Event Date: Friday, August 21, 2009 Event Location: Abbington Event Type: Wedding Event Staff: David Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Superior Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Superior Quality of Customer Service at Event: Superior Overall Customer Service: Superior Friendliness of Your DJ: Superior Promptness of Your DJ: Superior Professionalism of Your DJ: Superior […]
When it comes to planning your reception, everyone wants to give advice. We often find that family, friends, co-workers, and vendors are constantly telling our clients what to do and how to do it. At Music By Design, our philosophy regarding customer service is elementary, yet revolutionary; we actually listen to your needs and deliver […]
This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of donating my time to the Geneva Jake’s Backyard Picnic benefiting the Life is Good Kids Foundation. The Life is Good Kids Foundation supports extraordinary charities that create a lasting positive impact on children facing unfair challenges, including the trauma of violence, poverty, and loss. The weather was […]
Popular Passages Let some of these favorite ceremony readings inspire you while writing your wedding vows or customizing your ceremony with wedding readings. If you’re personalizing your wedding ceremony with meaningful readings, delve into the world of literature, poetry, quotes and lyrics for inspiration. Spend some time at the library reading works by your favorite […]
Wedding Dress Designers You Need To Know The Island Fashionista – Tamara Catz Miosa Couture, Sacramento, CA, 916-443-1301, miosabride.com, $1,600-$10,000 The Green Pioneer – Deborah Lindquist Deborah Lindquist, North Hollywood, CA, 818-762-7199, deborahlindquist.com, $935-$3,000 The Southern Belle – Suzanne Perron Suzanne Perron, New Orleans, LA, 504-899-6895, suzanneperron.com, $6,000 and up The Embellishment Artiste – Mariana […]
When it comes to planning the timeline of your reception, you may not be sure how to organize your timeline. “This is my first wedding and I have no idea what to do.” We hear this time and time again. Please remember, hiring “high-end” wedding vendors will make your planning so much easier. Music By […]
The bride and groom each gave us voice recordings and we spliced it throughout the song. They loved the final edit. Take a listen
Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones of the Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age and Led Zeppelin respectfully, have come together to form a new band called Them Crooked Vultures. Their debut concert is at Chicago’s Metro August 9th Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones Form Them Crooked Vultures, Schedule […]
The lyrics, “Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa” was made famous by the Michael Jackson song “Wanna Be Starting Somehtin”. The story behind these syllables is very interesting. The syllables originated in the Cameroonian language Duala. Duala is spoken in Cameroon’s largest city Douala. The word Makossa is translated as “to […]
Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World by Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole “Excuse me young man, what is the name of the song that you are playing?” I was asked this question this past weekend and seem to be asked every time I play “Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole. It’s a great […]
We both thought David was wonderful. He really took care of everything and was never overbearing in the mic. The music selection was great, something for most ages. People were really commenting the next day that they really liked the music and had a great time dancing. The dance floor had a constant stream of […]
We are getting so many requests for this song, we thought a little background may be helpful. Click here to listen the song. The Darkness were a multi-BRIT Award-winning British rock band. Their traditional hard rock style of music was influenced by bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, Sparks, […]
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of DJ’ing a wedding chalked full of personal touches that displayed the bride and groom’s outgoing, fun-loving personalities. My Thoughts…When planning your wedding, do not worry about what other people expect or what is conventional. Don’t be afraid to add a little flair to your special day. For […]
The following songs are listed because they absolutely packed the dance floor this past weekend. These songs are not “wedding standards” and are a pleasant surprise. Check our music database for all your personal favorites. Check our music database for all your personal favorites. 1. The Darkness – I believe in a thing called love […]
Hi David, I just wanted to say THANKS for making our reception and incredible success! I have never seen a dance floor so insanely crowded at a wedding ever. We have gotten so many compliments, we cannot thank you enough. Matt and I were were wondering if it is at all possible to purchase our […]
Event Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009 Event Location: Odyessy Country Club Event Type: Wedding Event Staff: Jack Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Superior Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Superior Quality of Customer Service at Event: Superior Overall Customer Service: Superior Friendliness of Your DJ: Superior Promptness of Your DJ: Superior Professionalism of Your […]
Venue: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza on 7.25.09 The food was great! Outstanding views from the 15th floor reception hall. As DJs, we see many different events and a few crazy things now and then. After looking at the job sheet for Saturday, I noticed the bride’s grandmother was scheduled to sing. The bride wanted […]
Jeff was exceptional at using our list of requests to create a fantastic playlist. He also incorporated a few last-minute changes and was agreeable about doing so. Jeff even got on the phone with our transportation company when the bus we booked for our guests did not arrive on time. We received multiple positive comments […]
1991-1992 As with every successful business, our story begins with passion, market research, and a business plan. In doing our market research, we discovered some very interested facts. First, most DJ companies in the Chicagoland area did not even have a plan or a marketing strategy. Second, these same companies hired independent contractors, which created […]
