How Much Does a Wedding DJ Cost in Chicago?
Wedding DJ costs in Chicago typically start at $2,200 depending on hours, ceremony coverage, MC services, and lighting. We publish starting-at pricing so you can pre-qualify before requesting a custom quote. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Packages
Weddings Pricing
Starting at $2,200
Most Popular
Gold Coast Package
Starting at$2,700
- Professional DJ + MC
- 5 hours
- Dance floor lighting
- Ceremony + cocktail hour sound
Mag Mile Package
Starting at$4,000
- Professional DJ + MC
- 5 hours
- Premium moving-head lighting
- Ceremony + cocktail hour sound
All wedding packages include a 2-person DJ + MC team, custom timeline planning, and playlist collaboration. Ceremony and cocktail hour are each slotted for 1 hour, in addition to the five hours of coverage.
What Affects Wedding DJ Pricing?
- Number of hours (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception)
- MC and timeline coordination services
- Ceremony sound and additional speakers
- Dance floor lighting and uplighting
- Date, venue, and travel within Chicagoland + NW Indiana
Common Questions
- How does MIXD Entertainment pricing work?
- We publish starting-at package prices so you can pre-qualify before reaching out. Wedding packages start at $2,200. School events and private parties start at $1,200. Corporate and charity events start at $1,400. Request pricing through HoneyBook and we'll send a custom proposal based on your date, venue, and vision.
- What's included in a wedding DJ package?
- All wedding packages include a 2-person DJ + MC team, 5 hours, custom timeline planning, and playlist collaboration. The Bronzeville package adds dance floor lighting. Gold Coast adds ceremony and cocktail hour sound. Mag Mile upgrades to premium moving-head lighting plus ceremony and cocktail sound. Add-ons like uplighting, photo booths, and extra time are listed on our pricing page.
- How far in advance should we book?
- Popular wedding dates (May through October) book 9–12 months out. We recommend reaching out as soon as your venue is confirmed. For school events and private parties, 3–6 months is usually sufficient, though earlier is always better.
See our full pricing & packages page or FAQ for more details.
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