2023 has been filled with some of the most spectacular weddings, and Katie and Tom’s wedding was no exception. We recently had the honor of being a part of their dream wedding at the JW Marriott in Downtown Chicago. This is absolutely fantastic, with a wonderful staff and a building that pays homage to the rich history of the city. We were so excited to be a part of the festivities, and wanted to make sure we could prove that we are the best Chicago wedding DJ. To live up to this expectation, we provided our wedding elite package, plus some LED foam sticks for the dancing portion of the evening.

Excitement was in the air as guests gathered to celebrate these high school sweethearts. The wedding ceremony took place in the Burnham Ballroom, with the officiant being a family member from the bride’s mother’s side of the family. It was such a sweet ceremony, with barely a dry eye in the room! Following the ceremony, guests celebrated and mingled during cocktail hour, which took place in the hallway outside as the Burnham Ballroom received a complete transformation. The lovely tunes of a live string quartet serenaded the space. Once everyone re-entered the room, they were greeted by life-size light-up letters spelling out the couple’s last name, adding a personalized touch to the celebration.

As guests found their tables, it was time to introduce the bridal party. First up was Katie and Tom’s parents, who made their introduction to “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark. Next up came all 13 of the bridesmaids and groomsmen, followed up by our lovely bride and groom. The cheers from the crowd was more than twice the sound of “Levels” by Avicii playing as they made their entrance. Transitioning from their entrance, Katie and Tom shared a lovely first dance to “From the Ground Up” by Dan + Shay, then cut their cake as “Make it Sweet” by Old Dominion played in the background.

The bride and groom gave a welcome speech after Katie’s dad greeted the room with a toast. Before dinner began, their officiant presented a blessing. Dinner from the venue was well enjoyed as the maids of honor and best man shared some hilarious yet thoughtful toasts to the couple. After dinner, it was time to get the party started by opening the dance floor! The bouquet toss got all the ladies on the floor with Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” enticing them to come join the fun.

Tom’s family is Croatian, so you can bet that the dance floor was high energy from start to finish! DJ Paul started off with some Croatian hits and wedding classics, then as the night progressed, transitioned to some popular R&B/hip hop songs and some of our favorite y2k hits. He also made sure to play Cotton Eyed Joe for the cousins, though everyone had fun with that song! At one point in the night, he let Tom behind the DJ booth so he could play a set for his guests. Overall, DJ Paul kept the energy high and the dance floor packed until 2am, ensuring that Katie, Tom, and their friends had a night to remember. 

Congratulations to the newlyweds! We are so honored to have been a part of your big day, filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.