Customized DJ, Lighting, Video Photo Booths
$1,295 starting price
Wisconsin & northern Illinois
Service area
David Van Rixel
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (12X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We offer All-Inclusive Unlimited Hour DJ packages, incredible lighting design, and our new Video Photo Booths. You will meet with your wedding professional in advance to design the wedding of your dreams. We look forward to meeting with you and hearing more about your special day!
Prices & packages
No pricing details yet
Reach out to get a customized quote from this vendor.
Details
Equipment
Audio/Visual Equipment
Sound Equipment
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Planning
Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Meet the team
David Van Rixel
Owner
David Van Rixel is the owner and spirit behind Van Rixel Productions. Having DJ’d in Madison for many years, he then brought his love for performing back to his hometown of Milwaukee. After performing for many different theater venues, Van Rixel eventually realized his success at combining music, celebrations, and his personality make for successful productions. Van Rixel puts his professionalism, passion, and creativity into every event. Van Rixel wants his clients to understand they are getting a custom designed event. Let us show you why we would be honored to be a part of your special day.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0174 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
Van Rixel Productions received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their DJ services at weddings. Reviewers repeatedly praised the DJs like Rolando, Keith, and Mason for their professionalism, crowd-reading skills, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night long. The online portal for playlist uploads was a standout feature, and the ability of the DJs to accommodate requests and maintain high energy levels throughout the event was highly appreciated. Guests commended their interactions with Rolando, David, Keith, Mason, and Collin, highlighting the company's exceptional service, flexibility, and attention to detail, making Van Rixel Productions a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a memorable wedding experience.Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 2
- Top reviews
- Newest first
- Oldest first
- Highest rated
- Lowest rated
Sort by
Alex T
5.0
10/24/2024
Van Rixel Productions were super easy to work with, showed up on time, and did an amazing job. I was pretty particular about the music, so having access to the portal where I could upload playlists was an awesome feature. Would highly recommend! Thank you!
response 10/24/2024
We're so glad you were happy with how your day turned out! It was a joy working with you b...
oth! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Storm K
5.0
9/15/2024
Tyler was amazing! He definitely kept the energy alive the whole night!
response 10/24/2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad that Tyler helped make your day amazing. Wish...
ing you a blissful life together!
Any questions?
Madison L
5.0
9/12/2024
Rolando and crew were amazing! He made sure our ceremony had the perfect flow and got things started in cocktail hour. It was such a fear to have a boring dance floor and he knew exactly how to keep us dancing all night long. He allowed requests, but did ask once if a particular genre was ok to play, as it differed from our prior preferences/song lists which I thought was very nice! Our Photo Booth was also amazing and getting all the digital photos was great!
response 10/24/2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad that you enjoyed the DJ and the photobooth an...
d are glad we could share in that part of your special day! Wishing you many beautiful days ahead!
Justin S
5.0
8/28/2024
We had Rolando for our DJ and I can honestly say it could not have gone better. Had a little rain, he was there helping my wife with an umbrella. During dinner was helping coordinate everything to run smoothly, and it did. Lastly, dude crushed the music. So many compliments from our guests and would highly recommend. If I could give 6 stars I would
response 10/24/2024
We're so glad that your day turned out so well and that your guests had an amazing time! W...
e always strive to go above and beyond and it sounds like Rolando did that! We hope your wedding day was just the start of a beautiful life together!
Eric P
5.0
7/01/2024
Would strongly recommend VRP and Keith (the DJ we were lucky enough to work with). They were professional, easy to work with, competitively priced, and helped me our event an incredible experience.
response 10/24/2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so glad that your day turned out to b...
e so amazing and we hope it was just the start of a wonderful life together!
Alyson C
5.0
2/26/2024
My husband and I are so happy we booked with Van Rixel for our wedding! Our DJ was Keith and he was amazing. Keith really considered our choices, playing our favorite songs with his own selections that overall elevated the playlist. I was on that dance floor as much as I could be that night and am so happy with how fun everything was!
response 02/26/2024
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We enjoyed working with you to make your day s...
pecial and hope you'll have many wonderful years together!
Tim W
5.0
2/21/2024
My (now) wife and I met David Van Rixel through some friends and he was absolutely amazing. He met with us a couple of times before the wedding and every request we made, he fulfilled. He kept the energy up the entire reception and everyone had an excellent time! I would definitely recommend these guys to anyone getting married.
response 02/21/2024
We appreciate your kind words! We truly enjoyed working with your both and participating i...
n your special day! We hope married life is treating you well and that you have many wonderful years together!
Shealyn B
5.0
11/24/2023
Van Rixel made our wedding day easy and fun! We explained to our DJ how we wanted the dance floor to be packed with people at all times and he did not disappoint! He was flexible as we changed some things up the day of and worked with us all the way through. He helped us feel super confident about our day!!
response 11/26/2023
Thank you for your kind words, Shealyn! We were happy we could help bring your vision for ...
your day to life! We enjoyed working with you and we wish you both a joyful life together!
anonymous u
5.0
11/16/2023
Van Rixel Productions made our wedding day an absolute dream. Rolando (would HIGHLY recommend him) was a perfect match for my husband and I. One of the most common feedbacks we received from guests was "Your DJ was amazing." And he was, he kept the party flowing and the dance floor was so much fun the entire night. The company itself was super easy to work with as well. They were always quick to answer any questions we had, whether it was via email or by phone. We also went with the photobooth option from them - and we could not have been happier with it. We love looking back on all the pictures our guests took and it truly is something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Another shout out to Rolando, you were seriously better than any DJ we could have ever hoped for on our wedding day! Word of advice to upcoming brides and grooms: DO NOT wait on booking with Van Rixel!
response 11/16/2023
Thank you for your kind words! We had a blast working with you both! We're so glad we coul...
d help make your wedding day so special. We hope we can work with you in the future or see you at another event. We wish you both an amazing life together!
Jenna K
5.0
11/07/2023
My wife and I had an excellent experience with Van Rixel Productions! David was our DJ and talked us through everything that we could expect for our day. We were grateful for the extra setup for our outdoor ceremony, and how smoothly David transitioned from ceremony to reception. We shared our Spotify playlist with requests via the online platform, and David used that to create the perfect set! Multiple guests commented on what a great job he did. A good DJ can keep the music playing, but a great DJ will read the crowd and respond accordingly, and David did just that. He kept the energy and engagement until the very end; he was professional, and extremely helpful with the small details. We had a great experience and would highly recommend him.
response 11/07/2023
We very much enjoyed working with you! Thank you for trusting us to provide the entertainm...
ent for your special day and thank you for the kind words! We wish you both a beautiful future!
Caroline W
5.0
11/05/2023
I have attended many weddings where Van Rixel Productions played all the hits and kept the dance floor packed. David is the consummate professional, warm, courteous, and entertaining. His Photo Booth is the gift that keeps on giving; we’ve loved the look of every logo and the memories last a lifetime.
response 11/06/2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! We always aim to provide a great experience at the...
events we work and we're glad that you've enjoyed the music and photobooths we've provided at the events you've attended. Thanks again for your kind words!
Haley G
5.0
8/25/2023
We we’re beyond impressed with Van Rixel and their services. From the start David asked all the right questions and helped us understand the process and accommodated our requests He was patient, personable and professional. He didn’t hesitate to make last minute changes and help things flow. As things don't always go as planned and he just made it all work. On top of his professionalism his ability to read the dance floor and get people moving was worth applauding as well. There were people l've never seen nor thought I would ever see, dancing for hours. It was truly a memorable night and I'm so glad we went with Van Rixel.
response 08/28/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly had a wonderful time celebrating with you ...
and wish you many years of happiness together!
Gerda T
5.0
6/13/2023
We hired Van Rixel Productions for our wedding in May and would highly recommend them! We had Rolando as our DJ and he was amazing! So fun and personable and could tell he truly cared about making our wedding experience amazing. He kept the flow of the day going and even brought us drinks when our glasses were getting close to empty! Most importantly, he kept the dance floor packed and the flow of the music was perfect.
response 06/20/2023
Thanks for the kind words, Gerda! We had a blast celebrating with you and wish you both ma...
ny years of happiness!!
Bryn W
5.0
1/30/2023
Van Rixel was great to work with from beginning to end! The communication during our initial conversations about booking was great and very helpful. They were never pushy and always responded promptly. When we got assigned our DJ, Collin, we had a video chat with him and were definitely put at ease. Collin was communicative, quick to respond, flexible, and had great attention to detail. On the day of the wedding everything went perfect and Collin and his assistant were so kind and attentive. Our guests who requested songs all mentioned how nice he was! We definitely had high expectations for a dj and Collin kept people on the dance floor the whole night and definitely listed to our opinions and suggestions during our video call. I have worked in the wedding industry in various capacties and have seen 100s of weddings and djs and I highly recommend Van Rixel!
response 02/14/2023
Hi Bryn, thanks so much for your review and kind words! We had a blast celebrating with yo...
u at such a beautiful wedding. We hope you and Mike have a wonderful life together!
Ian M
5.0
1/20/2023
We truly had an amazing time with John Sherman as our DJ from Van Rixel. John was able to read the crowd very well and play appropriate music the entire night. Also, he helped coordinate the day of with announcements and introductions. Leading up to our wedding, he also met with us to learn more about us and what we were like as people to better tailor the experience to us.
I can't speak highly enough for how much John helped create a fun environment for our wedding and how much we appreciate his help that day.
response 02/14/2023
Ian, we are so glad that we could celebrate your day and everyone enjoyed the dancing at y...
our wedding! Thanks for your review:)
Hope B
5.0
12/01/2022
My husband and I had no idea what we were doing when trying to hire a DJ for our wedding so we based our decision off of reviews. This lead us to Van Rixel and wow do they deserve every great review that they get! They were so great communicating and answering all of our questions throughout our planning process. On the day, we had Collin as our DJ. He. Was. AMAZING! He was so organized and got all the details to make our day go so smoothly. He and his tech were constantly checking in with us to make sure that they were doing what we needed. They were great at reading the room and playing songs that the crowd loved. The energy Collin brought to the day was just indescribable! Every song he played he looked like he was having the best time as well. He really made our day and we had SO many compliments about him! Thank you Collin and Van Rixel for seriously making our wedding day amazing!
response 06/20/2023
Thanks so much for your kind words, Hope! Your wedding was a lot of fun and we were honore...
d to celebrate with you! Wishing you many happy years together!
Kiera A
4.0
11/28/2022
For the most part DJ Bentley was good, but we did have some issues. We had some traditional and none traditional aspects about our wedding. For one, my father passed so instead of doing a father daughter dance my husband and I did a memorial dance. Bentley asked us several times if we wanted to do a standing tribute moment of silence. We told him at every time we did not. Day off, he did a standing moment of silence which caused several guests to complain they couldn’t see anything happening. There were a few instances were we had set specific instructions like this that did not go quite right. We also found out at the end of the night that he was charging for song requests. Had we known prior to the event we would have taken care of it and told him not to ask guests to pay for a song request. It was just surprising to us because this had never been brought up to us that song requests would be charged and we did talk about wanting guests to request songs. He also sang us a song at the end of the night. He has a nice voice, but it was just a bit awkward. He also had never heard of playing single ladies for the bouquet toss and that was a bit awkward in person day of as well.
However, the dance floor was packed all night, he kept us on time, checked in with us when helping coordinate with other vendors about decisions, had a very up beat personality, and made sure to play every song we requested and even made sure we were on the dance floor before playing them. All in all the day was a lot of fun. I do recommend this company as a DJ. We also did the photo booth and that was amazing! The attendant was so wonderful and everything ran very smoothly!
Ethan A
5.0
11/08/2022
By far the best DJ I have ever seen. We hired Van Rixel Productions and Keith to DJ for our wedding after seeing him work his magic at our cousin's wedding.
Keith was amazing! He made sure we were kept in the loop at all times and always asked if we needed anything during our wedding day. As a DJ specifically, he couldn't have done a better job. We had guests partying on the dance floor the entire night!
The only thing I would want people to be made aware of is the "Must Play List". You tier the songs you want played at your wedding during the set-up meetings and this is the highest priority tier. Event though it says must play, it isn't. We had songs on the list that weren't played, but we knew it was because Keith does his job well and kept people on the dance floor. We were fine with it since we requested any songs during the dancing that we absolutely wanted to hear, so I would recommend that everyone does the same even if you have them on a must play list.
All in all though, it was a fantastic experience! Anytime we ever need a DJ again, we're hiring Van Rixel and Keith!
response 11/08/2022
We had so much fun at your wedding! Thank you for your review and kind words. We wish you ...
and Lauren a wonderful life together!
Rachel D
5.0
11/05/2022
I cannot say enough about how happy I am to have chosen Van Rixel! Mason was our DJ and he kept the dance floor full all night. We are so grateful for how responsive they were and how smoothly every aspect of planning and the actual the wedding day went.
response 11/08/2022
Thank you so much, Rachel! We are glad that your guests had fun dancing all night
Mandy J
5.0
10/30/2022
We hired Van Rixel Productions for our wedding on 10/15/2022. Our DJ was Rolando and he was so great! We had multiple people say that he was the best DJ they'd ever seen. He kept our party going until they literally shut off the lights. Couldn't be happier with his help and professionalism. Also, such a fun, engaging guy. Highly recommend!!
response 10/31/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Mandy! We're glad that you and your guests had a fun time!
Wendy B
5.0
10/28/2022
We hired Van Rixel for my daughter’s wedding. We had Bentley as the DJ and I cannot tell you the amount of compliments we got on him! He kept us dancing all night long! He was fun, he even sang (amazing job btw) and was professional and personable. Hands down recommend!
response 10/31/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Wendy. We were so happy to be a part of your daughter's spe...
cial day!
Jenna B
5.0
10/28/2022
We had a great experience with Van Rixel for our wedding. We got so many compliments on our reception/DJ and the dance floor was packed all night! We also got the photo booth and those pictures/videos were awesome, we are so happy to have those fun memories☺️
response 10/31/2022
Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review. We are so happy that you and you...
r guests had fun with the photobooth and dancing:)
Alyssa N
5.0
10/28/2022
Our DJ was incredible! It was a very hot day, and he had everyone dancing all night right after dinner. I got a lot of compliments on the DJ. It really makes a wedding from good to awesome. So happy with our choice! Rolando also was my phone safe keeper. It was perfect bc I trusted him to always have it and I always knew where he was. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
response 10/28/2022
Thank you so much , Alyssa! We're so glad that everything went well. We wish you both a ...
wonderful life together!
Lucy M
5.0
10/27/2022
Best DJ ever!! We had such a great experience with Van Rixel productions. We were assigned DJ Chippy and I couldn’t be happier. He listened to all my requests and our guests had the best time. I love how customizable you can be with all the lights and extra things. My family and friends loved him and still talk about our wedding 4 months later.
response 10/28/2022
Thank you so much for your review, Lucy. We enjoyed working with you both and wish you not...
hing but happiness!
A A
5.0
10/27/2022
My husband and I are above and beyond happy with Van Rixel Productions. We had an initial call with them to discuss our expectations and the kind of vibe we wanted for our wedding and reception and decided to hire them for our event.
Mason, our DJ, gave us a call to go over when we would like certain types of music played and when. We felt so relaxed going into our wedding day knowing Mason would be playing music for us to walk down the isle to. He was awesome at getting the crowd hyped and out on the dance floor. The kids absolutely LOVED him. He even last minute played a father/daughter mother/song song even though we had initially told him we didn't want that. I was so impressed that without skipping a beat he asked me what song I'd like for the dance and did it for us.
Great value, best atmosphere creators, and super friendly. I can't recommend them enough. I would hire them for another event in a heartbeat.
THANK YOU MASON AND VAN RIXEL!
response 10/27/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was our pleasure to help you celebrate your wedd...
ing day and we wish you the best!
Maggie S
5.0
7/27/2022
We hired Van Rixel Productions for our wedding and were assigned Luke as our DJ. Van Rixel’s online portal made it extremely easy to select songs as must plays, do not play, and play if possible. The online portal also allowed us to review and modify the timeline Luke created for us as needed after our initial meeting with him. On our wedding day, Luke did a great job adhering to our timeline and corralling guests when needed. We had a high energy group and Luke was able to keep everyone on the dance floor throughout the night. He played a majority of the songs we requested and played guest requests if they were in line with our style. We would recommend this vendor and Luke to anyone.
response 07/27/2022
We are glad you had a great time! Thank you for the kind words!
Michael R
5.0
6/24/2022
We actually found Van Rixel Productions through a wedding expo, which was great because we were able to talk with them first-hand before hiring them to get a feel for their services and if their style of DJ service was what we were looking for. We eventually did hire them and have no regrets whatsoever. They made planning the entertainment and music portion of our ceremony and reception easy and painless. Their online portal is great because you can put all of our music requests on there for the DJ to review before your wedding date. Our DJ, Luke, was amazing. Very nice guy, easy to work with, kept the dance floor rocking all night long and played a good majority of the songs we had requested. He also kept an eye on our schedule and kept the night on track so we didn't have to. During the ceremony, he also worked well with our officiant so he knew when to cue music.
All around a great experience with Van Rixel Productions. I would recommend them to anyone.
response 07/13/2022
Thank you for reviewing your experience with our company! It was truly our pleasure to hel...
p you celebrate your wedding day. May the future bring you both endless happiness!!
Monica A
5.0
5/25/2022
We used Van Rixel Productions for our wedding ceremony and reception and had the BEST experience. We highly recommend using them for your DJ needs. From the very start, they had the highest level of professionalism and responded almost immediately to our inquiry. The owner, David, called us personally to discuss our wedding vision and paired us with an amazing DJ, Rolando! Rolando was the perfect gentleman and went above and beyond to make our day special. He checked in with us regularly throughout the day to see if we ever needed anything, including setting aside our choice of desserts for us to eat later, and getting us drinks! He also did an amazing job capturing the music styles and general feeling we wanted for our night of dancing. We had so many guests compliment the music telling us how great Rolando was. And we couldn’t agree more! If we ever need a DJ again we know where to look. We can’t thank him enough for all his hard work, professionalism, great music, and calm demeanor that helped make our wedding day so special!
response 05/26/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words! We really enjoyed working with you and wish you both...
all the best! Hope to see you at an event in the future!
Liz F
5.0
5/25/2022
Van Rixel Productions did an amazing job for my daughter's wedding. They were fun, super organized and made it a smooth experience! Everyone had a great time dancing and the lighting was fabulous! He also provided a sound system for the ceremony and cocktail hour! I would highly recommend Van Rixel!
response 05/26/2022
Thank you for letting us be a part of your daughter's special day! We had a fabulous time ...
and love hearing that you did as well! We hope to see you at a future event!
Mary C
5.0
5/18/2022
Van Rixel Productions was fantastic to work with for our May 2022 wedding. The owner is friendly and very personable, and walked us through the whole process. We loved the option to keep things as simple as we wanted, with the ability to add on lots of extras (like a photo booth). We loved working with the company, and cannot say enough about our experience with Rolando. HE WAS AMAZING!!! He was easy to communicate with, and very responsive to our questions/requests/changes as the big day drew closer. As far as the day of the wedding, we were BLOWN away by his commitment to ensuring that we had the most excellent experience. He ensured that we always had a beverage in our hands (bride, groom, AND our girls <3), kept the music on track, and made sure everyone had the best time. He worked well with our other vendors and the venue coordinator as well. He always had a smile on his face, and you could tell how much he loved his job! We couldn't have asked for more!!
response 05/18/2022
We're so glad you were happy with how everything turned out! We had a lot of fun being a p...
art of your wedding! Wish you both lots of joy and happiness in your marriage!
Breahna N
5.0
3/30/2022
There are honestly not enough positive words to describe our experience with Van Rixel Productions. We utilized both their DJ and photo booth services for our wedding. Our guests had a blast with the photo booth and there was never a dull moment on the dance floor! The DJ, Keith, was beyond FANTASTIC!! Not only was he an absolute pleasure to work with, but he executed our requests for both our ceremony and our reception with perfection, and even got out on the dance floor to help guide our guests through the electric slide. We have received numerous compliments from our guests and we could not be happier with the quality provided by Van Rixel Productions. We are incredibly thankful for their contribution to making our wedding one of the most memorable days ever! Highly, highly recommend.
response 03/30/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and we ...
wish you nothing but the best in the years ahead!
Kayla H
5.0
2/09/2022
Denis with VanRixel Productions did an AMAZING job as our wedding DJ! Our dance floor was packed from the moment our first dances were over to the very end of the night when the venue had to tell everyone to stop boogying and get out! We have received so many compliments about how our guests have never been on such a fun dance floor. We loved that VanRixel had an online portal to submit song ideas, this helped Denis have an idea of the styles of music we wanted played throughout every part of our day. And it allowed us to highlight must-play songs! Highly highly recommend VanRixel!
response 02/09/2022
We loved being a part of your day - thank you for having us! Much happiness to you both!
Laura S
5.0
12/21/2021
I found out about Van Rixel from attending a bridal expo and am so glad we chose them! We did a Zoom meeting with David the owner and he was very personable and felt like they were take good care of us and we were right! Our DJ was Luke and he met up with us to discuss our song choices, things that were important to us and I felt like he did a great job. Our guests had a blast and were dancing the whole time and he was great at keeping everything moving along and keeping the party going.
Shilpa K
5.0
12/16/2021
David was our DJ and exceeded all of our already high expectations!! He was incredible and we would recommend him multiple times over!
We had an Indian & Persian Wedding involving multiple events, two wedding ceremonies, and a big party for the reception. This meant endless non-American names, ceremonial songs, instrumental songs being timed to certain parts of the ceremonies, and music in multiple languages (Telugu, Hindi, Farsi, English). David was honest with us and told us he hadn't necessarily worked in all of these languages before but he was up for the challenge. To say David went above and beyond is an understatement. It's been almost six months since the wedding, and we still have Indian, Persian, and American family & friends commenting on the DJ at our wedding, not just at the reception but during our ceremonies as well. To put this into more context, my husband and I weren't able to give song suggestions until a few days before the wedding and David took those suggestions, found even more songs, and crafted the best party & dance floor energy we could have asked for, bringing friends of all ages, young cousins, older relatives out on the dance floor until the very end of the night. He seamless melded Hindi, Telugu, Farsi and English music together in a way that kept the party going. David also went above and beyond working on name pronunciations. He asked us for audio recordings of all the important names that he would be announcing and practiced them on his own time and with us before the day of our wedding. We couldn't be more thankful for David & the Van Rixel team! They truly did an incredible job.
response 12/17/2021
Thanks so much for the kind words Shilpa! It was great to be a part of your special day an...
d we enjoyed working with you! We wish you both nothing but happiness!
Emily L
5.0
12/07/2021
Brian was our D.J and he did nothing but an AMAZING job! 3 months later and we are still getting compliments on how awesome the music was tailored to the entire crowd. He definitely made it a night to remember! Thank you everything you did to help make our night the most magical night ever!
response 12/07/2021
We're so glad your night was amazing! It was great working with you and we wish you many y...
ears of happiness together!
Brenda G
5.0
11/02/2021
They are great to work with! I love the online portal, I could add, delete and give guidance to songs that were important to us. Keith was our DJ and he sure made us feel at ease! With his experience, he was a great resource for timing, he suggested when to do the toast, when and how to walk in etc. He was above pleasant and our guests felt very much at ease with him! Just ask for Keith for your special event!!!
response 12/07/2021
Thanks so much for your kind words! We enjoyed working with you and wish you both nothing ...
but happiness!
Amanda M
5.0
10/28/2021
Van Rixel Productions was absolutely amazing to work with! Rolando was our DJ for our wedding and he went above and beyond our expectations. The team was extremely friend, easy to work with and very attentive to our requests. Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about their experience. Thank you so much for everything!!
response 10/28/2021
We enjoyed being a part of your wedding! Wishing you much happiness in your life together!
Ariane J
5.0
10/28/2021
Van Rixel Productions was the very best choice we could make for having music at our wedding. They offered great help and clear choices during our planning phase, they offered excellent music for our pre-ceremony cocktail hour, our the ceremony itself, and of course our dancing after dinner. They also helped to facilitate use of microphones during wedding speeches.
Our DJ and MC for the evening, Brian Dorn, was superb and handled everything with great professionalism while simultaneously ensuring everyone had great fun. Our crowd had a great range of ages and musical tastes, but he ensured everyone was happy with the songs and ceremonies and kept our evening on time and gave everyone appropriate introductions. His service demonstrates the high quality of Van Rixel Productions' team.
response 10/28/2021
Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day - we really enjoyed working with you! ...
Wishing you many years of happiness together!
Allie S
5.0
10/21/2021
Van Rixel Productions was an absolutely fantastic choice for our wedding! They were always quick to respond, friendly, and well-priced. They also give you a portal where you can add songs to "must play" and "do not play" etc. playlists, which we thought was really cool. Our DJ was DJ Anthony, and he was the best! He mixed and blended songs so well so that it was a continuous dance party vs. just playing a playlist. We had many compliments! Overall, a great experience, and I would absolutely hire them all over again.
response 10/21/2021
We're so glad everything went well - we enjoyed working with you! Wish you both a wonderfu...
l life together!
Kaitlyn V
5.0
10/20/2021
Van Rixel Productions was a great company to work with and we would recommend them to anyone! David and the rest of his staff were very professional, helpful, and friendly in answering all of the questions that we may have had. The photo/video booth was a huge hit with all of our guests! Keith was also a fantastic DJ-he really took the time to get to know us and did a great job of keeping the dance floor full for the entire night!
response 10/21/2021
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad your day went well and that your guest...
s loved the photo booth! Wishing you many years of happiness together!
Katharine K
5.0
10/08/2021
These guys were amazing to communicate with and were very professional. When we had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID they moved dates with no questions/problems/additional fees, which made an extremely hard decision so much better. They had an online portal to pick songs we wanted and didn’t want, as well as fill out a timeline which was very helpful. I HIGHLY recommend all brides fill that out to a T, as I ran out of time with everything else going on and maybe put in 30 of the max 60 songs you can enter on your web portal (for must play, play if time, dedication songs, and do not play). That ended up with our DJ playing some songs were didn’t love, which was fine, I just had to go ask him to switch it up. But their online setup prior to your wedding is so helpful, and I wish I had time to utilize it more. Our DJ also asked if we wanted to share a Spotify playlist with him he can go off that for ideas/suggestions. I didn’t have time to make that either but was a great idea!
There was one snafu with our slideshow equipment we rented not be available for our entire 6 hour night (the DJ needed the computer back) but the company was very quick to address this issue and very understanding.
Overall I would definitely use them again if given the opportunity! The sound quality was amazing, wireless mics worked great, and they were very easy to work with. I highly recommend them!
response 10/10/2021
Thanks so much for your kind words and for letting us be a part of your special day! We ap...
preciate your feedback as well. Wishing you both many years of happiness together!
Matthew M
5.0
9/30/2021
We absolutely would recommend Van Rixel Productions. David and team were flexible with us through our reschedule, and DJ Ralf was great- he set up time to get to know us, understand our vision, and delivered at the reception.
response 10/10/2021
Thank you for the review and thanks for letting us share in your special day! We enjoyed w...
orking with you and wish you nothing but happiness in the years ahead!
Amanda A
5.0
9/29/2021
Van Rixel Productions was professional and very responsive in our initial inquiries. They answered all our questions and after a casual conversation about our needs and wants we knew they were the DJs we wanted for our wedding. Meeting our DJ and talking about or day, we knew we hired the right people. They were all about providing a seamless and stress free day. Coordinating the day for us and with vendors, everything went perfect. Our DJ had everyone on the dance floor all night long, kindly room requests from guests and beautifully handled our music for a choreographed dance. I would recommend them to everyone who wants a professional DJ who goes more than providing music, they help run the whole day. Thank you for a wonderful day and night!
response 10/10/2021
Thank you for your kind words and for letting us share in your special day! It was a pleas...
ure to work with you and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Jeff D
5.0
9/21/2021
Would definitely recommend Van Rixel to anyone. Van Rixel was really great and easy to work with. They answered every question we had in timely manner and put on a great party. We were fortunate to have both David and Bentley as our DJ's. Everything was very professional and we had zero issues. One really nice touch was Bentley singing a song for just us on the dance floor. They did a really great job and helped make our day special.
response 10/10/2021
Thanks so much for the review! We're so glad your wedding day was wonderful and we were ha...
ppy to be a part of it! We wish you the best in the years ahead!
Ruby M
5.0
9/20/2021
I highly recommend Van Rixel productions to anyone looking for a wedding DJ! We hired VRP to do our wedding right before COVID really hit the U.S., and as a result, we had to reschedule our event three times. VRP was WONDERFUL through all of those changes! They were always quick communicators and super understanding. Shortly before our actual day, our DJ experienced an emergency that made him (quite understandably) unable to DJ, but my husband and I never had to sweat it, because VRP immediately had Anthony available to step in. Anthony did such an incredible job during our ceremony and reception, and was so easy to work with! Really, I have only positive things to say about the team over at VRP.
response 09/20/2021
Thanks for the kind words! We really enjoyed working with you and wish you much happiness ...
together!
Alyssa S
4.0
9/07/2021
I loved my DJ experience at our wedding. our dj Luke did a great job at asking us what we wanted but not bothering us too much and keeping everything on time and the party moving! they worked well with my photographers and the venue event coordinator. my only small complaint was I had to ask about meeting my dj at the one month mark and which dj I was assigned to and I wish they would have been a little more on top of letting me know this information. They had no problem sending me a bill promptly at one month but I had to ask for the meeting that was supposed to come with my package. However. once I did ask for that meeting and got the ball rolling they were FANTASTIC. I would definitely recommend them.
Grayson J
5.0
8/31/2021
We used Van Rixel for our wedding reception and they did a phenomenal job! The DJ was very communicative before and during the event and really helped everything run seamlessly!
Katie C
5.0
8/26/2021
Van Rixel did an AMAZING job at our wedding despite some rude behavior from our venue owner. Alec was so fun, professional, and followed all our wishes! I will recommend them to ANYONE getting married
response 08/27/2021
We're so glad you were happy with how your day turned out and we were glad to be a part of...
it! Wishing you both all the best in the years ahead!
Wendy R
5.0
8/26/2021
Van Rixel did a fantastic job from our first meeting with David to the clean up at the end of the wedding night. We were the 530th wedding that John our DJ had done. We loved the music he picked that was tailored to our top 60 songs we wanted played at the reception. Bentley our second DJ sang 2 songs for us and we appreciated that as well. John was great at reading the audience and going with the flow of the crowd. We all had so much fun. Many people commented that we had the best wedding that they had ever been to and we know the DJ service has a lot to do with that. Thank you!
response 08/27/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words, Wendy! We're so glad you had a wonderful wedding an...
d we were honored to be a part of it!
Cydney R
5.0
8/12/2021
It was an easy choice to pick Van Rixel Productions as our wedding DJ! Our initial meeting with David was great as we were able to meet over Zoom and get all of our questions answered. We had the opportunity to have Keith as our DJ on the wedding day and he was awesome! He kept the dance floor alive all night and had every generation out there at the same time! Great music selection, very organized, and so fun to work with!
response 08/12/2021
We're so glad your day was amazing! It was great to work with you and we wish you much hap...
piness in the years ahead!
Julie H
5.0
8/10/2021
We had a fantastic time with the DJ and photo booth. They paid great attention to details and asked all the right questions to assure we had an amazing event. Thank you!
response 08/10/2021
We're so glad you were happy with everything! It was a pleasure working with you!
Matt B
5.0
8/09/2021
Van Rixel was an awesome choice for our wedding. Our DJ, Keith, was totally amazing. He was super respectful and receptive to our suggestions about how we wanted the evening to go, and we didn't have to worry at all about him setting up his gear, etc. Also important: the music was amazing! I had multiple friends come up to me and say that our dancing was the most fun they ever had at a wedding, and they thought it was because Keith just played great music and managed the rhythm of the night really well. He was also able to go with the flow when things were going off schedule or not as planned -- a really calming and amazing presence in the room. Can't say enough good things! Thank you, Keith, for helping all our guests have such a great time :)
response 08/10/2021
We're so glad that you were happy with our services! We enjoyed working with you and wish ...
you both nothing but the best in the years ahead!
Bryan H
5.0
8/09/2021
We had an awesome experience with Van Rixel! Our DJ, John, was energetic and professional and helped keep the dance floor packed all night. We had a fairly specific song list built up over time, and John was able to play everything that we wanted to hear and was accommodating to any special request that we had! We would definitely recommend their services.
response 08/10/2021
We're so happy that you and your guests had a great time and were happy to be a part of yo...
ur big day! Wishing you many beautiful years together!
Ashley S
5.0
8/09/2021
Brian was a phenomenal DJ! He did a great job making the evening flow perfectly! The dance floor was filled all night long - just like we wanted it! We cannot thank him enough!!
response 08/10/2021
We're so glad your day turned out the way you wanted! It was great working with you - wish...
ing you both all the best!
Brianna Y
5.0
8/08/2021
We were married last weekend and had Ralf as our DJ. He was so friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the planning process and on our wedding day. He made the music come together beautifully with smooth transitions and helped our day flow seamlessly. We were unsure of what type of music to play for our cocktail hour and dinner and he had plenty of recommendations which ended up working PERFECTLY! We are so, so happy with how everything turned out. Highly recommend!
response 08/09/2021
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're so glad you were satisfied with how things turned...
out. It was a pleasure working with you. Wishing you both a wonderful future together!
Steve B
5.0
7/24/2021
What a great night! Van Rixel listened to our requests and had a lot of suggestions that we didn’t think of. We loved the fact that we had a place online to add song requests and timeline info during our planning stages. Very friendly and super easy to work with.
The sound during our ceremony, sound during the reception, and the photo booth all were top notch. David really kept the party moving and had the dance floor full all night.
5 stars, highly recommend!
response 07/26/2021
Thanks so much for the kind words! It was great to be a part of your special day! Wishing ...
you both many happy years together!
Mikayla B
5.0
7/19/2021
We had to find another DJ due to COVID changing our wedding date. We couldn’t have been more pleased with David Van Rixel from beginning to end. He was personable, readily available if we had questions or concerns, and made sure our day ran smoothly. He kept all of our guests dancing until the last song, and was very flexible with any last minute requests. It was a pleasure to work with them for this special occasion.
response 07/19/2021
Thanks for the kind words Mikayla! We're glad we could help out at your event - wishing yo...
u many years of happiness!
Ursula S
5.0
7/16/2021
We hired them for our wedding and met to discuss the details we wanted and they put a plan in action. They let us customize the playlist as much as we wanted which was important to us. During the pandemic they were flexible in rescheduling too. Our DJ was great & responsive whenever we reached out, he was super friendly & helpful with anything I asked. The only thing I would say is twice he did play repeat songs but over all the music was great, he kept things on schedule, and the audience told me they liked him too.
response 07/19/2021
Thanks for the review Ursula! We're glad you chose us for your special day and glad to hea...
r you had a positive experience with your DJ, Keith! All the best to you both in the years ahead!
Katie S
5.0
7/16/2021
We couldn't have asked for a better experience with Gary. He took the time to meet with us beforehand and get a sense of what we were looking for. He had no issue fitting in the many song requests we had given him while also taking live requests. He transitioned the music wonderfully throughout the night to keep the dance floor full. We are extremely happy with Van Rixel and the experience Gary gave us.
response 07/19/2021
Thanks for the great review Katie! We're glad to hear that Gary helped bring your vision f...
or your wedding day to life. Wishing you many happy years together!
Rebecca K
5.0
7/01/2021
I highly recommend Van Rixel Productions. My husband and I actually met at a wedding where Van Rixel Productions was the DJ company. The music was awesome and we had such a blast that we knew we wanted to hire them for our wedding. Brian was our DJ and he was great. He had to be the master of ceremonies for a short ceremony and then the reception and he did a great job of adjusting the timeline and reading the room to take breaks or make adjustments exactly how I wanted him to without even having to talk to him. He honored all of our recommendations and the style of music we liked, but also added amazing music that kept people on the dance floor. He also honored guest requests and checked with us when he was worried the requests were against our musical taste. Highly recommend Brian and Van Rixel!
Along with Van Rixel, we booked our videographer, Chris, with CR Films. The package deal was INCREDIBLY affordable as opposed to other videography companies. Chris did an amazing 20 minute video for our COVID ceremony plus a live stream and then captured our 2021 reception beautifully. The deal of Van Rixel and CR Films can't be beat! Highly recommend!!
response 07/19/2021
Thank you for the positive review! We enjoyed working with you and wish you many happy yea...
rs together!
Service area
18720 Pleasant Street Suite 203, Brookfield, WI
Open map
Wisconsin & northern Illinois
Service area
Contact
Curious to learn more?
Start the convo
*=Required
Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.
David Van Rixel
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
- Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
- Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
- Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
- For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.
By clicking 'Request Quote', you agree to The Knot creating an account for you, if you don't have one, and to our Terms of Use. See our Privacy Policy to learn what data we collect and how we use it.
Wedding vendors in Brookfield
Van Rixel Productions
Van Rixel Productions's photos
Why use The Knot to message vendors?
- Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
- Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
- Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
- For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.