Okyne Entertainment Group

rst call with the company was great - the person we spoke with got a good idea of what we were looking for from a DJ and matched us up with DJ Drick based on that conversation. It was a great match. He was very helpful in us deciding what music we wanted play during the ceremony as well as during cocktail hour. The reception was fantastic and the music kept the dance floor going until the very end.

throughout the night without having any weird lulls. The team was super communicative and took the time to go through all of the details to make sure they knew what we were looking for. They also had worked with our planner before for other weddings, which was so helpful. Highly recommend!

nsive, transparent and easy to work with. We really appreciated the software service they have, which allows you to input wedding day details, wedding day schedule, and add any love/like/hate songs! You can also make your own spotify playlist and link that to the software! Before our wedding day, DJ Jonathon called us to check in, and even gave us a piece of advice for how a portion of our evening could flow better, which we really appreciated. We also asked to avoid explicit music, and that request was fully respected! DJ Jonathon played all of our love/like songs and the additional songs he played catered perfectly to our crowd and music tastes. We received a lot of compliments about the playlist and he kept the dancefloor full all night! I'd definitely recommend Okyne Entertainment to anyone in the Chicago area!

From the very beginning, the entire Okyne team was fantastic to work with. Every interaction—from the initial outreach and planning process to the day-of execution—was professional, responsive, and well-organized. Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but Okyne made the entertainment portion surprisingly straightforward. Their process was streamlined and easy to follow, with a few check-ins leading up to the wedding, a user-friendly planning portal, and a final walkthrough meeting where we reviewed the timeline minute by minute. One of the most unique and memorable parts of our experience was the personalized support we received from DJ Okyne's owner, DJ Al. We wanted to create a custom first dance by combining two songs that were meaningful to us, and DJ Al personally helped us bring that vision to life. He turned around the custom mix incredibly quickly, followed our specifications exactly, and provided thoughtful recommendations on how to blend the songs together in a way that felt natural and flowed well for our choreography. He even gave us multiple options to consider so we could choose the version that best matched our vision. The final product turned out beautifully and became one of our favorite parts of the wedding. It was such a fun and unique addition to the planning process, and we truly appreciated the level of care, creativity, and personal attention he brought to it. Music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding, and we spent a lot of time curating playlists for each phase of the event. The team was incredibly accommodating and worked seamlessly with our detailed Spotify playlists and vision for the day. We essentially created multiple playlists for different moments throughout the wedding, and the Okyne team embraced our organization, provided helpful recommendations, and worked hard to bring the exact vibe we wanted to life. We worked with DJ Alan on our wedding day, and he was excellent. He was attentive, responsive, and clearly invested in making sure both we and our guests had an amazing experience. When we requested songs, they were played. When we asked him to politely decline guest requests and stick closely to our curated selections, he followed our wishes exactly. Throughout the evening, he read the room well, mixed songs seamlessly, and knew exactly when to shift the energy into a more dance-focused atmosphere that kept the dance floor packed. One recommendation for future couples: consider adding live musicians to accompany the DJ. We chose to add a saxophonist and drummer, and they absolutely elevated the experience. The combination of a DJ with live musicians created an incredible hybrid between a traditional wedding band and DJ set. Their performances during our first dance and throughout open dancing brought an extra level of energy and excitement that our guests loved. The musicians were exceptionally talented and added a unique, high-end feel to the celebration. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with DJ Okyne and DJ Alan. Their professionalism, organization, musical expertise, creativity, and commitment to creating a great experience helped make our wedding unforgettable. We received countless compliments from guests about the music, energy, and atmosphere throughout the evening.

song on our love list, incorporated guest requests seamlessly, hosted the most INCREDIBLE mosh for us, as well saved our ceremony music when we received it at 3 AM the day of the wedding - and the ceremony was perfect 😭 All of our guests said it was the best wedding they have EVER attended, and we know Gordon played a huge part in that. Especially for me, the panicking bride without ceremony music the day before the wedding, and Gordon absolutely nailed it 🙏 Gordan had so much kindness for us, and partying with him was like partying with our family 💕 we would be delighted to have Gordan again any time! We are so grateful for OKYNE and Gordon for making our wedding better than anything we could have ever imagined! Sarah and Erol - 5/31/2026 @ Cafe Brauer Chicago

more. That's what we did, and the dance floor was full the entire evening. Our super-awesome DJ, owner Al Okyne, along with his team of a drummer & saxophonist, helped make our son's wedding reception one everyone is still talking about. The saxophonist even played amongst the dancing guests, and everyone loved it. So do I recommend Okyne Entertainment Group...Absolutely!

y. Everyone enjoyed the music and found there was a good mixture of different genres. 

specifically. We agree! Booking with Okyne and DJ Brad was one of, if not the best, decision we made while planning our big day. Thank you so much for helping make our wedding so perfectly memorable! 

the music, speaker systems, and microphones for the wedding speeches. We had a lot of fun using their online portal to pick out songs throughout our planning process. DJ Paul did a great job keeping the progam running smoothly even with the timeline shifting up from a short ceremony.

d the vibe we were hoping for. The amount of people who complimented the music and asked us what DJ we used was crazy!! No one left the dance floor thanks to Brad!! 

fect for our crowd of young adults in their 30s. He played all the songs we asked and read the room perfectly. Both of our friends groups at the wedding are still talking about how awesome DJ Drick was! We would recommend him to anyone in the Chicagoland area — you won't be disappointed.

ics etc. When it came to the music- could not have been better!! While there is an intake sheet/shared playlist of the couples “do not play” and “play” songs- Jose really knew how to read the room/the dance floor and adapt to the energy of the guests. All of our guests were out there dancing- everything was so smooth transition wise! It was the dancefloor I dreamed of- danced the night away! 10/10

a seamless process picking the music, sharing the reception schedule, and sharing a Spotify playlist through Okyne Medias online portal. We loved our DJ Alex, and we couldn’t recommend him enough! Overall, a great experience and we’d recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding DJ.

k with, everything was executed perfectly, and we could not be happier.

urprised us by singing a few songs! We could not be any happier with Blake and only have good things to say! The overall services provided by Okyne were great! They had all the equipment we needed for our wedding. We would certainly reach out again if we were to need DJ services in the future!

cation was clear, responsive, and seamless throughout the entire planning process, which made us feel confident and at ease leading up to the big day. A special shoutout to Brad, who was absolutely fantastic to work with. He took the time to understand the vibe we were going for and delivered it perfectly. His energy, timing, and ability to read the crowd kept everyone dancing all night. Multiple guests commented on how great the music and flow of the night were.

I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great DJ.

professional. My DJ, Alan, completely understood the classy and polished vibe I was going for and catered the music perfectly to match. Alan did a wonderful job as both DJ and emcee—he took suggestions in stride, made timely announcements, and kept everything flowing seamlessly. What impressed me most was his ability to read the room. Guests were shocked when I told them I hadn’t given him a strict playlist, because he kept the energy high, the dance floor packed, and the music exactly on point all night long. We also added the cold sparks machine for our exit, and it was such a fun and memorable touch. Okyne Medialab provided microphones and speakers for the ceremony as well, and we had absolutely no hiccups with audio the entire day—everything was flawless. On top of his talent, Alan looked polished and professional, which I truly appreciated. DJs can be hit or miss, but Alan was an absolute hit. I’m so grateful we had him, and I would highly recommend him to any couple looking for a DJ who is skilled, professional, and genuinely great at what he does.

uests for both the ceremony and reception. Okyne Medialab delivered. The trio—sax, drums, and DJ—was everything. The music was on point, the vibe was perfect, and the dance floor stayed packed all night. Honestly, couldn’t have asked for more. Hire them!

where we could list up to 30 songs we wanted to play (and 6 songs we didn’t want played). Then we had an our long meeting a couple weeks before our wedding where we walked through the whole wedding and made sure we had the right parts of certain songs playing at the right time. I would work with them again in a heartbeat!

at the end of the night! We were worried that the dance floor would be sparse because of our lower guest count (about 70 guests), but the dance floor was packed the entire night! I had several guests praise DJ Brad and the music choices/mixes.

ryone at Okyne from start to finish!

g and listened to what we wanted and vibed with us all night long. Not only was Marcus great though, Okyne also provided us with an excellent saxophonist who helped lead off our dance floor. As well as during cocktail hour, the pianist from Okyne, added the most perfect, beautiful, background music in the space. I highly recommend using Okyne for your wedding or event. Everything was amazing and everyone was so helpful.

for our wedding.   Initial meetings and using the portal: Great, very simple and helped us shape our day. DJ Brad was the best -- from pre-meetings all the way through the end of the night. He hit the mark on every single planned song -- ceremony, dances, all of it! Countless guests complimented the music, and the dance floor was packed for our entire night. Thank you!!!

asked, and I couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. We even asked them for a track without words so we could sing a first song instead of a first dance, and they delivered it perfectly.

o our taste. He worked with our list of recommended songs and took requests throughout the night while making sure the music flowed with the dance floor. It was some of the most fun we have ever had dancing, and our guests have also continuously highlighted how much they enjoyed the music! Okyne also did a great job matching the right music to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dance party portions of the evening. The piano and violin instrumentalists added a beautiful touch to the ceremony and cocktail hour as well, and we appreciated their ability to play a unique song that was outside the standard set list.

ting married in the future asking for our DJ company so they could inquire since they liked it so much. We also had a great experience with everyone we worked with leading up to the day (Stephanie and Eric). They were incredibly friendly, communicative, and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had.

and he played all of our favorites! He also took requests from our guests, which was great! The dance floor was packed the whole night and we received so many compliments from all generations of guests. He also was great at making announcements when needed, but never overdid it. We also had DJ Jonathan for our ceremony and cocktail hour and everything worked out seamlessly. We were super impressed with the entire Okyne team and would highly recommend them!

Brad (DJ Blu) kept the dance floor packed all night, played our requests, and sprinkled in his magic to keep everyone entertained all night

, and sax player from Okyne and they were all awesome. DJ Eric took all of our preferences and recommendations seriously and delivered on every single one. He masterfully kept the dancing going all night and there was never a dull moment. The whole Okyne crew was nothing but professional, engaging, and attentive and I would recommend them to anyone getting married in Chicago. 12/10 rating and we could not have asked for a better music vendor!

blew us away. He was professional, personable, fun and seamlessly kept the flow of the day moving. His MC skills were top-notch. It was so clear that he genuinely cared about making the night special for us, and that meant the world. The live violinist was also a fantastic touch—elegant, unique, and such a memorable addition to the experience. I can’t recommend Brad and the Okyne team enough!

both DJ Eric and Okyne Medialab stood out as exceptional. DJ Eric did a great job interacting with our guests and keeping the energy high, and working with Okyne Medialab was a breeze. Our dance floor was full the entire night, and he did such an amazing job of catering to a very mixed crowd. Should any of our local friends need a DJ, we will be recommending Okyne.

, we needed to add things on at the last minute and incur further costs as well as required to meet our requests that Al overlooked during the initial discussion. He claimed to have known the property very well and didn't attend the walkthrough, then decided additional speakers were needed. DJ Alex played songs out of order, played incorrect songs, let his laptop alarm go off during our welcome speech, and replayed a playlist from the beginning after it stopped for 5 minutes during dinner. We provided a multi-hour playlist of songs and heard some songs twice. We provided the Okyne team with well thought out playlists that took countless hours to assemble that Alex essentially had to hit play on and he couldn't do it for us. Upon bringing these issues up to Al, following the wedding, he tried to defend the problems, and accused me of not providing the correct song version (Demo vs. Album version) despite sending a youtube link for a specific song. I would not recommend Okyne services to any of my peers. We did get a small refund for the issues, but that does not convince me to work with Okyne again. Since writing this review, Al has reached out to me through phone and email, both times dancing around asking me to remove this review because it's hurting their business. I've also been told Alex is no longer with Okyne due to this incident. The latest message states that he regretted a member of their team reached out for feedback because it led to this review.

ntro call with Bekah, she left us reassured with their process of delivering and excellent DJ selection/playlist/etc for our wedding. Al and his team also worked with us to create a custom intro to our reception which included a video projection overlayed with audio. The DJ worked with our projector vendor flawlessly to ensure our vision became a reality. 10/10 vendor and would recommend this company to anyone who asked.

experience and atmosphere we wanted to create for our guests. Their online platform is intuitive and was a huge help when planning out the musical details of the day. THANK YOU to DJ Alan and the Okyne team!

be on my team of vendors. They are very responsive in the planning process and have a great online portal that helps you keep all of your wedding music organized. Our DJ (Kristian), was professional, fun and kept the dancefloor packed. They also offer live musicians which is a plus so you don't have to use a separate vendor. I had a duo play for my ceremony and cocktail hour. Okyne Media Lab is TOP notch and I would recommend them over and over again to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding!

ns. DJ Gordon was amazing! The dance floor was packed the entire time, and everyone kept talking about how great the music was. He was professional and very complimentary about the night, which felt really special and made our day! Highly recommend!!

ve him an overall vibe to go with and he fully understood the assignment. Our dance floor was packed from the first song to the last song of the night. He kept the party going the entire night - we were all sad when the last song ended! All our guests commented on how great our DJ was! He took a few guest requests and everyone was happy to hear the songs they liked. HIHGLY recommend working with the Okyne Medialab team!