wedding. That meant a lot, because he did it with such care.
Al brought the experience we were looking for, but also made sure the day felt very much like us. He was flexible, fun, and kept the dance floor busy all night. Lakeside DJs is THE choice for a DJ.
Just do yourself a favor and hire Lakeside DJs as your DJ. Al was not only professional but incredibly easy to work with. Once we shared what we were wanting he took the reins from there and made our wishes come true. All of my guests commented what a great range of music was played during our wedding - and we couldn't agree more!
DJ Al (Lakeside DJs) is very professional, easy to work with, affordably priced, and was awesome at our wedding event. They listened to the bride and groom's music preferences, and always kept them (the bride & groom) as first priority. I would absolutely choose them again.
We hired Al from Lakeside DJs, and he did a wonderful job. We had our wedding at the Homestead and needed 3 separate setups for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. We didn’t have a lot of direction for what we wanted played other than the main songs, and he did a wonderful job keeping people up and dancing.
Al killed it at our wedding!! Everyone was on the dance floor most of the night, announcements were done professionally, flow and schedule was tight, and he even impromptu got my wife to do an Irish dance when the crowd was asking for it. If you want a DJ that keeps the party going, Al and Lakeside DJs are your best bet!
If you book someone other than Lakeside DJ's, you're missing out! I can't believe how organized, professional and talented Al Uryga was throughout our 2 year engagement (#COVID couple). He was so wonderful and was able to accommodate us even when we had to postpone. His communication was consistent throughout. On the day of he was extremely professional. He helped us identify what songs would make our day as special as possible and he did NOT disappoint. Thank you Al and Lakeside DJ's for making our day so special!
Music was VERY important for our wedding. We wanted people dancing as much as absolutely possible, and DJ Al made sure that happened! He was an integral part of our entire wedding. We had a non-traditional wedding that started with a cocktail hour. We had plenty of requests in terms of the music played - not your typical cocktail hour music, and he came through. We gave him a short list of music we would like played and he filled in the gaps nicely. He also provided the acoustics for our ceremony, which went off without a hitch. Of course, he was our reception DJ, again non-traditional. He worked with us to accommodate all of our requests. When it came time for dancing he played all of the music we wanted to hear, and none of the music we didn't want to hear! Needless to say, the dance floor was moving the entire night. DJ Al made the entire process as easy as it could be. He gave us a few sheets to fill out with our wants/dislikes and we walked through everything the week before the wedding. We could not have asked for a better wedding DJ (and many people told us the music was top notch). Thank you to DJ Al and Lakeside DJs for making the already stressful planning just a little bit less stressful, and for bringing down the house.
Al was great from the moment we booked with him! He was extremely thorough, thoughtful, and professional. Al set up a phone consult with us the week before our wedding and made sure he knew all important aspects to our day -- better yet, he made sure they all happened as planned on our wedding day and ON TIME. Everyone had a great time dancing thanks to his expertise in song choices.. There was never an empty spot on the dance floor and that says A LOT to how great of a DJ he is. We cannot recommend Al enough! If we could plan our wedding all over again, we would still choose Al.
Lakeside DJs was everything I could've imagined in a DJ. Our DJ, Al, was very kind and thoughtful. He listened to us and made everything we dreamed about happen! He was prompt in his communication and so professional during every step. He truly acknowledges how important it is to be a wonderful wedding vendor and he surely delivers. Thanks to Al our DJ experience was flawless and our guests had a great time at our wedding!
Although we worked with Al up until our wedding, our DJ was Chris for our wedding night. He kept the party going and really made sure my husband and I were happy with the music selection. He helped with the execution of the timeline and everything went off without a hitch! I have no complaints!
A DJ is such an important part of a great wedding and we are so happy we went with Lakeside DJs. We got married this past weekend and we are still so impressed with our DJ Al. He was fantastic! He kept us and our guests dancing all night! We’ve received so many compliments and everyone had a terrific time! If you’re looking for a great DJ, definitely go with this company! So professional and great communication! Thanks again Al! You were awesome!!!
Al was nothing short of phenomenal! He was professional and attentive from our first meeting all the way through to our last dance. He has a keen sense of his clientele and their guests. Wonderful MC for our evening announcements and he kept the dance floor full all night! Al surpassed our expectations. Not many folks/businesses anymore that I hire or deal with can I say are very worth their fees and costs. Al was actually very fair priced and worth every penny! Thanks to him folks will forever be talking about our reception.
AL WAS FANTASTIC. Truly got the music/DJ/host vibe that we were looking for at our wedding. Anyone looking for an entertainer who is organized, knows his music, and really caters to your every need, use Lakeside DJS!
DJ Al was THE BEST!! From the very beginning, he was friendly, personable, and organized. He made everything SO easy, especially with his ceremony and reception planning document. I knew exactly what he needed from us so he could do his thing. He did our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. All of them were in different locations, and the ceremony was outside. His equipment worked perfectly and the transitions from each spot were seamless. Our guests absolutely loved him—they couldn’t stop gushing about him when my husband and I were chatting with them at the reception. He played all different kinds of music to appeal to everyone and made sure the dance floor always had people on it! He strictly followed our “must play” and “do not play list” and made sure everything was done tastefully. I also have to add that he has the most beautifully smooth radio voice ever! If you have any reservations about booking Lakeside DJs, I hope this review helps and convinces you to reach out to them AND I hope DJ Al is available for your big day!
Al was amazing! Our dance floor was never empty. And he helped with our live music ceremony sound! He was my little cousins favorite person for playing the Elmo’s world song. He catered the music to fit us to a T!
Al was an AMAZING DJ! You won’t regret hiring him for your wedding. He was approachable and helpful with planning details prior to the wedding. He always answered my phone calls and emails promptly. One the day of the wedding, he was super nice and helped with keeping the day running smoothly. Everybody is raving about how AWESOME our music was and everybody danced all night long!
Al truthfully was the reason that our event stayed on track and ran smoothly. I never realized how much a DJ did besides just play music but I let Al know what I wanted (bouquet and garter toss, cake cut after dinner, etc) and like most brides I wasn’t exactly sure how the timeline would play out but Al assured me he would take care of it and that was exactly what he did. He made sure the event flowed naturally and would make suggestions such as “now would be a good time to greet guests at their tables and following that we can announce cake cutting” and it was so helpful. People were dancing all night long with a good mix of different kinds of music. Would highly recommend Lakeside DJs.
Lakeside DJs came through for our wedding on 9/25. Our original DJ cancelled last minute back in February and Al was able to set us up with a new amazing one. Even through a few crazy hiccups because of COVID, I couldn’t have been happier with our DJ choice. Our dance floor was honestly full ALL night. Highly recommend.
Al was an essential piece to having our wedding go off as smooth as it did! When we needed to change timelines last minute he was so accommodating and made the stress levels of last minute changes no existent and Did more than any of us could ask for! I would and will recommend him to any and every single person that needs an entertainment source!
Al was outstanding!!! I would 10/10 recommend him to anyone. He did everything we asked for and more and he made our special day spectacular. He really listened to what we wanted and made us very happy.
We had Al for our ceremony and reception, and he was wonderful! Very professional and easy to work with. He used the playlist of songs we provided and also had valuable insight for what songs work best at a wedding. Worth noting that our wedding was for two brides, and there were no awkward hiccups in that regard (which we did deal with through other vendors!) Would absolutely recommend him to any other brides and grooms!
Al was wonderful to work with! He was very easy to communicate with, took our preferences into consideration and played songs that we loved! He played what our guests liked and stayed away from songs that we asked him not to play. He did a great job keeping everyone happy and making sure everyone had a good time!
Al was an absolute pleasure to work with. From my first contact with him, he was very responsive, informative, patient, polite, and accommodating. Our special day wouldn't have been the same without him. He not only created a playlist better than we could have imagined, but also helped facilitate the flow of all of the reception events, making our special night as perfect as we could've only dreamed of. We highly recommend Al and Lakeside DJs for your event!
Al was absolutely amazing! He was professional and kept people on the dance floor all night long! We could not have imagined anyone else doing the job on our special day! Thank you Al!
From the beginning everything with Lakeside DJs was wonderful and professional. They were responsive to emails and questions and reliable. Chris, the DJ, couldn’t have worked harder the day of our wedding to make sure the ceremony and wedding went smoothly. He had to go the extra mile to make sure our friends who couldn’t be there were able to be heard through the mic system and cue up the prayer and the best man speech. He communicated with me throughout the reception to make sure we were ready for cake cutting, dances and toasts and had to go around communicating to all of the other vendors when things changed. Like I said, he was working so hard. Then when it came time for music we had a blast. He played a variety of music and made sure all of our requests were played. It couldn’t have gone any better. I highly recommend LakeSide DJs and ask for Christopher Graham to be your DJ!
We had DJ Al for our wedding and we could not have asked for a better one. We spoke with him only a few times but he picked up on our musical tastes and truly listened to what we wanted. My husband referenced a song during his vows that we later danced to and Al gave the song a special introduction and referenced my husband's vows. It made for a special moment. His equipment sounded great. I was especially surprised at how great his microphone picked up my voice since I have trouble projecting. He even helped set up our niece who played a special song during the ceremony. I very highly recommend using Lakeside DJs for your wedding. You will not be disappointed.
Excellent DJ! Wonderful person, great to have as a host for our wedding day. He was able to make the day very special for us. Great music selection. Knows how to keep the party going. Kept the timeline for the day on track. He took care of all the little details that you don't want to be stressing about. All the AV was set up and ready to go. He helped us pick out ceremony songs and even provided multiple versions of the instrumentals we were interested in for us to choose from. Highly highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!
DJ Al was incredible!! Our guests loved the song choices and were dancing for the entire night. When they turned the lights on to end the night there were resounding boo’s to keep the party going. Overall incredibly positive, easy and memorable experience.
Chris was such a great DJ. He helped us coordinate playing a video we made of family members who couldn’t travel here because of the virus restrictions which meant so much to us. All our guest commented how great the music was and had such a fun time. Played a lot of Song requests from our guests !!!
Al is amazing!! The playlist he made/played for my wedding was incredible and so much fun! He’s also very professional, thorough, and easy to work with! He spent 45 minutes-1 hour on the phone with us a few days before the wedding to make sure everything was perfect! I had a surprise for my wife, which was playing her a song on her guitar and Al was so helpful and accommodating in making that happen! He told me when the perfect time to play the song was and he even created an enhanced version of the song to play! Overall we are so so happy that we went with Lakeside DJs to DJ our wedding!
Al at Lakeside DJ was Great!! He is a complete professional. He actually followed our itinerary better than our event coordinator. He did not miss a thing. The music was so on point. He set the perfect vibe for each section of the evening and all of our guests had a great time!! He definitely kept the party rolling on the dance floor too. Even a few of our older guests got up to dance. It was the most amazing day ever!! I would absolutely recommend LakesideDj’s for your wedding day.
Al did an absolutely amazing job at our wedding. The whole party was dancing and we have gotten so many comments about how much the guest enjoyed the music. He was great to work with because of his easy going professionalism and independence (as the bride I didn’t have to do anything) He made everything run smoothly and played so many great songs. I will recommend him to everyone who needs a DJ. Out of all the djs I contacted he promptly responded and was affordable.
Amazing music selection, it got everybody in an awesome dancing mood, and also made sure to take time with some nice slow songs as well. Also has really great advice on how DJ’s like to operate and how weddings can be even better than you thought. The planning prior to your big day is done with a sense of professionalism, and also helps you relax and have one less thing to worry about! If you’re unsure about who you want for your DJ, worry no more because they are best!
Al and his associate did an absolutely amazing job! The day ran so smoothly because of them, they kept us right on schedule for everything which took the stress off of us so we could enjoy our day even more! He was easy to work with from start to finish and so helpful!! Not to mention the dance floor was packed the whole night. We highly recommend Lakeside DJs!!
DJ Chris was fantastic! He had so many helpful suggestions, and we really appreciated the planning booklet Lakeside DJs uses to make sure everything runs smoothly and perfectly. At the wedding, Chris was always there helping us out, and the music he picked was perfect! All of our guests commented on how they had such a fun time. Thank you DJ Chris!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2020
Hi Kristen, Thanks you much for your kind words. I'm so happy that we were able to help make your wedding remarkable. Best wishes!
Al was absolutely phenomenal and a huge part of making our wedding such a success. He made preparation easy, which was extremely helpful with all the chaos that happens planning our big day. We had to make several on the fly updates and Al pulled everything off without a hitch. Thank you again!!!
Al was an awesome DJ. Great music and cool light setup. He listened to us and was very easy to work with. Always responded quickly to emails and was very punctual on our wedding day.
We couldn’t have been happier with Al! Not only was he the best and most chill guy for our wedding, he went way above and beyond by probably doing more work for our wedding than we paid for. He was so attentive to our party’s weird last names and made sure to get them right. His demeanor was classy but so much fun. He had our guests on the dance floor until the last minute of the night. Al, you were so wonderful and thank you for our wedding experience, we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ.
After rescheduling our wedding 3 separate times due to COVID -- we were lucky enough to land Al as our DJ! From the start, he was super easy to communicate with and had great ideas for our wedding! We were able to explain the vibe we were going for and he was able to take those notes and read the crowd to create the perfect party! We especially loved how his creative expertise came into play -- suggesting we switch around some of our first dances so the parent dances came first and ours was last (we danced to Earth, Wind, and Fire -- September) so partway through we could invite everyone to the dance floor with us! It was so perfect since our dances with our parents were slower and since our wedding day was September 21st -- September was the perfect way to get everyone up and dancing! Al was great on the mic and did a great job -- we couldn't be happier about choosing Al as our wedding DJ!
Al is responsive, professional, excellent with logistics, knows how to play to the crowd, does a great job emceeing and mixing, and had a huge part to play in making our event an amazing success. I recommend him as highly as possible.
We had no idea how lucky we were to choose Al and Lakeside DJs for our wedding. He was organized and supplied us a planner that helped us choose our perfect music lineup.
We met live the week before and I was impressed at his knowledge and best practice ideas.
The day of the wedding it was Al that kept everything and everyone on track.
We had so many compliments on the music and overall atmosphere. Cannot say enough good things! You will not be disappointed!!!
Al was so wonderful to work with! I didn't realize how important an experienced DJ was until planning my own wedding. Al helped the entire cocktail hour and reception run smoothly. He worked with us to pick the perfect music for our cocktail hour and dinner, and played a great variety of music throughout the reception. Don't hesitate to hire Lakeside DJs! They are amazing!
I can't thank Al enough for all of his help making our wedding awesome. Not only is he an extremely talented DJ, but he went above and beyond to help accommodate a bunch of crazy last minute changes due to COVID-19, and he remained positive the entire time. Al is amazing, and many of our family and friends specifically told us that they were impressed with our DJ! Song selections were on point, and we even had a fun game of Thunderstruck that Al helped us orchestrate - great memories!
Al also helped me out with a surprise I had for my wife. I had been working on a video for more than 2 years and wanted to play it on our wedding day. Al helped me plan ahead of time to make sure we had all the cords and setup requirements, and he met with me early on the day of the wedding to make sure we could test it out on his audio equipment.
It's clear that Al loves what he does, and that's a huge part of what makes him so great at his job. Not to mention he's got a great voice, making him a natural emcee! We couldn't be more pleased with his service and HIGHLY recommend Lakeside DJs for your wedding! Absolutely phenomenal!
Al was a great DJ! From the time we picked Lake Michigan DJ to the end of our wedding night, Al was there for us. He was quick to respond via email and phone and was easy to talk you. He has a great sense of how a wedding should flow and helped us make our timeline and keep us on track during the wedding night. Al spoke articulately and was easy to understand on the microphone. He also had a great selection of music and read the dance floor well. He knew when to pump up the jams and when to play a slow song. We had many compliments throughout the night about how awesome the DJ was! Thank you Al!
Al was fantastic! He was very professional and read the vibe in the room very well. The first group of people dancing were the kids, Al played some Disney music for them and they loved it! Once people began dancing, they entertained from start to finish. He played all of our required songs and even turned down requests that we had vetoed prior to the event.
Four out of four thumbs! We would highly recommend.
Al was phenomenal. When booking with Al, he was down-to-earth, answered our questions promptly, and was a genuinely pleasant person to talk to. In our last days before our wedding, Al was flexible and accommodating and offered many suggestions (when we asked for them!) with regard to our timeline, song choices, etc. On the day of our wedding, Al blew us away. He dismissed our tables for our dinner (and he was not required to do this!) and he read our guests for the music choices. He kept the dance floor packed all night and we actually asked him to stay an extra hour because our guests were having such a great time. We received multiple compliments from guests of all ages throughout the night and days after our wedding on how great Al was. He went above and beyond any expectation that my husband and I had.. He was by far one of the best vendors that we booked for our wedding. Do yourself a favor and hire a professional like Al!
Al was absolutely amazing! He is super kind and fun to work with, and he made the process so easy before and during the wedding. Best DJ I have ever experienced! Thank you, Al!!
Al did an amazing job being our DJ the wedding & reception! He was very accommodating, up beat & has a great radio voice. He makes sure to keep everything rolling & even has great choices for music! If you need a DJ this company is the way to go!
Al was super organized, professional, communicated expectations clearly, cared about our input, had a wonderful MC voice, and went the extra mile with special requests we had (asking people to sign our guest book, cuing me when to walk down the aisle, etc). I really appreciated the planners he provided to keep me focused, that he was one of a few vendors that followed through with everything he promised, and anticipated our needs! He collaborated well with other vendors and even sent a photo of the mic hook up to our videographer before the wedding day. Al was just an awesome person too who obviously played great music and kept the party going! I initially didn't think I needed a DJ, but looking back I can't imagine our wedding without this one! Thanks so much for everything !
Hire Al of Lake Michigan DJ’s - you won’t be disappointed! My husband and I hired Lake Michigan DJ’s for our outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
Al helped guide us through and explain (what the heck is the difference between a processional and recessional) the process. He’s is a great speaker and super personable - we had guests even comment on how great he was. As you’re planning a wedding - you know there are a million things to coordinate and decisions to make, and he allows his clients to be as hands-on or hands-off as they prefer (we personally took the more hands-off approach, picking out the songs we needed to [i.e: aisle music, reception entry music, first dance, must-play songs] and he did a fantastic job filling in the rest.) He coordinated with the venue and day-of coordinator, and it was a seamless, hands-off experience for us.
We highly recommend Lake Michigan DJ’s - zero complaints - our dance floor was full the whole night.
Al was the absolute best for our wedding back in August. His communication during the planning process and execution on our wedding day was perfect. He can do more than just play some songs. When we had a special request for our ceremony song, a day later we had the song in three different speeds to listen to and decide on, and the parts we didn’t want were removed. It was done without hesitation and in quick time. Since our wedding, many of our family members and friends have made comments about what a fantastic DJ we had and how much fun the night was for everyone. So many members of our families danced that night that I would have never thought to get out of their chairs and Al was who made it all possible. Thank you again for such a fantastic job and making the night go smoothly. It was perfect and we would recommend you to anyone!
Al Uryga from Lake MI DJ's was our pick to be our DJ for our wedding on July 6th. We got his name from a friend who was very satisfied with him and quite frankly, so were we. We had a short meeting previous to the event where we covered our expectations and he executed flawlessly. He is personable, prompt, flexible and focused on having a great time. Thanks for the great job!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2019
Thanks Stu! I appreciate the kind words. It was great getting to know you and Shelly!
DJ Al with Lake Michigan DJs was AMAZING. We planned our wedding from Colorado, and DJ Al made us feel like we planned it from Traverse City. He helped us with ideas, song choices, and had 3 set ups during the event! He had the dance floor moving the entire night, and we had such a blast with him. I would highly recommend DJ Al and Lake Michigan DJs for your next event.
DJ AL was phenomenal. He made sure our guests were having a great time and his music choices kept our guests dancing all night long. He was very professional and hard working to make sure our night was as special as we expected. I am so glad we went with Lake Michigan Dj’s and DJ AL.
Al Uryga was simply astounding. Planning everything with him was extremely easy and his advanced knowledge of music helped us decide what songs to pick. His help in manipulate songs to slow them down, stop, or start at certain parts perfectly fit our ceremony and reception. He played great music, kept things moving smoothly throughout the night, and really livened up the reception. I would absolutely recommend Al and his radio worthy voice, he has definitely been around the block and will give any couple one less headache in planning their wedding.
Al did a great job with our wedding! He kept everyone dancing all night long!
We absolutely loved Al and Lake Michigan DJ's! Al was very professional and we loved that he wore a tuxedo to our reception. Al was an excellent communicator and responded to my calls and texts right away. He was also very thorough in the planning process and called to confirm everything right before. Al was flexible and easy-going and was very helpful in setting up the timeline for our day. He got everyone up and dancing at the end and everyone at our wedding really enjoyed him. Al had a wonderful speaking voice to introduce all of us and our special guests. I would highly recommend Al to anyone getting married!
Al was super responsive, easy to communicate with, professional, and took our preferences and requests and turned them into a great party. We would highly recommend him to anyone getting married in the northern Michigan area.
Al is the best DJ we could have ever asked for!! He was very good and organized and even played into our wedding party entrances. He truly made our day so special. Highly HIGHLY recommend. You will not regret it.
Lake Michigan DJ's was so professional all the way around, from his attire to his setup at the wedding - we couldn't have asked for a better experience! He was very approachable during the entire planning process which gave us peace of mind that we were in good hands. He coordinated with our venue to make sure the day of schedule matched his timing for specific event details such as first dances, dismissal for dinner, and our grand entrance. We loved working with Al and his company and know you will as well!
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2019
Thank you so much Allison. I had so much fun at your wedding. Your French Cafe dinner music was perfect for Willowbrook Mill. Congrats again to you and Alex.
I cannot recommend Al highly enough. He is extremely professional and organized. Throughout the entire planning process he was very helpful (even with non-music questions, he was very willing to help and offer his advice.) He kept our wedding on schedule by making sure the cocktail hour ended on time and then helped organize the wedding party for the entrance, etc. Everyone loved the music and our parents especially appreciated the dinner music being kept to an appropriate volume so people could talk over dinner (we’ve been to other weddings where the music can get too loud during dinner.) Overall, we were so happy we chose to work with Al. He did our ceremony music and sound as well which was amazing (our wedding was outdoors on a windy day and everyone was able to hear us due to his sound equipment set up.) DJ Al is the BEST! We are so pleased we had the opportunity to work with him!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Mara! Your wedding was a lot of fun and I'm grateful that I got to be a part of it.
Lake Michigan Djs made our wedding all the more special! Al was quick to respond to emails, even when I made a last minute change at 2am the morning of our wedding! Everyone at our wedding complimented how nice and fun he was. We could not be more happy with the services we received and for such a great price!!!
AMAZING is the best way to describe Lake Michigan DJs. Totally made the reception perfect. Music was on point the entire night. Everyone keeps telling me he was by far the best DJ they have ever experienced at a wedding. Besides from being in charge of our music, he was very professional and organized and kept the night on track. I cannot recommend Lake Michigan Djs enough. You will not regret booking with them!