My husband Chris and I were married December 2025. Geoff from Sounds Abound was our DJ and he was…read morefantastic! The dance floor was constantly packed from the first open dance to the very last. So many of our guests commented how great the music was and how much fun they had...going so far as saying it was the best music ever at a wedding. Geoff listened intently to us during our planning meetings, took notes and was diligent in understanding our style and vibe. We had a diverse genre of music from different decades including Christmas music and he wove it all together seamlessly. Thank you Geoff for helping us make our reception so unforgettable and fun!!!

Sounds abound is an amazing entertainment company! We have worked with them for several years and…read moreare extremely appreciative of the services they provide to our team at Hotel Arista. Tony is a very talented DJ and Emcee who always makes our employee events so fun! We want to sincerely thank them for all of their services that they provide and strongly recommend them to anyone looking to host an event in the area!

We used Sunshine DJs for our schools Fall Fest. The kids had a great time dancing and singing…read morealong. Looking forward to seeing them at our Fun Run next!

Cisco was fantastic to work with! I had a great experience prior to the wedding coordinating with…read moreCisco to plan our big day. We had the photo booth at our reception and it was a big hit! Cisco played songs that followed the inspo we gave and also played the songs we requested. I took a LONG time to select a DJ because I couldn't find one that seemed right - Cisco was the perfect guy for the job and it was a huge relief for our sound go so well on our big day. I definitely can't recommend him enough!

We used Peter Topol of Strictly Music Chicago for our wedding cruise aboard a boat...let me tell…read moreyou, the boat was a-rockin'! First of all, Peter was very professional and exceptionally accommodating, his website makes it very easy to plan what music you want played and when....he will honor your requests, he will not play anything off the do not play list, and if there is a special song you would like played, he will research and get it for you, the right song, the correct version...he knows how to get the crowd going, his DJ equipment is top notch, and he also specializes in up lighting. One thing that I had noticed during our reception is, not only did he play some awesome songs, he knew how to blend them together to the next song and the mix of dance music kept on going!! He does slow it down once in a while, and he also takes requests....which is a plus for guests...I truly thought Peter cared that we had our night to remember....you need a wedding DJ, you must check out Peter Topol with Strictly Music Chicago. Thank You, Christine & Ross. Married 9/13/2014

As a wedding coordinator, I've had the pleasure to work with DJ Jaydee at multiple events. Her…read moreprofessionalism and preparedness really shows. I've seen her DJ almost every genre of music effortlessly. She always has a great attitude and is ready to take requests. She's very easy to work with and I get excited when I hear she is DJing an event. I recommend DJ Jaydee to my clients and have never heard a negative review!

DO NOT BOOK WITH DJ JAYDEE! HORRIBLE and I mean horrible customer service!!!! I had an issue with…read moremy dance floor for my wedding. He did not assemble it correctly and it was a safety hazard. My bridal party had to take it apart, even though it was falling apart on its own due to poor set up. We did not want anyone tripping or hurting themselves. I emailed Jaydee the next day to inform of the issue and asked for a partial refund. He DID NOT ANSWER ME. I left a review on his Facebook, he deleted it. I left another review, he deleted it. He even used my wedding photos for his advertisement! He finally responded to me and said he would refund me, but then he BLOCKED ME and I never received an refund. He said "the money does not break me". WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I have ever had with any of my wedding planning. Please save yourself and do not book with Jaydee, it is a waste of money and a waste of time. I would select 0 stars if it was an option.

Signature Entertainment is top notch when it comes to Wedding DJ! We had the pleasure of working…read morewith Shaun from their group who came suggested from our venue's preferred list. We met with him as an intro before booking him and once more before our wedding day. He has an online portal where the couple answers questions for him to really get to know you as well as an area to add song you like, dislike, or don't want played. For our venue he supplied the up lighting (which changed colors when the reception dancing started), brought light up foam sticks for guests, has a modern dj booth with front display, and has access to the in-house speaker system. Shaun was great about telling guests giving speeches how the mic worked, guided our guests through the day as MC, and kept our dance floor going all night! He selects the best part of songs and transitions them well. We had many guests rav about how fun his mixing style was and how it kept the energy going! On top of this, we rented our photo booth from him for a very fair cost. The freestanding set up had a ring light and abilities to do a photo or boomerang before texting image to you. As guests took photos, these were then displayed on the front of his DJ booth in the reception area. There was also a printing option for an upcharge. One can select a backdrop for him to bring and custom the color/verbiage of what the bottom of photo says. Our guests loved this and we loved working with Shaun!

Top Notch Rental Provided the tables, garden chairs, tents, bar set up, high boys as well as…read morecocktail round table for our 50th wedding anniversary garden party held at our home Al and his Office staff were very fair and professional in dealing with them. The two young men who set up the tables and tents were very efficient and quick. I would highly recommend Top Notch Rental

Do not use them! Poor communication-they don't answer the phone, had to send multiple emails asking…read morefor a phone call 30 minutes prior to delivery. Workers showed up in filthy muddy shoes without booties, refusing to remove their shoes and proceeded to track in mud and dirt all over my stairs and white carpet. Pictures of the room were provided prior to delivery. Extremely unprofessional!

I had the pleasure of working with Cindy Shanholtz of Effortless Events for our company's 100th…read moreanniversary dinner and celebration, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From the moment we began planning, Cindy's attention to detail, professionalism, and creativity shone through at every step. Cindy took the time to truly understand our vision for the event and worked tirelessly to bring it to life in a way that exceeded all expectations. She seamlessly coordinated every aspect, from the venue selection and decor to the catering and entertainment. Her recommendations were spot-on, and her organizational skills ensured everything ran smoothly on the day of the event. The 100th anniversary dinner itself was nothing short of spectacular! The atmosphere Cindy created was elegant and celebratory, perfectly reflecting our company's history while looking forward to its future. Our guests were wowed by the thoughtful touches, from the custom table settings to the beautifully designed timeline of our company's milestones. What really set Cindy apart was her ability to handle every challenge with grace and poise. Despite the complexities of planning such a significant event, she kept everything stress-free for our team, managing all logistics and vendors without missing a beat. It was clear that Cindy and her team truly cared about making this milestone event unforgettable. If you're looking for an event planner who can turn your vision into a flawless reality, Cindy Shanholtz and Effortless Events are the way to go. She made our 100th anniversary celebration an extraordinary experience, and I can't wait to work with her again in the future! Holly Both VP Sales & Marketing, Plymouth Tube Co.

This is my 2nd posting for Cindy and her team at Effortless events. I recently hired them for…read moreanother wedding celebration in Chicago for my daughter who got married in DC. Again, they did not disappoint. Cindy's attention to detail is remarkable. She recommended the venue and took the reigns. From the flowers, decor and layout it was perfect. She suggested so many fun things...like a s'mores bar for dessert where guests assembled and "cooked" their own! We had mini individual cast iron skillets with fresh chocolate chip cookies and guests could top them with ice cream. Everyone raved about it and EE did it all...I just showed up and enjoyed it. Thanks Cindy + team!