Redefining the Wedding DJ
Chicago & Suburbs
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Al Okyne
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (14X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Okyne Medialab, Inc. is a wedding DJ service operating out of Chicago, IL. This business provides a modern, up-to-date take on what event entertainment should be. Producing lively and energetic performances, they work their professional magic to get people on their feet. Steering clear of cliched routines, they aim to keep their clients happy with a fresh approach to DJing.
This business was originally kick-started in 2004 by Al Okyne. Al is currently the company’s CEO, and he spearheads the operations with support from Stacy Okyne and a team of consultants. Many years since its initial foundation, Okyne Medialab continues to innovate. Couples who book these DJs are treated to a customized service, absent from cheesiness or stereotypical DJ tricks. Instead, they ensure that their clients get what they want, with a slick and modern twist.
These DJs are all about producing polished performances to get people on the floor. Music is a big part of what makes a wedding memorable. Okyne Medialab aims to create an atmosphere where great memories can be made throughout the night. They can play songs from a whole host of diverse genres such as dance, hip-hop, pop, rock, and much more. Pumping all kinds of anthems through their sound systems, they can create inventive and multifaceted playlists that have something for everyone. Ultimately, all they want to do is play great tunes while giving newlyweds a fashionable and fun night of entertainment.
Okyne Medialab can provide your reception venue with an elevated party vibe. Providing their own equipment, they can lend your celebration extra style and substance. Creating a high-class ambiance, they do what they can to bring their clients’ visions to life. They also spin discs and scratch turntables at rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and after-parties, so they could, feasibly, entertain you and your guests for your entire wedding.
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Al Okyne
Owner
Al Okyne started Okyne Medialab in 2004 for the sole purpose of redefining entertainment options and bringing a whole new energy to the entertainment industry, especially for weddings. We specialize in playing music that keeps the dance floor packed ALL NIGHT!
Going above and beyond is what we all at Okyne Medialab do to give you the event your guests will be talking about for years to come!
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4.9
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Okyne Medialab, Inc. receives consistent praise for their exceptional service and talented DJs. Reviewers commend the responsiveness and professionalism of the staff, particularly Bekah and Al, in guiding the wedding planning process seamlessly. DJ performances, such as those by Blake, Gordon, Jose, and Brad, are highly praised for keeping the dance floor alive and creating the perfect atmosphere throughout the event. The company's online platform, musical expertise, and ability to tailor playlists to suit the couple's preferences are highlighted as standout features, making Okyne Medialab a top choice for weddings in Chicago.Review photos
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Brittany L
5.0
1/30/2025
I can't say enough great things about Okyne Medialab, Inc. We were lucky enough to be paired up with Blake as our DJ. He was absolutely amazing at our wedding! He offered to sing during dinner as a "wedding gift" to us, and our guests still talk about it. I would recommend him to another couple in a heartbeat. I also appreciated the saxophone player and ease of making our own playlist. Overall, 10/10.
Tracy M
3.0
1/28/2025
Overall, our wedding and wedding music was fine. There were people dancing the whole night. My reasons for giving 3 stars:
1. I spent a lot of time filling out the song request form, and day of wedding the DJ took requests from wedding guests instead of playing the songs we had listed on our request forms.
2. My mom (mother of the bride) requested the hora be played promptly, as we were running late on timing of the song and the photographers were leaving. The DJ told her he would play it in 10 minutes, to which she told him no we needed to play it asap; I feel like the MOB, who is also paying for the wedding, should not have been dismissed
3. Lastly, I think he lacked some intuition on when to change to the next song, like when people were dissipating from the dance floor or no longer dancing toward the end of a very long song
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Emmy M
5.0
1/16/2025
Okyne and Brad are the absolute best! He DJed my wedding and knocked it out of the park. If you are looking for a wedding DJ in Chicago, Brad is your guy!
Katelin P
5.0
1/05/2025
Okyne was one of the most professional vendors we began working with, starting with our initial intro call with Bekah (always quick to respond and knowledgeable). After our first intro 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.
Madeline M
5.0
12/27/2024
Music is immensely important to us as a couple and Okyne Medialab was such a trusted collaborator for our wedding day. Al and his team are fantastic and took a true interest in the 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!
Alicia M
5.0
11/20/2024
As a wedding coordinator in Chicago I am familiar with many DJ companies, however there was no question for me that when I was planning my own wedding, I wanted Okyne Media Lab to 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!
John U
5.0
11/01/2024
We loved working with Okyne Medialab for our October 2024 wedding! They were really easy to work with leading up to the wedding day and were very responsive whenever we had questions. 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!!
Olivia P
5.0
10/30/2024
Okyne Medialab was fantastic to work with on our wedding day! Everyone was very responsive and easy to reach whenever questions came up!
We had DJ Gordon at our wedding and we gave 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!
jenna j
5.0
10/18/2024
Creative, professional, and easy to work with!
Gabby V
5.0
10/09/2024
Okyne Medialabs did an incredible job for my wedding on 9/20/24. From start to finish everything was flawless. I loved the portal system they use, it was super easy to use and helped everyone stay super organized. I also appreciated how responsive their team was whenever we had a question (Bekah & Brad thank you!)
Jose our DJ was perfect! He kept the dance floor packed all night and knew exactly what vibes we were going for. Every planed song and MC cue was executed flawlessly. I would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!
Olivia S
5.0
9/10/2024
Okyne Medialab did a FANTASTIC job for our recent wedding. They have been professional and quickly responsive since the start, and their promise excellence which they followed through with! Bekah and Brad were great getting everything arranged behind-the-scenes, and our DJ Eric kept the dance floor packed the ENTIRE NIGHT. We wanted a bit of a "club feel" to our reception dancing and Eric nailed it! So many guests came up to us afterwards and said he did a great job. Would 10/10 recommend Okyne :)
Samantha O
5.0
8/20/2024
Okyne Medialab were an absolute dream to work with. The ease of adding a guitarist for our cocktail hour was a huge plus. Our DJ, Jose took the time to understand our vibe during our pre-wedding chat and completely nailed the atmosphere. Our dance floor was packed all night thanks to his amazing ability to blend songs and understand what the crowd wants. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ to celebrate our special day.
Jessica M
5.0
6/05/2024
All of the music from Okyne Medialab at our wedding on May 26th was amazing and EXACTLY what we were looking for! Our DJ Alex in particular was INCREDIBLE and gave us the best night of dancing ever. We barely even ate or drank because we couldn't get off the dance floor and we definitely weren't the only ones! We also got tons of compliments all night on how great the DJ was. Okyne captured the unique energy that what we were going for: Bridgerton vibes during the ceremony & cocktail hour, and rave vibes after dinner.
Maggie G
5.0
6/04/2024
Okyne Medialab, Inc. was the BEST. I seriously got so many compliments on our DJ. We worked with Al and DJ Brad. We also used Okyne to provide live music during the ceremony which was amazing. I wanted to walk down the aisle to a song that wasn't in their repertoire and they were able to learn it no problem.
The DJ did everything we asked and he kept everyone entertained. He played everything we requested and also took the time to make sure he was pronouncing everyone's names right which we really appreciated. He was the perfect emcee through the entire evening.
Could not recommend them enough. They were seriously such a hit at our wedding.
Griffin D
5.0
1/17/2024
We had a fantastic experience with the entire Okyne team. Bekah was our first contact and was super helpful walking us through the entire process before we committed. She was also a great resource throughout the months leading up to our wedding as we started to use the digital planning tools and hammered out details.
Two weeks before our wedding, we had a call with Al, who helped us answer logistical questions and made us feel very comfortable with the day-of process. He was also a great sounding board for some of our out-of-the-box ideas!
Finally, our big day came and went off without a hitch. Our live studio musicians gave us the elegant ceremony we dreamed of, and Steven, our DJ, brought the energy from the cocktail hour to the last dance of the night. He totally understood our vibe and accommodated all of our requests.
All in all - a great experience! Would recommend Okyne to anyone looking for a great DJ in the Chicago area.
Morgan D
5.0
1/05/2024
I recently used Okyne Medialab for my wedding DJ and we had a wonderful experience! Everyone we worked with at Okyne Medialab from the initial call with Bekah, to the final planning call with Al, it was all very seamless. Okyne Medialab uses a portal which allows you to easily organize all of your music and song choices. We had a few Spotify playlists we wanted to use and we wanted our DJ to cut some songs shorter for our first dances, and they were able to easily accommodate those requests. The night of our wedding, DJ Alan was able to easily navigate some changing needs related to microphones for our ceremony and speeches, and issues with the speakers at the venue without any stress at all. All of our music was right on queue throughout the entire evening of celebrations. We and all of our guests absolutely loved our dance floor music!! It was the perfect mix of old and new that we were looking for and the dance floor was never empty! I would definitely recommend working with Okyne Medialab!
Elizabeth O
5.0
12/18/2023
Al & all of the Okyne Medialab crew are just phenomenal! From our initial call with Bekah, all the way through the wedding night, we couldn't be happier with our experience. Al took the time to understand our music preferences and DJ Alan executed flawlessly on the big day. Alan not only understood our musical tastes but also crafted a personalized playlist that kept the dance floor buzzing all night. His ability to read the room and seamlessly transition between genres showcased his expertise. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the fantastic music. He also brought a positive and professional vibe to the event, working cohesively with all other vendors. If you want a DJ who not only listens to your requests but also turns them into a magical soundtrack, Okyne Medialab is the one to go with. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without this team—truly exceptional!
McKenzie Q
5.0
12/13/2023
Al and Okyne Media came highly recommended to us by our planner, and we are so glad we went with Al! We met with Al before the wedding to go over our timeline, what to expect, what we wanted, etc. During the meeting, he was extremely professional and knew what he was doing. That same level of commitment and professionalism continued on the day of the wedding. We did a first look at our dinner room before guests came in, and Al had our first dance song playing while we did it, which I thought was such a nice touch. He did an excellent job of checking in with us, making sure the people giving speeches were prepared, making announcements, and keeping things moving.
Somehow, Al got even better when it came time to dance. After the first and parent dances were done, Al played a song that got the entire room dancing. He did an excellent job of reading the room and playing what would keep people moving. We had many guests who never left the room! When he played the last song, people were chanting for one more, and Al delivered. It was an incredible moment and not something I have seen happen at any other wedding.
We received so many compliments during and after the wedding about how incredible our DJ was (including how well-dressed he was).
It was incredible and exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend Al for your wedding or event.
Renata B
5.0
12/07/2023
My husband and I used Okyne MediaLab for our DJ services on our wedding on 11/3/2023. The entire experience was perfect. We had many planning sessions with coordinators and a final touch base with both the owner, Al, and our DJ, Brad. Al was very knowledgeable and took down every small detail. Brad was top notch. He was fantastic during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Brad truly captured our wishes for dancing which was one of our biggest things to get right on our wedding. Most impressively, without any prompting from us, Brad took the time to research a traditional cultural dance we were performing at the reception. He had the history together and shared with our guests while we set up. These small details made working with Okyne truly fantastic!
Rebecca S
5.0
12/01/2023
The Okyne Medialab team members are truly amazing to work with! The process with their online portal and the opportunities to speak with Al to get questions answered and talk through logistics really freed us up to enjoy our big day. Our wedding went so smoothly thanks to Brad for being MC and DJ. He was prompt, flexible, and communicated well with us as the day went along. Brad, from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to dinner, to dancing was so on top of everything! He kept the dance floor filled and really went along with the vibe of the crowd while also checking in and making sure all the songs we wanted to hear were played! We would 1000/10 recommend Okyne Medialab! Thanks for a great party 🤘
Taylor C
5.0
11/29/2023
Okyne was super easy to work with - very communicative, professional. The DJ was very aware of what we wanted and was in communication with us throughout the day and night. He definitely got the dance floor going! Okyne really handles everything for you!
Catherine C
5.0
11/07/2023
Al & the team at Okyne Media Labs was the absolute right choice for our wedding day!! If you're looking for a professional and fun team, look no further. DJ Alejandro was an awesome MC and kept the dance floor packed all night. Even our grandparents couldn't help but join in :) I'll treasure those videos forever.
Leading up to the big day, we were able to use an online dashboard to put in songs for cocktail hour, dancing, and special moments as we made those decisions. Al spent time with us on Zoom calls to make sure he understood the vibe we were going for as well as what the technical hurdles of the venue might be. We were pretty particular about everything, and he nailed the brief -- even making us a custom dinner playlist when we couldn't find exactly what we had envisioned. The wedding was everything we wanted and more, and the customer service was top notch.
Rachael N
5.0
11/04/2023
The Okyne Medialab team ensured a smooth, easy and stress-free experience every step of the way.
Each member of their team, Bekah, DJ Andrés and Al were phenomenal. Bekah was so helpful in the beginning as she introduced us to the services they provided and helped us set up our portal. She answered all our questions in a timely manner, jumped on 2 calls with us and provided excellent customer service. As soon as we began working with her we immediately knew we made the right decision.
Additionally, Al jumped in to finalized all the details with us for our wedding day making us feel very confident that the day would be everything we imagined and more. You can tell that he truly cares about all of his clients and matched us with a DJ that aligned with our preferences and style.
Lastly, DJ Andrés killed it. We had so many people coming to us complimenting our DJ and saying how amazing he did. He played so many amazing songs and read the vibe of the crowd perfectly. When I say our dance floor was packed all night - I mean it. There was never a dull moment and I can’t even express how much that means to us. Our dream was to have a packed dance floor and a wedding where everyone had a blast and DJ Andrés and the Okyne Medialab team made that happen.
Thank you so much Okyne Medialab! We would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking to book a DJ for their wedding or just want to have a killer party.
Mallory B
5.0
10/26/2023
BRAD WAS THE BEST. seriously, he told me I had one of the best wedding playlists he's ever seen and he was going to use some of my songs D: SUCH A SWEET COMPLIMENT. The entire experience with Okyne was amazing. Everyone is so nice, so professional, and they really go above and beyond to make sure your day is special. Brad took everything we threw at him (admittedly last second) and made it work. I could not feel my lower body the next morning, so the dancing was perfect ;)
Andrew B
5.0
10/23/2023
Had a great experience with Okyne at our wedding. They are professionals throughout the process and leave no stone unturned while delivering an awesome event.
We also felt that their services were very reasonably priced which can be an unfamiliar feeling during wedding planning.
Overall, the Okyne team is great to work with and we would recommend them to anyone looking to host an event.
Wonho R
5.0
9/22/2023
Okyne is very professional and communicative. Their jazz team set the perfect ambiance for our cocktail hour and dinner for our wedding! Would highly recommend.
Jenna W
5.0
9/21/2023
We booked Okyne Media for our wedding at Artifact Events and we could not be happier! Al was amazing to work with in the weeks leading up. He was thorough, helpful, and informed and we organized an awesome night. Emily, Rob, and DJ Kristian kept the party lively and upbeat all night long -- thanks, Okyne team!
Nancy M
5.0
8/26/2023
Okyne is a fabulous company to work with! The planning tools they have really help guide the process when it comes to selecting music from pre-ceremony to late night dance floor. DJ Erick was the best at reading the dance floor and creating a vibe that couldn't keep people away. Highly recommend!!!
Francesca D
5.0
8/23/2023
I cannot say enough good things about Okyne Medialab. They were so easy to work with and totally nailed the music. Jonathan was our DJ and no one left the dance floor all night! He read the room perfectly and every song was a hit! I have had a million compliments on the music!!
Nicole H
5.0
8/08/2023
Gordon seriously killed the game at our reception!!! He kept the dance floor packed the entire night and kept the energy going. He definitely was able to read the room and played banger after banger! Okyne Media Lab was awesome to work with, was timely with responses and so helpful!! Their online platform was great for us to communicate the styles of music we like - and they absolutely nailed it. I will recommend these guys to every engaged couple I know!!!
Michelle F
5.0
7/25/2023
We used Okyne Media lab for our July 2023 wedding. We did the ultimate wedding package plus 2 live musicians (Trumpeter and Saxaphonist). Working with Bekah throughout the sales and planning process was very smooth and she was very responsive and accommodating. Al was similarly very responsive and accommodating in the weeks leading up to the wedding, not to mention FUN to work with! He made us feel comfortable with our decision to add the saxophonist and trumpeter and allowed us to add extra 'must plays' and submit our own playlists.
Brad was our DJ for the wedding itself and he was absolutely incredible! He brought amazing vibes and from the beginning got us pumped up for the wedding party introductions. He was the perfect emcee, announcing things like "one hour left" and "last slow song" which people mentioned to me they really appreciated. He also pronounced all names correctly and checked in with each person giving a speech ahead of time. My sister, new brothers-in-law and father ALL mentioned to me their appreciation for these thoughtful details. He was able to blend our playlist in seamlessly, ensuring the dancefloor was PACKED for literally every minute. He also checked in with me toward the end of the night to make sure there were no other songs I wanted to hear and was very responsive when I asked to skip a song and turn the music lower at cocktail hour (no ego!!!).
We loved how the trumpeter and saxophonist came into the crowd to play and they sounded great playing on top of every song. We're so glad we had them there!
Hayley T
5.0
7/18/2023
We are so happy to have worked with Okyne Medialab! From the beginning Al and his team were very communicative. We were matched with a DJ closer to our wedding date and Jose was so amazing, fun and friendly! When we met with him, he immediately knew the kind of music and vibe we wanted and he made it happen! We were so happy with all the music choices before and after the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner music, and dancing. We received SO many compliments on how amazing the music was. He really saw what the dance floor was loving and accommodated it to what we liked as well! We could not be happier with our choice to hire Okyne Medialab and we highly recommend!
Ryan M
5.0
7/15/2023
Al Okyne and his entire team were absolutely incredible. Our wedding would not have been as special and memorable without them.
David M
5.0
7/15/2023
I recently had the pleasure of hiring Okyne Media for my wedding, and I must say that they exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish, their service was impeccable, and they truly helped make our special day unforgettable.
Communication with Okyne Media was smooth and efficient right from the initial inquiry. Their team was prompt and responsive, ensuring that all our questions and concerns were addressed promptly. They took the time to understand our preferences and tailored their services accordingly, ensuring a personalized experience.
On the wedding day, DJ Steven from Okyne Media arrived early, well-prepared, and set up their equipment seamlessly. The music selection was outstanding, capturing the vibe and energy we desired for each part of the event, from the ceremony to the reception.
Audrey G
5.0
7/04/2023
Talk about keeping the evening on schedule AND working with the band, Hello Weekend; In my 30-plus years of planning weddings, Al OKYNE and his amazing sense of timing really rocked the house!!! The dance floor was packed all night long AND his calm demeanor added to the success of the evening!!!
ps...AL was a pleasure to work with and listened attentively to any changes that occurred last minute AND truly gets a 5 star rating from me
Audrey Gordon
Emma C
5.0
6/25/2023
We are so happy we chose Okyne for our DJ! From our initial phone call with Bekah and prompt emails with Al, we felt comfortable and confident that they would pair us with the perfect DJ.
Our DJ was José and we had a great conversation on the phone the week of the wedding to go over our dance songs and made sure everything lined up with our coordinator’s timeline. We also used their violinist and pianist due for our outdoor garden cocktail hour which added the perfect vibe. The whole reception went smooth from start to finish and he had us all on the dance floor until closing time! I provided a song list for dinner and he was able to play that for us too. I’m so glad we went with them and I 100% recommend!
Mary Beth X
5.0
6/21/2023
Overall, our dance floor was packed due to good music. We did have a couple errors throughout the night, but Al really took accountability for what happened at our wedding and tried to make things right which we appreciate.
Zach Y
5.0
6/15/2023
Okyne provided excellent, professional service for my wedding from start to finish.
Initially, I met with Bekah in a Skype meeting to go over the services offered and determine if Okyne was the right fit. Based on that interaction, I chose to hire Okyne. Bekah was able to address all of my requests in a timely manner and also provided us with a guitarist for our cocktail hour.
We met with Al a week before the wedding to fine tune the timeline of our events and finalize all the details. That was extremely reassuring and helpful.
DJ Derek put on an excellent performance and also executed the timeline of the event perfectly. All of our must play songs were included and those that he added were great. The guitarist for the cocktail hour received excellent reviews as well.
I highly recommend Okyne!
Kristin D
5.0
6/12/2023
Bekah, Al & the Okyne team are amazing. They truly cater to whatever you need. Our dance floor was the place to be and our DJ (Andres) did a great job. Our guests had a blast and danced the night away.
Jenna S
5.0
5/30/2023
Everything people say is true. DJ Alan truly was so good that people COULD NOT get off the dance floor! Some of our guests told us after the fact we needed to schedule in breaks because the songs were too good and they couldn't find time to use the bathroom :) But in all seriousness, we trusted the DJ to relay announcements on time and in the right manner and they did just that. The intros were executed perfectly with all the hype and the song choice was perfect for the crowd, even mixing in the odd bollywood song or too (we had many Indian guests). The live musicians booking process was fairly easy and flexible, and they did an amazing job and really added a beautiful flair to our ceremony and cocktail hour.
Overall, working with Okyne is a low touch vendor that simply delivers an amazing performance.
Maeve M
5.0
5/10/2023
Great company, they listened to our request and made the whole process so easy for us picking our songs!
Anna K
5.0
3/21/2023
We used Okyne for 3 services during our January 15, 2023 wedding - live electric violinist for the ceremony and cocktail hour, DJ for the wedding, and Karaoke DJ for the afterparty. All our expectations were exceeded and wildest dreams come true!!!! Bekah was in touch right away to help us hone in on what we were looking for - what services, vibes, overall music taste, etc. Closer to the wedding, the Okyne portal and our meeting with Al and DJ Mayhem were so helpful and all together made us feel prepared and excited for the big day! All 3 musicians we worked with were incredible and the dance floor was packed all night. Highly recommend Okyne for the quality of service, as well as communication and organization!
Kyra S
5.0
3/19/2023
We had a great experience with Okyne for our wedding DJ. The upfront process was very organized and responsive, and the web-based tools made it easy to communicate our vision. They were accommodating with our requests to get an audio recording of the ceremony, and even recorded the speeches and some dance footage from the reception without us asking. Our DJ Kristian brought authentic energy to the event and was an effective master of ceremonies during the reception. After the event, they reworked some of the recordings based on our request. Overall, it was a very positive and professional experience throughout, and I would recommend them to others!
Rina S
5.0
3/13/2023
2023 bride here! I had the pleasure of working with Brad at Okyne. To say he was outstanding is an understatement. During the reception, he was very transparent and clear with me about where and when things would be happening! He also kept the dance floor absolutely packed the entire night. During our honeymoon, my husband and I could not stop talking about how great we thought the DJ was! The planning process was very smooth and the communication was great. I would recommend Okyne Medialab to all future couples!
Kate S
5.0
2/24/2023
We were really excited to work with Okyne at our wedding reception. From the start, Okyne was easy to work with. They have a flexible site for creating “Must Play” and “Do not play” song lists. Al, the eponymous Okyne, sat down with us in the weeks preceding the wedding to lock down which songs we would play during pre-scheduled moments (entrance, cake cutting, first dance, etc.). Okyne also worked to understand our schedule of the day, flow of our reception, and move-in/move-out times for our venue.
Our DJ was Kristian, who was just great. We had a preset Spotify playlist for our cocktail hour and dinner that Kristian managed through speeches and toasts, but his set was the real showstopper of the evening. He pulled off one of the best wedding sets we’d ever had the pleasure of dancing to. He really put a lot of effort into nailing song transitions and incorporating a lot of our requests into the set. The dance floor was packed at all hours of the night. Kristian was really professional and super friendly.
We wholeheartedly recommend Okyne and Kristian!
Joanna C
5.0
12/12/2022
Okyne has everything you need online to make the reception go as smoothly as possible including timeline, song libraries, and suggestions for specific dances. We filled everything out ahead of time and the first meeting with Al (Okyne owner) went smoothly. Second meeting was with Brad, the actual DJ for the wedding. We had difficulty picking out a recessional song that suited us. We consulted Brad, and he produced the perfect song. Brad arrived early to the event, was set up on time, and reviewed music schedule with the venue coordinator and the officiant so everyone was on the same page. Brad was very communicative all during the reception. He helped us to stay on track with the schedule (cake cutting, first dances, etc.) and notified us in advance when specifically requested songs on our list were coming up. He made sure we knew when the last slow dance of the night would be so that we would be sure not to miss that moment. He did an awesome job of keeping the dance floor packed – not an easy feat for a smallish crowd (about fifty people) and such a broad age range (teens to seniors). Coolest thing was we told him that after making our grand entrance into the ballroom as first-time husband & wife, we wanted to make the rounds to all the tables to take pictures with everyone. He turned it into an impromptu game to see if we could make all the tables before our entrance song ended. It was super fun for everyone!
Lauren P
5.0
12/05/2022
Music was one of the top priorities for our wedding, and Okyne Media Lab (DJ Eric) did a great job! The planning tool was easy to use and helped us to get organized--there were things on there that we hadn't even thought about beforehand! Our interactions with Bekah and the owner Al were very helpful. But biggest shoutout to Eric--we've been to probably a dozen weddings in the past few years, and we've never seen a dance floor so packed. Family and friends--from high schoolers to octogenarians--are still telling us that they've never danced so much at a wedding in their life! And to top it all off, Okyne was one of the more affordable DJ companies we got a quotes from. Definitely would recommend!
Brett R
5.0
11/09/2022
You’re searching for wedding DJ’s and reading reviews to help you make that decision. You can stop here. You want Okyne Medialab as your DJ. Okyne Medialab is all the benefits of a wedding DJ and literally not one single negative. They have refined the DJ process into what it should be: a customer centered experience run by absolute professionals. You sign the contract and you’re taken to the online web portal client tool where YOU tell THEM what you want at your wedding. There are lists with everything you may or may not want. Bouquet toss? Check yes. Garter toss? Check no. Then you fill in the songs you want for moments or special dances. The “like it, love it, hate it” feature is amazing. One of the biggest selling points of Okyne is they work for you, not themselves and not anyone else. I loathe line dances and put as many of them as I could think of on the hate it list. I was told very clearly that meant they weren’t getting played no matter who tried to bribe the DJ to play cha-cha slide. A week and a half before my wedding, we had a zoom call with the owner Al, who took a half hour to go through every single choice with us, recording pronunciations, finding our special request songs, answering questions we had about what certain things were. Then a few days before the wedding we get a call from our DJ for the event, Jose. Same thing. He’s going over every song, asking us our preferences, making sure that the specialty songs were the correct versions, asking us our preferences for downtime music, etc. But here’s the big take home. I told Jose (and this was the reason I chose Okyne to begin with) that I was going to have 200 guests at my wedding. 100 of them are in their 20s. 100 of them are over 50. I wanted as many people on that dancefloor as much as possible. That meant the 20 something and the 50 something. I don’t know how Jose pulled this off but my dancefloor was PACKED the entire night. Everyone, youngest to oldest, was having a great time, because Jose was reading the room to fit our vibe, and did an excellent job of spacing out our special requests.. And that’s what mattered to me most. So, if you’re still reading this review, just pull the trigger on Okyne. You can either spend your wedding prep being told by a DJ what he’s going to play at your wedding, taking tips from guests to play songs you hate, and standing at his DJ booth with a sticker on his laptop that says “I’m not a jukebox” (all of which I’ve seen before), or you can choose Okyne, tell them your special requests and general vibe, and let them do all the work for you.
Corie S
5.0
11/08/2022
Okyne provides top tier service. We had a video call with Al the week prior to the wedding to go over every detail and organize the forms on their website. The week of the wedding Jose (our DJ for the night) gave us a call, hyped us up and again confirmed all the details. The service they provide is extremely professional, and the music was on point the entire night. We were very generic with our music request - essentially, get people on the dance floor and keep them there, and Jose did not disappoint! 100 percent recommend Okyne for your big day!
Jacqueline B
5.0
10/26/2022
Bekah and Al were great with the planning portion of our wedding playlist! Super communicative and helpful with every detail. We were unsure what to do at first, but they walked us through everything and made sure we understood the planning form. We had Eric as our DJ, and he took our song choices into consideration to create a great playlist that stuck to our overall music tastes. Abigail was a wonderful harpist at our ceremony. She already knew the songs we requested for our recessional and processional and played both beautifully! Her playing tied the whole ceremony together.
Jenny M
5.0
10/23/2022
We are so glad that we picked Okyne Medialab for our wedding DJ and would absolutely recommend them!! They were extremely professional and talented. It was so easy to work with them from the start. We really wanted to have a DJ with live musicians and we loved that they were able to provide this. We got so many compliments from our guest that the DJ (Andres) was able to keep our dance floor lively the whole time! The live musicians were fantastic and really good. The communication was great, Al and Bekah were so helpful and quick to respond back to us leading up to the day.
Lindsay S
5.0
10/17/2022
Kris was absolutely amazing, he knew exactly what to play and when to
Play it with very little guidance. It was awesome to watch Kris have so much fun while Dj’ing. Kris made our a wedding one that our friends and family will never forget. He had us dancing until the very end! Absolutely unforgettable!!!
Andrew A
5.0
10/16/2022
If you want your wedding done right - look no further - Okyne is it! Period. Prelim discussions were clear, concise, and we felt confident in knowing what we were getting. My partner and I wanted to deliver an east-coast style wedding which had the utmost importance on the DJ. Additionally, we requested a live sax performer for topical house vibes for our cocktail hour.
The owner, Al, was wonderful. He got it, it was easy, and that was because their team has DJ backgrounds and wedding experience from all over. Ahead of the wedding we had a detailed walkthrough of the day-of events, fine tuning our asks and making sure that they could deliver on them. He was confident, knoweldgeable, and was proactive in providing suggestions when needed. We walked away with a clear understanding of how our day-of events would play out - amazing.
We were assigned DJ Andres, a hands down amazing person. A few days before the wedding, he contacted us directly to iron out final details to make sure he got it right. The day-of, he was meticulous is working with our wedding coordinator, he made sure cues were ready, songs in place, wedding party names correct, and the sound/lighting were to our liking. He curated nearly all his songs from our playlist requests and the dance floor was moving till 1:00am. Simply amazing. Our guests could not stop raving about DJ Andres and our live saxophonist. Our wedding was everything that we dreamed and Okyne was a huge part of making that reality. THANK YOU.
Lindsey D
5.0
10/14/2022
My entire experience was positive from the start of the planning process. Everyone we worked with had an easy personality to get along with and our wedding guests complimented us on the dj.
Natalie W
5.0
10/08/2022
Okyne Media Lab was amazing and DJ Alejandro exceeded any expectations we had. The dance floor was packed all night and the song choice was perfectly tailored to our interests. We were so happy with the DJ and Alejandro truly helped make our wedding what we wanted it to be.
Anna W
5.0
10/03/2022
DJ Alejandro was our DJ - and he was wonderful! The process was very easy...you can choose from pre made playlists on Spotify or make your own and share it with the DJ. Okyne's online system for selecting music was very straightforward and big time saver. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed all the music played during cocktail hour, dinner and party! Would definitely recommend Okyne/ DJ Alejandro for your big events.
Sabrina O
5.0
9/28/2022
DJ Kris was our DJ at our 8-13-22 wedding and he did a phenomenal job. He called us two days before our wedding to go over details and ask any last-minute questions, and the day went off without a hitch! He pronounced everyone’s names correctly, timed the beginning of each song for first dances perfectly, and played some awesome remixes toward the end of the night. A bunch of our college friends complimented us on the music!! People were dancing nonstop right up until the end of our reception - no one wanted to leave the dance floor when the night was over. He brought great energy with him and was super fun to work with!
Additionally, we had two string musicians booked through Okyne play at our cocktail hour, and everything I heard them play (I was tucked away in the bridal suite for much of cocktail hour) was lovely. I heard many compliments from guests about them, as well, and it was super convenient to book everything through one company. I highly recommend booking Okyne for your wedding music!!
Nikki R
4.0
9/23/2022
Everyone had a blast at our wedding and I think that was largely in part to our DJ, DJ Al. Okyne Medialab came recommended from our Venue, and they were the most reasonably priced option. From our first meeting, they were very kind and easy to work with. They provided online tools that were easy to use. My only qualm was that we were told our DJ would call us Monday or Tuesday the week of our wedding to chat, and our DJ didn't call until Thursday night when we were in the middle of a dinner with family. We were not able to speak to our DJ and talk through and clarify some things on our request list. Our wedding was Greek wedding and we wanted to ensure that some Greek music would be played. Some important Greek songs that were requested by family were not played, and that was really disappointing. Other than that, they did a great job.
Emily S
3.0
9/22/2022
We used Okyne for live music for our reception. Communication throughout the process honestly wasn't the best. I had to hound them to get answers on the mot basic questions. We hired them for 4 hours of music and they probably played for less than 3 hours when we were told they would be playing the whole time or switching for breaks. Every 45 minutes both musicians would take 25 minute breaks together. It was a little disappointing, they were fine but I wasn't blown away.
Jamie S
5.0
9/07/2022
We loved working with Okyne Medialab! Okyne came highly recommended by my cousin who used them for her wedding and Okyne had the dance floor rocking all night for their wedding.
Bekah was wonderful to work with from the very beginning. She is very friendly and patiently answered my endless questions and encouraged me along the way when I felt lost in wedding planning. Their online planning tool was great to help choose specific songs for the various events throughout the reception and our Must Play/Don't play for the evening.
We had a great meeting with Al the week before our wedding to finalize details and were very impressed with how organized and smoothly everything ran, like a well-oiled machine. Derek was our DJ, and he was excellent to work with. He kept our reception timeline moving and our dance floor packed all night, exactly what we wanted. He did a great job creating the perfect selection of songs from our request/preferences/mood of the dance floor throughout the evening. I highly recommend Okyne Medialab for all your wedding DJ needs, I’d hire them again in a heartbeat!
Katrina C
5.0
8/31/2022
INCREDIBLE! It's been three weeks since our wedding and I get so excited reminiscing how packed and fun our dance floor was. The online tools were so easy to use for song requests, and Al did an amazing job pairing us with DJ Alan, who kept everyone dancing all night. Everyone was amazed that I didn't leave the dance floor despite me carrying my train the whole night because my bustle was broken. I hope I get to go to another event where DJ Alan is spinning! Thanks for an unforgettable wedding.
Melissa N
5.0
8/05/2022
HIRE OKYNE MEDIALAB! No hesitations. We are absolutely amazed with how things turned out. We had Nicole as our harpist for our cocktail hour and our guests could not stop complimenting what a cool idea and what remarkable talent she had. Then, our reception, Al was our DJ and he really turned up the party. He took our "must play" songs and had them all in the there while transitioning and reading the crowd so well throughout the entire night. It was SO MUCH FUN thanks to this incredible team! They are trustworthy and very energetic in the whole process. Highly recommend! 10/10.
Cathy Kennedy F
5.0
7/08/2022
Our DJ from Okyne was terrific-professional, personable and very adept at handling some interesting requests. Guests ranged in age from 3 to late 70s, and everyone had a great time. Dance floor was always hopping. We found them reasonably priced and hard working. I highly recommend Okyne DJs.
Theresa C
5.0
7/05/2022
Okyne is a must for your wedding. My fiance and I were lucky to become familiar with the Okyne team through my brothers' weddings several years ago. Each of them had big weddings with super fun dance floors, and they started the trend that as each family member gets engaged (including our many cousins), Okyne is our first phone call. So we had experience across 5 or so weddings working with Okyne and knew we were in good hands.
We worked directly with Al and Bekah and they were incredible throughout the entire process. I was pretty specific about what I wanted the vibe to be throughout each part of the wedding reception (cocktail, dinner, and dancing), and Al absolutely delivered seamlessly. Not only was the dance floor packed all night, he stuck to the helpful portal / playlists we had worked on together while mixing in some of his own recommendations. I felt I could totally trust him, which was a big relief as we have over 12 different vendors to coordinate with on top of also trying to enjoy the day ourselves. Al even attended our walk-thru and in our Zoom meeting pre-wedding had very helpful suggestions to make our entrances unique and non-cliche.
In addition to the music, Al did an amazing job with the flow of the reception. He helped us stay on our timeline and kept the night moving, which was very important for a large wedding like ours. He knows how to read the room and is truly brilliant at his craft. We also hired the saxophone for 3 hours - and wow, he is EPIC. So many people came up to me on both sides of the wedding to comment on how talented Al and the sax player are. It was truly a magical night, all thanks to Okyne!
Emily T
5.0
6/02/2022
We had DJ Kris for our wedding night and he was absolutely amazing!!! He did an awesome job with the music and completely captured the vibe we were going for. You could tell that he was genuinely enjoying himself and he was so much fun! He was also very attentive to the flow of the night and we appreciated all he did to keep the party going. Okyne was great to work with and had nice online tools that made everything very easy. Will recommend them to all our friends getting married in Chicago!
Clark D
5.0
5/15/2022
My wife and I are so happy we chose Okyne Medialab. Their company provides you with all the tools you need to help organize all the songs for your wedding day. They paired us with DJ Kuya Kris, and he absolutely blew everyone away! He did an amazing job with keeping the dance floor full and the vibe upbeat. He knew exactly what songs to play to keep everyone dancing. My wife and I did not want our wedding night to end because of him.
Maxime v