Toast & Jam DJs

Hire them-- they're professional, they know exactly when the beat drops in every song to time your entrances well. Chris G was INCREDIBLE and just GOT our taste in music. The tech/mics they provided worked well and made for a seamless experience with a wild, wild dance floor. Would hire them again in a heartbeat!!

We had an incredible wedding day, and our DJ Emily played a big part in making it so special. Many friends and family expressed how great she was as our DJ and how much fun they had on our dance floor. We appreciated that she started the night with some crowd-pleasers and then really dove into the early 2000s and more recent R&B/pop hits. It felt like the dancing never died down, which was one of our goals for the night. It was a blast!

We had been to two weddings prior to our own who used Toast & Jam as their DJ and they were some of the most fun weddings we’ve ever been to, in large part because of their music and dance floor. We knew right away when we started wedding planning that we wanted to use Toast & Jam. Our wedding DJ was Kate and she certainly did not disappoint. The dancefloor at our wedding was packed all night and we got multiple compliments that night and after our wedding about how great our DJ was. If you want your wedding to be a party, do yourself a favor and hire Toast & Jam for your wedding DJ!

If you want a DJ that is a music junkie, can read the vibes in a room, and is also insanely funny and personable - pick DJ Chris G!! He was our DJ and honestly was the easiest decision to make after talking to him for less than five minutes. He truly loves all kinds of music, listened to the bride's strong music dislikes, and he had to cater to a wedding full of introverts.... which is not easy! Chris truly is just a great DJ, and he made the reception so much fun for both the ragers and the wallflowers. Thank you so much Chris, we loved getting to know a fellow music nerd and having you DJ our wedding! :) Truly one of the best nights of our lives.

DJ Chris, who we hired through Toast and Jam, did an excellent job DJng our wedding. He was very communicative during the whole process leading up to the wedding. He was flexible and eager to accommodate our requests and worked with us to implement our ideas. He did a great job keeping the dance floor going for hours. We received lots of feedback from guests that they wanted to take a break but it was 'banger after banger' on the dance floor. Thank you for making our wedding so memorable!

Toast & Jam Djs... the GOAT of wedding DJs, hands down. We had DJ Damani & let us tell you... he was unbelievable. From the start - you could just tell he had everything under control. He asked the right questions to get us thinking, he listened to all of our crazy ideas/suggestions & then he absolutely CRUSHED it on the dance floor. We literally had the dance floor bumping all night long that the venue had to kick us out!! Everyone at the Wedding was talking about how they have never seen the dance floor that bumping at any event. Another call out to show you how Damani goes above & beyond - I requested that he create a mash up for the Mother + Son dance so that we could do a fun dance with it. He delivered that in literally 2 days... I mean, that's incredible! And the dance burned the house down. All-in-All.. Toast & Jam was incredible and DJ Damani will go down in the books in our mind. Best choice ever.

From the first inquiry call we had with Kate, we knew she would be the perfect DJ for our wedding. She was so easy to get along with, understood our vibes, and made the process so easy and fun. We were lucky to also get Rachel as a second DJ for wedding day. Kate and Rachel absolutely crushed it at our wedding!! Our friends and family were on the dance floor the entire night (they even broke the dance floor from dancing too hard)! Everyone is still raving to us about the music and how great of DJs they were. Kate and Rachel made our day seamless and exceeded all of our high expectations. It was the most perfect day!!

Our Toast & Jam DJ, Jenna, helped make our wedding a night we will remember for the rest of our lives! Jenna took the time to understand our musical tastes, listened to and addressed our worries about the audio for the entire evening, and made us feel comfortable and confident in our choice throughout the entire process. On wedding day, everything went smoothly from the ceremony audio, to cocktail hour, dinner, and the dance floor. We had ~70 people and the dance floor was full of energy the entire evening!

We love Toast & Jam!! Our DJ was Rachel and she kept the vibes perfect all night. We are a same-sex couple and wanted to work with a DJ who had experience at other same-sex weddings. We appreciated that after filling out an initial intake form, we met with Rachel from the very beginning instead of with a company representative. As a result we knew Rachel understood our music tastes and vision for our wedding day and trusted she would do a great job! Rachel worked closely with us and our Planner to make sure the timeline was in order, she understood the details and our music choices were accounted for. Day of she set the perfect tone for cocktail hour and dinner while helping transition between events, speeches and dances. Once the party started she kept us on the dance floor all night long. Several asked if she was using a playlist we made because it was THAT good and represented us so well!! She did NOT use a playlist but did a great job of incorporating songs that were must-plays. She read the room perfectly and was able to keep people on the dance floor all night without any awkward moments. We highly recommend Toast & Jam, especially DJ Rachel!!

T&J is a great choice for any celebration! Jenna was awesome from the start, super thorough and asked all the right questions. The only feedback we have is from the guests' perspective: the majority of song requests weren't played nor was our pre-set song list honored. Had guests not approached us about this on the dancefloor, and after our wedding day, we would not have bothered. In reflecting, there was a solid 30 minutes where I questioned the music being played, and hearing from guests personally confirms our stance. We feel that sticking to a wedding couples song list is in the DJs best interest - it is not a nightclub where the DJ needs to read the floor, it is the biggest day of a two peoples' lives and considering the cost + paying overtime, pre-selected song list should be honored. Other than that, great experience!

Highly recommend booking T&J for your wedding! They are well known in Chicago and bring the energy. Jenna was very cool to work with and asked good questions during meetings. Thanks Jenna and T&J!

DJ Rachel was perfect. We told her that our only request was that "we want people dancing and say 'after this song I'm going to get another drink' but then the next song comes on and you just can't leave because it's another banger." Rachel met and exceeded that expectation. All of our guests also mentioned how incredible the music selection was. Next time we need a DJ, we'll be reaching out to Toast and Jam again!

Toast & Jam as a company was SO helpful and responsive to us! Our individual DJ, Chris, absolutely KILLED it on our wedding night!! He interviewed us to figure out our style and then perfectly used that while also reading the room at our reception!! He was able to go with the flow and played songs that got the dance floor rocking!! Can't recommend enough! We also loved their Photo Booth option- the attendant was so sweet with all of our hyper guests and it was such a fun addition!

We had the best experience working with Toast and Jam for our wedding this month! We worked with DJ Norah and she was wonderful. She was extremely professional and responsive with communication leading up to our day which led her to be able to expertly execute the "vibe" we wanted for our dance floor All our ceremony songs were timed perfectly, the cocktail hour and dinner/reception songs were great and so many family and friends said they had never danced that much at a wedding before! Norah also incorporated all our must-plays while only taking request that fit with our "music vision". Would highly recommend T&J (and DJ Norah) to anyone looking!

We had a wonderful experience working with Toast & Jam. They have a very organized process to make it super easy on couples planning. We worked with DJ Mary and she absolutely killed it. She worked hard to make the balance between oldies and new hits work, and it paid off. Our dance floor was packed all night. She also was super flexible when we asked her to do the Anniversary dance, call tables for photos, and make announcements throughout the night. Would absolutely recommend working with Toast & Jam DJs and DJ Mary, is possible.

Toast and Jam… y’all left no crumbs! We had Emily Easton as our DJ and apart from being the coolest person ever- she made our Dancing Queen dreams come true. Emily was so attentive to detail and so professional, it was a no-stress wedding (imagine that- it’s true!). Emily got to know my Wife and I so well that by the time we were ready to boogie, she knew what we wanted to hear better than we did! Emily kept us on track and prepared for what truly was the best day of our lives. We are so thankful to Toast and Jam and to Emily… rock on!

Toast & Jam was wonderful to work with for our wedding day! Norah and the entire crew was so responsive and happy to help answer any questions we had about our music, lighting and DJ Booth. We knew right away that Toast & Jam would be a great vendor to partner up with for our big day. We were candidly on the fence about lighting and a Photo Booth, and we’re so happy we got them because they added such a fun element to our night. Our PBJ (Photo Booth jockey) was wonderful and so helpful, and our DJ Mary McKane was a joy to work with. We knew she’d be in our corner every step of the way for our wedding ceremony and reception. We met with her a couple times in advance to go over our preferences, and she made sure on the day of our wedding that we were completely happy with our special songs and lineup! She confirmed with us how long we wanted songs to play, how to pronounce names for intros, and was incredibly professional, friendly and easy to work with. She played all our favorite jams and had everyone out on the dance floor all night, and knows exactly how to handle requests. Thank you, Mary!!

It's no shock why Toast & Jam is one of the top DJ companies in the city. I loved them more at each wedding fair I went to. When it came time to book, they only had one DJ left, which made me a bit nervous. There was absolutely no reason to be. Our DJ was DJ Caitlin and there are no notes. She got the vibe from our first phone meeting and just KILLED at the wedding. Our dance floor was full for the whole night and it was a PARTY. From drag performances, a surprise choreographed group dance, speeches and more - it was all flawless. It felt less like a hired vendor and more like we just had a really talented and professional friend. We LOVED our experience and will use them for any future needs / vow renewals, etc.

DJ Tabitha did a wonderful job at our wedding! She was relaxed and professional, but most importantly, kept the dance floor full by reading the room and adapting to what worked well with our guests. She also accommodated our slightly unconventional choice of Ethiopian jazz music for the wedding dinner, and smoothly helped us navigate a few unexpected hiccups (such as when our walk-on queues ran longer than expected). All in all, we are grateful that she took some of the stress out of our big day and helped us create a memorable experience.

Toast & Jam did an amazing job matching us with our DJ, Chris! He fully understood our quirky vibe and executed to perfection. We got so many compliments on the music! After mentioning we went to a very loud wedding where we couldn’t hear anything, he made sure to check in and make sure we were satisfied with how things were going. Couldn’t have asked for a better equipped DJ!

My wife and I celebrated our wedding in November and we were beyond thrilled with the job DJ Chris G did with keeping everyone energized and on the dance floor all night long! From talking with him a few times leading up to our big day we gave him a handful of favorite songs, musicians, genres but wanted to give him freedom to work his magic/feel out the vibe of the crowd and he didn’t disappoint! The most common feedback from our guests was how much they loved the music and dancing. No one wanted the night to end! Everyone found something to enjoy across the selections Chris had, and his perfect stacking and transitions between songs. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice of Toast & Jam for our music and especially having DJ Chris absolutely crush it.

We had such a wonderful experience with Toast & Jam throughout the wedding process & on our wedding day. We worked with Chris Gemerchak, who was fantastic to work with and made the process incredibly smooth and enjoyable. On our first call, Chris spent time getting to know our story & our music taste and even offered advice on our day of timeline.  He provided us with everything we needed before the wedding & was easy to communicate with throughout the process. Chris hit all the cues during the ceremony and had the dance floor rocking all night! We loved his music choices and our guests did too because we keep getting compliments on the music. We highly recommend Toast & Jam! Thanks Chris!

Rachel was simply fantastic. Almost every person I spoke to at the wedding commented on how amazing our DJ was! She really made the event next-level — plus she’s a lovely person and we really enjoyed working with her. The entire process with Toast & Jam was seamless, well-organized, and fun. Couldn’t recommend them more!

We were thrilled with the incredible performance by Chris Gemerchak at our wedding. His diverse and energetic music selection kept the dance floor alive, ensuring everyone had a fantastic time. What set him apart was his personal touch--he took the time to teach us how to dance during the open floor session, showcasing his patience and dedication to making our day special. From start to finish, Chris demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to our happiness. If you're seeking a DJ who goes above and beyond, we highly recommend Chris for an unforgettable wedding experience.

Last year when my now husband & I started planning our wedding in Chicago, I was researching vendors and came across Toast & Jam's website. We had an intro call with my our DJ, Alli, to learn a bit more about T&J and their process. As we were planning a wedding in Chicago while living in California, it was important to us that our DJ be responsive, organized, and collaborative throughout the process. Alli was so friendly, helpful, & organized in our intro call that I knew we had come to the right place. Leading up to the wedding Alli was super helpful in our prep meetings from helping us align on music choices to going over every ceremony detail, from ceremony order / music / timing to name pronunciations for our wedding party. She even helped us fold in some last minute song additions we sent the day before the wedding! Day of the wedding went amazingly well - Alli was the perfect master of ceremonies, and our dance floor was sweaty and packed for 3 straight hours. Alli's selection of music and mixing could not have been better and we received multiple comments from our guests that this was the best wedding DJ they had ever heard. Words will never do justice to how much I'd recommend Toast & Jam (and Alli) for a wedding - thank you for helping make our wedding day so special and memorable!

DJ Rachel was an important reason our special day was extra special When picking out DJ our venue recommended Toast and Jam and they were within our price range. They paired us with Rachel who was excellent through the entire process. We had an introductory meeting where she definitely matched the vibe we were going for with crowd pleasers for millennials: some oldie's early for the older relatives and progressively get to the 2000's and 2010's main jams. We met again a couple of months before the wedding so she could iron out the song list for the ceremony/reception for what we needed for things like walking down the aisle, cut cutting, first dance, etc. She loved or at least did good job pretending to love suggestions for the songs we choose and gave some friendly recommendations based on her experience at weddings. Another wrench she had to deal with was we hired a cellist for the ceremony and the cocktail hour. The problem was he was not the best at responding so she made a backup playlist in case he didn't come. Luckily he did come and Rachel worked with him perfectly for the ceremony to play a little music under his cello. Now during the reception she got the party started and it didn't stop until the venue kicked us out. There were always people on the dance floor the entire time. And not just a few there would be a crowd throughout the entire night. Most weddings I've been to there is some songs people leave the dance floor and it's empty for a bit but not ours. Rachels' music selection was perfect to keep the party going. She even played songs we requested 2 days before the wedding that fit perfectly. I could recommend anyone more. Rachel was awesome!

DJ Norah Utley for the win! Toast & Jam DJs was recommended to us by my sister-in-law who used them for her wedding 8 years ago. When my fiancé and I got engaged we knew we needed Toast & Jam to DJ our wedding. We picked Norah and she was amazing. She was responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process and very easy to work with. From the ceremony music to cocktail hour/dinner and the reception, the music was perfect and totally fit the vibe of the entire day. Norah knew how to keep the dance floor packed and incorporate all our must-play song requests. We recommend her to all our soon-to-be-married friends and family!

Damani of T&J did a great job for our wedding, including the ceremony and reception. Our guests told us he was one of the best DJs they'd experienced, which was our #1 hope. We'd highly recommend his services in the future!

We had a WONDERFUL experience with Emily Easton at Toast and Jam! With a multilingual, multicultural, Ren Faire themed lesbian handfasting—she was able to keep the whole dance floor hopping while making sure that I heard all of my favorites. She was able to pivot last minutes to requests, kept our reception flow flawless, and never made us feel anything less than awesome, special, and seen. 10/10.

Everyone recommended we use Toast and Jam for our wedding and wow they did not disappoint. DJ Emily absolutely killed it from ceremony music to late night bangers. She knew how to keep the dance floor packed and fit in all our random must plays for the families. We knew we were in good hands from our first consultation with DJ Emily and we knew we wouldn't need to stress about music at all on our special day because it was in the best hands. Communication and clarity are key with wedding vendors and Toast & Jam along with Emily excelled in this area. Cannot recommend enough!!!

We talked to 2-3 DJ companies before booking with Toast and Jam. Their tagline about not being a typical DJ with stereotypical wedding music appealed to us. We were impressed by the 5-star reviews touching upon their constant communication, dependability, and guidance. It was important to hire a reliable vendor since our wedding was being planned from out of town. Initially, we enjoyed chatting with our DJ Tabitha about the music we envisioned and specific requests. Even the main office’s responsiveness regarding payment was respectable. Unfortunately, things took a turn shortly after the final payment was processed. We had not heard from Tabitha as promised. Our wedding coordinator and I followed up with her and the head office to see what the next steps were but we did not receive a response. At this point, we were concerned that she would not show. It was not until 3 days prior to our wedding that we finally heard from her, and she asked if we had prepared the sample song list. Unbeknownst to us that this we needed, we scrambled to complete the sample song list, adding unnecessary stress to our experience. Unfortunately, even though it was verbally discussed and written in the completed song list, we had to remind her to play Mob Hits and Frank Sinatra during dinner. Luckily, she was able to adjust her playlist. Our guests enjoyed the dance music and are glad they had a good time. Overall, the experience provided by Toast and Jam was mediocre. The process, quality, and services weren’t equitable to the substantial cost of $2,645. The Toast and Jam team could aim for a higher standard of delivery to match their pricing, especially for such a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

We couldn't have asked for a better DJ than Kate Porter for our wedding. I'm incredibly particular about my music, so when we were looking for DJs, I was very concerned that whoever we found wouldn't respect nor appreciate my recommendations or requests. Kate fully heard me out on my requests and concerns and curated the perfect music all night long. Song after song was great, and she read the room perfectly. Most importantly, though, the night felt like us because of her DJing. If you're searching for a DJ who not only plays music, but crafts an immersive experience, Kate is the one. Thank you for making our day magical! ABSOLUTELY recommend!

We had a great experience working with Toast & Jam for our wedding. DJ Norah was awesome! She was good with communications prior to the wedding and did a great job at the wedding itself! Our dance floor was packed the entire night! 10/10 reccomend

We were absolutely thrilled with the work DJ Paul did for our wedding. We wanted to avoid the cookie cutter song lists you hear at most other weddings (Sweet Caroline, Don't Stop Believing, etc.) and Paul totally got us and the vibe we were looking for. We actually enjoyed our zooms talking music and bouncing ideas off each other. He was cool, calm, and very flexible with last minute schedule changes. We cannot recommend him or Toast & Jam enough!

We had such an amazing experience with DJ Tabitha and business manager Norah at Toast & Jam! I would highly recommend t&j for your DJ needs. Tabitha was absolutely fantastic from the start - she reminded us that she was in our corner as our DJ and would do whatever she could to make our day spectacular (music wise!). She did just that. She created an edit, as requested by me, of an acoustic Taylor Swift song for me to walk down the aisle to; was very comprehensive in going over timeline with us, was on time, professional, and just a delight to work with. She was fantastic at reading the crowd and I am thankful that we chose them as our DJ! If you're looking for a company that is consistent, kind, and creative, go with Toast & Jam! Ask for Tabitha, too! :)

DJ Emily Easton was a dream to work with! First off, she has the best taste in music but deferred to us for all musical choices (even our more out there preferences). She had great suggestions and even introduced us to our new favorite band, Ginger Root!. We looked forward to our planning meetings where she asked us insightful questions which got us thinking about parts of the wedding we hadn't even considered. During the wedding Emily was professional, humorous, and great at directing the crowd. She navigated between two rooms (the main dining room and the dance floor) easily and it was clear she had done this before. Emily hit all the "must play" songs we requested while reading the room beautifully. At some point she noticed a younger crowd on the dance floor and switched to early 2000s pop punk which kept the energy going and brought more people to the floor. Us newlyweds spent basically half the wedding on the dance floor because it was so much fun. Choose Emily for your DJ and you won't be disappointed!

Toast & Jam did such an amazing job DJing our wedding, and was such a great partner to work with for our big day! Toast & Jam DJ'd a wedding we attended some years back and made such a positive impression at the time, that our search for our wedding DJ was short and easy. We worked specifically with Emily E, who was such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She was incredibly knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun discussing music and artists on our calls, which was definitely a bright spot in the wedding planning process. When it came to our wedding day, she performed perfectly -- both for our ceremony and with the dance floor at the reception. She remembered lots of little details we discussed during our meetings, and we're still getting compliments from our guests on what a great job she did (everybody loved her!). Thank you again Emily and T&J!

We had a great experience working with Toast & Jam for our wedding. DJ Damani got the dance floor popping from the first track! My husband and I have always bonded over music and met many of our friends that way, and Damani made sure to play some of our favorite songs and create the musical moments we hoped for on our wedding day. The dance floor was packed the whole night!

DJ Brenna was the perfect DJ for my fashion show event at the MCA. She took the time to get to know my needs and the requirements for the event which had a lot of elements. She did an arty house mix for us which felt fresh and elevated. Would recommend DJ Brenna looking for elegant and cool events.

We had the best experience with Toast & Jam for our wedding! Jenna, our DJ, was incredible throughout the entire process and took the time to really understand our musical taste and it showed! She incorporated our more unique requests into the evening seamlessly while keeping the energy up on the dance floor the entire night. She also was an integral part in planning our timeline and ensuring the sound/microphones worked at the venue. We've received endless compliments on the music - I cannot recommend working with her or this company enough!

DJ Alli was the best! Our guests were very complimentary of the music and she played music to meet all our needs! Alli met the vibe of our dance floor and kept it grooving all night long! Thank you Alli!

Very easy to work with and aligned with our music preferences

Toast and Jam was recommended to us by both our venue and photographer; they were the first place we contacted. They quickly responded to our inquiry with a list of available DJs with their bios, and upfront pricing. When looking for a DJ for our wedding, it was important to us that the person we selected was kind, communicative, and professional. With all this in mind, Paul Simpson was the perfect fit. Paul went above and beyond to make our wedding day that much more special from start to end. Prior to the event he met with us via Zoom twice to check in and collaborated with us on a shared document. He always encouraged our weirder song requests. His knowledge of music and ability as a DJ was invaluable to making the soundtrack of our night perfect. Beyond the music, Paul was incredible when it came to keeping the event on track and quickly responded to all questions we had in a clear and concise manner. If you’re looking for a professional that will go above and beyond expectations, then Paul Simpson is the DJ for you.

Rachel and Kate were absolutely amazing. Music was my number 1 priority for our wedding and they absolutely delivered. Between the provided song lists, our just play songs and the guidance Rachel lended us, the vibes were perfect. Our guests were obsessed with the cocktail hour music and our parents loved how easy they made giving speeches and orchestrating the flow of our night. Would highly recommend them for your event!

We worked with Tabitha as our DJ and got SO many compliments on the music from everyone of all ages. Tabitha did a great job of listening to what we wanted and curating the perfect experience. We used their Photo Booth service as well and the pictures turned out great – everyone had a ton of fun with it. Everyone we talked to was so easy to work with. Would definitely work with them again and recommend them to anyone!

We absolutely loved having DJ Damani at our wedding!!! I am super picky about music and have friends and family that love to dance, and Damani listened to all my preferences and must plays and executed it perfectly! He did a great job managing requests from guests and playing things at the right time. He knew which songs would make everyone dance for all different age ranges there. The one thing all our guests have been gushing about was that the moment the dance floor opened, Damani played an ABBA song and EVERY SINGLE PERSON rushed the dance floor!! It was such a surreal moment and I would recommend Toast & Jams and DJ Damani to everyone!!!

T&J hooked us up with DJ Raphael for our wedding, and he was amazing! From the first minute talking to him he put as at easy, was both organized and incredibly flexible, and made planning super easy. Kept our exact request vibe going all night long, and filled the dance floor for the entire night. 5/5, would definitely recommend!

We were fortunate to have DJ Norah for our wedding (April 21, 2023), and we couldn't have asked for a more outstanding and professional experience! From the very first moment we contacted her until the last note of our reception, DJ Norah was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail was impeccable. She took the time to meet with us and understand our musical preferences, making sure she had a comprehensive playlist that perfectly encapsulated the atmosphere we wanted for our special day. She not only played our favorite songs but also seamlessly blended in other tracks that kept the dance floor alive and buzzing all night long. DJ Norah not only possesses an incredible talent for mixing and song selection but also has a charismatic and engaging presence on the microphone. Her announcements and interactions with our guests were spot on, adding an extra layer of excitement and fun to the entire event. One of the highlights of our wedding was how well DJ Norah was able to read the crowd. She effortlessly adapted the music to cater to all musical tastes, ensuring that everyone had a blast. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how fantastic the music was and how much fun they had dancing the night away. I mean, she took the best parts of both our music tastes and had an amazing blend of Crazy Train into Chicago House music. In addition to her exceptional DJ skills, DJ Norah was extremely professional and punctual. She arrived early to set up and was well-prepared for any unexpected technical issues, which thankfully never arose. She worked seamlessly with our wedding coordinator and other vendors, making our entire day run like clockwork. If you're in search of a DJ who not only provides top-notch musical entertainment but also brings a positive and energetic vibe to your wedding, look no further than DJ Norah. She truly made our wedding unforgettable, and we are so grateful to have had her as a part of our special day. Thank you, DJ Norah for helping to create the perfect soundtrack to our wedding day!

DJ Norah is the best! She was so helpful in the planning stages of our wedding. Norah was really great at communicating during the wedding and keeping the day moving. She also rocked it on the dance floor and our guests had a blast dancing. We were so lucky to have her!

DJ Kate is unmatched. We said "our friends like to dance" and she took that and ran with it. Each song was perfectly timed as DJ Kate effortlessly read the room. She kept the dance floor going throughout the night keeping the dance floor full! In the ultimate flex of professionalism and know-how, she matched the energy perfectly during dinner service as well with laid back beats that kept the energy pulsing as folks enjoyed each others company before the floor opened. All hail DJ Kate!!!

DJ Damani went above and beyond for us! He is a pro, and had everything so well prepared that the day was just that much better. He was very helpful in our meetings beforehand and understood exactly what we imagined the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception to sound like. Then the day of he continued to just go the extra mile to make sure everything went smoothly and sounded great! We got so many compliments about how fun the dance floor was the entire night. He was also great working with our other vendors and communicating with us as well with any and all minor adjustments throughout the day. Anyone will be lucky to work with Damani and you will get the best dance floor you could imagine!

Caitlin was our DJ and we cannot express how amazing she was during the whole event. From planning right down to the day-of set up, Caitlin was graceful, practical, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The positive energy she brought to the dance floor was felt by all attendees and made our night so special. This was a wedding that had a mix of queer and Arab guests, which can be challenging for most DJs, but Caitlin absolutely nailed it (to the extent that our guests were asking us if she is Lebanese!). Cannot recommend Caitlin enough for any event!

Toast & Jam is the best! We had such a good experience with Rachel. She used our favorites as inspiration to build a spectacular playlist for the wedding. Couldn't be happier.

Raphael was the DJ for our wedding in August and he was fantastic! He was great at communicating with us ahead of and during the event and selected a great set of tunes that matched the vibe of the party. Extra points for also speaking French, as many of our attendees were from France. I highly recommend Raphael and Toast & Jam for your next big event.

Norah DJ'ed our wedding and she is awesome. She was recommended by our wedding planner and we're so happy to have found her. She was easy to work with leading up to the wedding. She took input from us but worked her magic when it came to specifics -- she did an amazing job reading the room during our reception and knowing just when to play what. We got so many compliments on the music at our wedding. Could not have asked for a better experience.

We couldn’t have asked for a better ally in our quest for top-notch, non-cheesy wedding music than DJ Chris G. He listened patiently to our many, many strong opinions and created a fantastic soundtrack that set the perfect mood. He also worked seamlessly with our live musicians, coordinating equipment and making it all seem easy. Our guests were on the dance floor all night long and the groom’s son ripped his pants in half. If that’s not a sign of a great party, we don’t know what is. Thank you, Chris!

Toast & Jam was simply the best! We had many friends use T&J for their wedding. We are so happy we followed their footsteps and booked them. We had the pleasure of working with Norah, who absolutely crushed it. The dance floor was never empty, not once. After our wedding, everyone just kept raving about how great the music was and how much fun it was. It was everything we wanted and more. I highly recommend Toast & Jam and Norah in particular for your wedding, hands down!

We were thrilled to have Norah DJ our wedding! From the moment we started working with her in the planning stages, she proved to be a true professional. Norah was very easy to work with and responsive throughout the entire preparation process. During the wedding, Norah's communication skills really stood out. She coordinated with our family to keep them informed about when dances and speeches were scheduled, which helped keep everything running smoothly. Norah also had the perfect balance of checking in with us to ensure we were happy with the song choices, without being intrusive. Her ability to read the crowd and adjust the music accordingly was remarkable. Our dance floor was never empty, and she played a fantastic mix of songs that catered to guests of all ages. She also made sure to play our 'must play' songs when we were on the dance floor. Overall, Norah played a huge role in making our wedding day truly special. We couldn't have asked for a more talented and accommodating DJ. Thank you, Norah, for making our wedding celebration so amazing!

Look no further for your wedding DJ! We worked with Damani and 10/10 would recommend. He stepped in for another DJ 2 weeks before the wedding, which would put most people in a panic, but not us! He was so communicative, really listened to the type of music we wanted, and added his expertise on top of that to really set the vibes. He customized the intros and I really felt like Beyoncé walking into her concert lol He read the room and kept everyone on their feet the whole night, even our photographer complimented our wedding as the “hottest dance floor” she ever covered. We had a delay in our timeline with sparklers in the garden and would’ve missed the last song of the night but Damani went above and beyond and kept the tunes going until we came back in so we could end the night right!!! Really appreciated that <3

We worked with Jenna, and she was wonderful! Everyone said they had such a good time and enjoyed the music! I didn’t worry about any of the logistics because Jenna met with us and made sure to offer suggestions and ask all the questions we didn’t think of! Thank you, Jenna!

PICK NORAH / TOAST AND JAM. She was literally the best DJ we could have asked for. Our dance floor was packed literally from the moment right after our mother/son dance to 5 past our cutoff time. It was literally the best party I have ever been to. My friends, and my parent's friends, and my grandparents were all dancing. SHE KILLED IT. Throughout the night Norah also helped us write a little thank you speech for our guests and help give us advice on dinner timing. The absolute best.

We hired Kate Porter with Toast and Jam after hearing her DJ at a friend's wedding (I never left the dance floor). She worked with us to create a playlist, ran every single guest request by our wedding planner and us before playing, and created a dinnertime playlist that was perfect for me out of all of my favorites that she never had to ask for. She reads the room and knows when to cut a song, transition to the next thing to keep the energy up. Hire Kate and Toast and Jam!

Toast & Jam and DJ Kate in particular are amazing! Music was one of the most important aspects to us of our wedding and DJ Kate nailed it! DJ Kate had everyone, including us, dancing nonstop all night long! Our older guests, Gen Z cousins, and toughest music critics were all singing DJ Kate’s praises! DJ Kate completely captured our vibe and music tastes and made our reception everything we dreamed of and more – truly the best and most fun night of our lives! DJ Kate was incredibly nice, professional, and responsive throughout the entire process and we could not recommend Toast & Jam and DJ Kate more! DJ Kate helped make our reception the greatest party we’ll ever throw!

Toast & Jam was wonderful! When our original DJ was unable to DJ our wedding due to an emergency within a week of the event, Toast and Jam handled this in an extremely professional way, and provided us a replacement DJ. We knew with Toast & Jam that any of their DJs would be more than capable of covering our wedding. DJ Raphael was amazing. He was extremely flexible, professional, and knew how to read the room. He also adapted at the very last second to unexpected bagpipers. What a pro! T&J was not the cheapest DJ option DJ we looked at, but it was worth every penny. The DJs are paid a fair wage and you can be sure that they will do an amazing job. My cousin went with the first DJ she found when planning her wedding....and that guy took the wine bottle off my table during dinner. Toast and Jam has your back no matter what.

We are so glad we chose Toast & Jam to DJ our Chicago Wedding. Our DJ was Norah, and she was great from start to finish! She took over after our initial DJ left the company and walked us through the process professionally and confidently. Norah found a way to incorporate my wife's love of old and obscure European folk music into the reception! Throughout the night, she kept her finger on the pulse of the dance floor, checked in with us about our musical desires, and flawlessly incorporated several song requests from our guests. Overall, 10 out of 10, would recommend!!

Toast & Jam was a ton of fun to work with. We really appreciated DJ Jenna’s vast musical knowledge, and how detail-oriented she is. She took the time to get to know us and our musical preferences, and made sure she wrote down everything we wanted her to announce during the reception, particularly how to pronounce everyone’s names. It was important to us to have a DJ who would play the music we wanted to hear and keep the party going, and she absolutely exceeded our expectations.

If you are not using Toast & Jam for your wedding you are missing out! They lit up the dance floor for us and everyone of our guests complimented us on how incredible the playlist was! Aside from that, they are so well organized, easy to communicate with and are so accommodating. Our wedding had some last minute changes due to rain and Norah our DJ was on top of it making sure speakers were moved to necessary rooms etc. Norah also did a great job MCing, introducing speakers, planning out the toast timing, they really are the full package

Our DJ was great and everyone enjoyed the music. Super professional and really invested into making your party a great time! I would hire them again in a heartbeat! Our DJ Kate was super knowledgeable and I would work with her again!

I COULD TALK FOR YEARS AND YEARS ABOUT PAUL!!! If you're anything like us, you're probably thinking about or already have reached out to almost every DJ out there in Chicago. I'll save you some time and tell you to just choose DJ Paul. He's so easy to get along with, so incredibly accommodating, extremely patient, and willing to go the extra mile. We're Korean Americans and we were hoping to have some kpop for our dance floor - and what did Paul do? He went out of his way to listen to some kpop on his OWN TIME to know which songs are bangers that everyone would love to listen to. Our wedding had the entire dance floor filled throughout the entire night with people just loving the music. 100/10 would recommend Paul. He's the man to go with. Trust me, you won't regret it.

We couldn’t have asked for more from Chris S. at Toast and Jam as our wedding DJ. From the first meeting through the end of the evening, he did fantastic. He helped us figure out the sound for each part of the evening, was already familiar with our venue, and made sure everyone had a great time. We loved the music; there was great variety and his song choices were accessible to people with a variety of tastes without ever being cliche or overplayed. There were always people dancing and he transitioned what was playing from one point in the evening to another seamlessly. Also, the sound levels were good, Chris perfectly hit the sweet spot where you could hear the music from the bar but it never blew out your ears or made you have to shout over it. His relaxed but professional, confident, and expert attitude were great additions to our team of vendors and helped us feel at ease.

Damani from Toast & Jam was awesome - He communicated with my wife and I regularly and asked great questions beforehand to ensure we were all on the same page going into the wedding - and then absolutely crushed it on the big day. Followed through on what we discussed to the T - would definitely recommend his DJ skills!

I have too many wonderful things to say about Toast and Jam! Jenna DJ’ed our wedding and was absolutely incredible. The dance floor was packed all night long, with friends raving about the music. We met Jenna prior to booking T&J and spent almost two hours on zoom- and we knew we were in good hands! Later, she helped us curate the soundtrack to our day, from our processional to our final song. Jenna expertly read the dance floor at every turn and played music across the generations. Let your DJ be the DJ, people! They’re the experts, and it showed with Jenna’s work. I cannot recommend Toast and Jam enough! Book them!

We used DJ Alli for our wedding reception and we loved her! The dance floor was packed all night! She listened to our vision and included songs based on the vibe of the night. She also made announcements for us for our audio guest book and she helped out with the speeches. Music was really important to us, and we could not have asked for a better DJ.

Rachel Karlic of Toast and Jam is pure gold. She took our vision and made it better with her own suggestions, following our 80’s-focused music desires with both traditional and contemporary tunes. Her energy is unparalleled, and from the planning to the ceremony to the reception, she created an unforgettable soundtrack to our magical wedding day at the Morton Arboretum. Our dance floor was never empty