For additional questions, please reach out.
For additional questions, please reach out.
We offer DJ and Emcee services, which includes an in-depth Music Consultation leading up to your wedding. With this booking, we bring speakers, a DJ console, and a wireless microphone system.
In addition to the reception, we're available to provide these services for your ceremony as well.
Our reception packages start at $1850 for weddings with under 100 guests. This includes DJ and Emcee services, two speakers, a DJ console, and a wireless microphone system. For larger weddings we upgrade the speaker package, which is reflected in the price.
Schedule a Music Consultation or reach out via email for a full pricing guide.
We always start with a Music Consultation Call, which helps us understand your taste as well as your vision for the dance floor.
We then build a collaborative playlist on your preferred streaming service, allowing you to add more song selections as they come to mind. Then it's a matter of organizing the selections to fit the run of the event, so we can maintain a high energy dance floor throughout the entire night.
Based on our music knowledge and DJing experience we'll make recommendations to fill in any potential playlist gaps with proven dance floor classics.
Of course! We've put together 6 short mixes that showcase our skills with blends and transitions across genres. Every wedding set pulls from these in some way, but we always deliver a unique performance based on your song selections.
Listen to Our Mixes
Our booking includes a DJ console, two speakers, a wireless microphone system, and lights.
We use top of the line brands such as Pioneer DJ equipment, QSC and EV loudspeakers, Shure microphones, and Yamaha mixers. Our equipment is modern and reliable, but we always carry backup solutions should any technical issues arise.
Our DJs have experience playing clubs, music venues, festivals, house parties, block parties, and pretty much everything in between. We all came up with a deep respect for the fundamentals of DJing, developing a core skill set of song selection, blending, and crowd management.
We know how to read any audience and shift the momentum of a room.
We do. We offer both dance floor lights and uplights.
Dance Floor Lights are used to give a special, club-like feel to your party. There are five fixtures, and we only turn these on during the dancing portion of the evening.
Uplights allow you to better control the mood of the entire room, without having to rely on harsh overhead lighting. These small fixtures are placed on the ground, often lining the perimeter of the venue.
They send a beam of light toward the ceiling, and are used to accentuate wall and décor details, provide depth and character for photo and video shooting, and energize the dance floor with color-changing functionality.
Each Best Life DJ has their own Emcee style, which can vary depending on what the event demands throughout the day. Regardless, our goal is always to be energetic, engaging, and informative.
We want your guests to follow our lead and trust in our ability to rock the party properly, but we only interject when necessary, so our voice doesn't become the center of attention.
We understand emceeing is important for crowd management and keeping the event on schedule, so we make sure to hit our marks from the ceremony through dinner and dancing.
We'll send one of our other DJs to fill in. If no Best Life DJs are available, we'll place another DJ from our Chicago network, which runs deep with talent.
Provided timing allows, we'll have a call with the new DJ, to make sure your comfortable with our selection. We always have at least one DJ on standby that can fill in for any emergencies.
Yes. We require one meal per on-site team member. Typically, we have 2 people on-site during our weddings.
No, we focus on the music. By sticking to our speciality, we're able to deliver a high-energy dance floor experience every time.
If you are interested in additional services such as photo booths or live musicians, we would be happy to refer you to vendors that we’ve worked with in the past.
We are not responsible for playing past our contracted end time. If your friends and family love to dance, we'll help you plan ahead so the party lasts as long as you want.
Yes, we have liability insurance, which covers bodily injury and/or damage to property.
We can provide a certificate of insurance if needed.
Absolutely! References are available upon request. If you're interested, please email hello@bestlifeentertainment.com.
Going above and beyond is our standard. Tipping a wedding DJ is optional, but most of our clients choose to do so.
It depends on the distance, but we're always willing to consider.
We charge the following travel fees for weddings that are over 25 miles from our city storage facility, on Jackson and Racine.
If you're wedding requires special travel arrangements, please reach out to hello@bestlifeentertainment.com with more details.
Our initial Music Consultation will be a video call, but phone and email are great for day-to-day communication. Feel free to text or call during normal business hours.
Any other substantial discussions about music or event logistics are handled over video call as well. There's usually 3 video calls leading up to your wedding date, including the initial consultation.
Understanding our audience and reading the room are huge factors of any DJ set we play. Through experience, we've become great at assessing event energy and monitoring reactions, with the skills to make necessary adjustments in real time.
We understand that a wedding is a family function. It requires a special mix of songs to keep everyone included, while always acknowledging the formalities of the day. We specialize in achieving this balance, without losing the high energy party atmosphere that your guests will talk about for years to come.
For additional questions, please reach out.
Thoughtful music selection drives our service. We prioritize your taste from the beginning.
Thoughtful music selection drives our service. We prioritize your taste from the beginning.
Thoughtful music selection drives our service.
We prioritize your taste from the beginning.
We always start with a consultation call. It's your wedding, so we first want to know what you have in mind. With a solid understanding of the venue, size, and intentions for the party, we can tailor our music package to meet your specific needs. This includes selecting the right DJ from our crew, for your party.
Do you need music for the ceremony and the reception?
Is your ceremony and reception at the same location?
What would make the party a success for you?
Our deals are simple. We focus on the music, and keep add-ons limited to extra speakers and lights that are needed for certain venues. Once we've locked-in these details, we'll start developing the music plan.
Onsite Service Duration
Lighting and Speaker Selection
Number of Guests Attending
Venue Location
Date and Time
We're DJs because we're music lovers, so we deeply understand the importance of covering your favorite songs. We take the time to learn about your relationship and compile the music that's most meaningful to your journey as a couple.
This allows us to define a distinct vibe for each segment of the day, leading up to the dance floor. With this foundation established, we can then suggest more songs that will fit with, and add to, the momentum of your selections.
What are some must-play songs for your friend group?
What songs always gets your parents dancing?
What songs are most meaningful to you as a couple?
At this point, we'll have a very solid understanding of the event. We'll have shared and discussed a drafted sequence of music for each segment of your party. Our last call will focus on reviewing, double-checking, and final adjustments.
Complete Agenda Walkthrough
Discuss Details of Certain Song Selections
Make Final Changes
Review Equipment Logistics for Venue Load-in
When your wedding day arrives, we know you'll have a lot on your mind. Our goal is to work in lock-step with your other vendors throughout the reception, to produce an unforgettable evening. One that you can enjoy without worry.
We pride ourselves on being exceptional DJs and reliable people. It's our pleasure to pack the dance floor and get down with you and your family.
