So greatful for this wonderful experience!
My husband and I found Juke Box Bandstand on the Internet as we are both from Madison but currently live in Chicago and we were planning our wedding from out of town. The staff was very responsive with our email corespondence which was important. We met with the manager in person on one of our trips home and after meeting us and after we put our requests in their online profile she said she would match us with a great DJ. I was a little worried with not meeting the actual DJ before the reception but she reassured me that their DJs have been there a long time and are very experienced! The form that they have you fill out online is great! They lay out the entire reception for you and make it real easy to make yes/no choices, put people's names in and also add any personal touches you want.
When I arrived at the reception the DJ sought out the people he needed to. He came back and found me in the bride room to ask me some last minute questions/detials. I told him who was important and their names and descriptions-in which he remembered everyone's name all night long! I even made last minute first dance changes and he was happy to do it! He checked with me and the groom on details of everything and the speeches and even played songs impromtu style that really added to the experience! I think he even asked to get us something to drink at one point, what a great guy!!! We did a last minute decision on the grand march and he came up with a song and idea with us to make it perfect!
On another note: I had some family that was having a really good time. He was able to handle them in a professional matter and make it fun for everyone! The best part of the night was when my brother and the groom's sister caught the garter/bouquet and the way that the DJ handled it was so funny and we have it on tape!!!
We had a lot of crazy requests from guests as well as from me and the groom on the pre-wedding survey we filled out and our DJ played everything we wanted and nothing we didnt want and really played to the crowd-when to play fast or slow songs, etc. We checked the boxed for a 'very outgoing DJ' and we got one!! :)
After our meeting, we didn't have to worry about them getting in touch with the reception place or setting up/tearing down. It all went seemlessly and was taken care of-out of sight, out of mind, which any couple planning thier wedding can be greatful for!
Overall, we were so happy with Juke Box Bandstand and would recommend their services to anyone! Thanks so much for helping to make our wedding so much fun!! :)