I have never posted a review before, but Keith left such a bad taste in our mouths that I felt like…read moreI had to share our experience. The contracted DJ, photographer, and videographer all hired by KCE did a fantastic job on the night of our wedding. Afterwards, however, the process of getting the video and photos from Keith has prompted me to leave a 1-star review. When meeting with Keith in person for our initial consultation, it seemed like he truly knew the ins and outs of the wedding entertainment business. His professional communication and customer service skills, however, were horrendous. Every time we reached our to Keith regarding our photos or video he would respond with "I will check and get back to you tomorrow". He never kept on his word and we would ALWAYS have to reach back out to him to follow up. The response to our follow up emails would often be more excuses, lies, and empty promises. All of this terrible communication left my wife stressed and worried that maybe something happened to the items we paid for and potentially would not get them. We were very excited to use Keith Christopher Entertainment as he came highly recommended from a family member that is in the wedding industry. After our experience, she will no longer be recommending this company and will be sharing our experience with her colleagues as well. Looking back at the reviews for this company, it seems like this company has gone downhill since 2014. In the end, we did get what we paid for, but I can confidently say that it was only in a timely manner because I was persistent in contacting him and eventually brought a lawyer into the conversation. We are happy to have our photos and videos and be done with the Keith Christopher Entertainment group, but we are sharing our experience because no couple should have to go through such a stressful and upsetting experience especially during what is supposed to be such a happy time in your life. Sorry for the long post, but I feel like people should know the experience we had.

I can't express how satisfied I am with Keith Christopher Entertainment. Let me tell you putting…read more together a company party is not as easy as it sounds especially when I had so many different ages and genre's to please. I really appreciate Deana for helping me out with my music selection asks opening up my variety of music. Otherwise we would have probably be jamming to Tiesto or David Guetta if it was up to me. Thank you also for having patients with my crazy schedule l. I really never thought of the little things and if you guys didn't ask if I needed all the extras I would have left out a lot. You guys are definitely the one stop shop for music and entertainment. I know I kept adding things to my contract and making changes but Deana pulled through 110%. The night of we all had a blast everyone was dancing I have all the pictures from the photo booth that I am hoping to have posted on my Facebook along with pictures of the event. I felt like I was at a concert with the quality of the system and lighting. Thank you !!!!! I can't express how much fun we had and I swear my feet hurt for days! Great service, amazing people and over all LOVED THE EXPERIENCE! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Ps I will be calling you to book our Xmas event soon!

Richard Peck really knows his stuff when it comes to sound mixing! He gets it right every time!read more

What would have been an amateurish backyard party became a professional music festival thanks to…read morethe stage setup, lighting and sound that Rich provided for this 60th birthday event. Rich literally turned our back deck into a Ravinia-esque setting that made the band shine and astonished our audience of friends, family and neighbors. People were absolutely blown away. The stage and sound were the foundation of an incredibly great time. Thank you Rich!

T.B.M. dj'd our wedding last weekend and we were SO happy with their performance! First of all,…read morethey were absolutely willing to work within our budget and our requests for music. By the way, we had some VERY specific requests and they were able to obtain licensed copies of everything. We met with Buddy and Tracy twice before our wedding. Once to discuss general ideas and again to review our choices and confirm them as well as going over the schedule for the reception in detail. On the big day, Buddy was ill but they brought in another dj to run the board and Tracy did an awesome job of mc-ing. The owner of our banquet facility told us they had NEVER had a wedding run on time like ours and yet we never felt rushed or disappointed. All the guests who requested music had their requests filled and the reception was a big hit with the guests. They even got 90% of the guests on the floor for the last dance - something rarely seen at a wedding. Great job, T.B.M - we recommend you all the way!

I'm not going to go so far as to say that TBM Productions ruined my wedding, because I had a…read morewonderful time. However, the owner/head DJ Buddy put a serious damper on the evening. It started when he neglected to email me our 'key songs' (first dance, father-daughter dance, etc) before the day-of the reception. I honestly forgot about the promise of an email with all the other things going on the day prior to the wedding. I remembered that I'd not received copies of the songs a few hours before the ceremony, so I asked my maid-of-honor to check in on it. Around this time (2 hours before the wedding) is where Buddy's arrogant attitude started to show. He refused to confirm the 'key songs' with my maid-of-honor, and he was sarcastic and short with the events coordinator at our venue. The ceremony went ahead with few missteps. Had nothing else gone wrong at the reception, I would have overlooked the insignificant mistakes at the ceremony. But at the reception, the DJ just failed. First, he did not have the correct father-daughter dance song. He didn't have the wrong version - he had the wrong song. As the song choice was very important to my father, we ended up (after some tense moments through which Buddy was no help) playing the correct song over the mic, off of our iPhone. Buddy was also unable to play the mother-son dance song because he didn't have the rights to the song. That was a recurring, annoying theme throughout the night. He would not play songs because he couldn't "get the rights". At one point during the evening, I had a laugh with the events coordinator at the venue because it seemed completely unlikely that anyone from the RIAA would find out about an unlicensed play of "Bye Bye, Baby". Towards the end of the evening, it became pretty obvious that Buddy had exhausted his supply of good music, because he cleared the dance floor by about 9:30PM. He played the most random stuff -- old Mandy Moore songs, weird cover versions of current music. I think no one really knew what to make of the mix - so we all stopped dancing. Forget about making requests, too -- he had no songs that anyone requested. At the time, all this was really upsetting. I was exhausted to begin with, and having to deal with a bad and belligerent DJ just tired me even more. That's right - he was arrogant and unapologetic throughout all of this. We did end up getting all of our money back, but that didn't correct the experience. Overall, the DJ service was simply bad --- bad attitude, bad music, no ingenuity or adaptability.

PERFECT experience (and I'm not exaggerating). I first witnessed In Light at my friend's wedding. I…read morewas very impressed, so when my sister wanted a photo booth for her microwedding, I reached out to Mike. From the initial quote/contract, to the picture frame template, all the way to set-up, Mike was an excellent communicator. I honestly have nothing negative to say because it was truly a great experience all around. The photo booth quality was perfect. Lots of options (still pictures, boomerangs, gifs, etc.) and filters. The app was so easy to use, and it was convenient to send yourself the pictures via text or email. You also get an album of all the pictures after the event. It was one of the highlights of my sister's microwedding - everyone was raving about it! I think the company is still fairly new, and I assume business has been hit hard by COVID, so I really hope they stick around because I would 100% use them again!

I see photo booths appearing more and more often at different events I attend around Chicago. I've…read morehad varying experiences ranging from "somewhat disinterested" to "extremely passionate" from the different operators I've talked to. Fortunately, In Light Photo Booths is on the side of extremely passionate. In Light Photo Booths provided a booth for one of the events I recently attended. In some places, like corporate events, weddings, large restaurant -- the booth is a bit of an afterthought or just another activity for attendees to participate in. At this event, the booth was the center of attention with a long line. After my experience here, I can see why people were willing to wait for their turn at the photo booth. The setup was impressive. There was a large backdrop with a huge assortment of well organized props to choose from. The machine provided a digital display for attendees to see themselves before each picture was taken, and then flashed via strobe light using a shoot-through umbrella for diffusion. Mike was very friendly with the guests and helpful in making sure they got the best results possible. The results were high quality with minimal shadows. Users were provided with a printed copy of the photos as well as a download link texted to their phone. I was glad to get a full HD copy for social media purposes instead of having to scan a photo that night. As a photography enthusiast myself, I enjoy chatting with photographers at the different events I attend. I was very surprised in my conversation with Mike about his setup. His passion for his business is very apparent in his interactions with guests, and his energy is limitless. But he also had a very deep understanding of the technical aspect of his craft. This includes the use of speed lights, strobe flash, soft boxes, or continuous lighting --- as well as all the possible diffusion options for the light. He has an eye both for the composition of the photos as well as the creative side. Overall, the experience with In Light Photo Booths was a very positive one. It's clear that the company aspires to specialize in only one product, which is to provide an unforgettable photo booth experience.

We used Windy City Hit Man for our wedding last June and it was a FANTASTIC experience. We are so…read moreincredibly glad we did it and cannot recommend them enough. We were blown away by their presentation. We had interviewed a couple other DJ groups and were unimpressed by their lack of enthusiasm about working on our wedding. As soon as we walked in the door at Windy City we felt welcomed and that we had found what we were looking for. They have a demonstration set up so you can actually see what the lights will look like on your wedding day so you're not picking randomly through a package you can only visualize through description. They are also willing to crank up their sound system and show you their computers just to help you understand how it all works. He also said we could request any song and as long as it was available on iTunes, he would have it for us, with no additional charge. My (then fiance) husband was SOLD. I was contacted by the DJ we were going to be working with about two weeks before our wedding. He asked me if I had any specific requests. I did. About a week before the wedding I emailed him a specific list of songs I needed played during dinner and then a couple requests (as well as a couple of "if you play these songs, I'll shoot you" songs) for dancing. On the day of, I didn't even need to talk to the DJ once. While some people would think that is a bad thing, I thought it was excellent. The last thing you need on your wedding day is to have to worry about details and our DJ was set up and ready to go as soon as we needed him. If I ever need a DJ, I'll be using Windy City again!

These guys are simply THE BEST!…read more From the moment we met with them until the end of our event, these guys exhibited topnotch professionalism, courtesy, and hospitality. They have a MASSIVE library of music from the 1920's until Today. Big Band, Jazz, Country (classic and pop), Top 40, R&B, Rap, Soul, Classic Rock, Glam Rock, Roots... you name it, they've got it. What's even better is that if (miraculously) they don't have something, they'll get it at no cost to you!! They have a few packages to choose including simple setups for just music to large setups including various light machines and other fun things. They have an on line area where you can setup play lists of specific songs or just genre's. Or you can simply just tell them what NOT to play. You can customize any part of the experience including how involved the DJ will be with your event. Anything from "just play the music" to "get the party started!!" They'll do whatever it takes to make sure that you and, more importantly, your guests have a great time. We hired them for our wedding this past June at Brookfield Zoo. They arrived on time and setup without any interference from us. They stuck to our play list and took some requests from our guests while being respectful of our "no play" list. The DJ took care of all announcements and was articulate and friendly. To be honest, I don't remember seeing the DJ that much even though we were dancing a good part of the night. That is the sign of a good DJ. You only remember the bad ones, right? Big or small... these are the guys you want spinning at your party. They are ultimate professionals and know their stuff. There's a reason they are #1 in Chicago for weddings; book'em and find out for yourself! The Windy City Hitman are a hit!

Craig was amazing to work with during the wedding planning process. He knows exactly how to…read morecustomize the experience for each couple to make it unique. He was willing to play any type of music and it was surely a crowd pleaser. He makes sure to understand which vendors and people involved in the wedding to ensure everything goes smoothly and it did!

My daughter used Grand DJ for her wedding this past weekend. Eric was great! The music and…read moreservice was everything our daughter was hoping for and more. He was on spot keeping our wedding and reception on timeline with exceptional sound. Eric was a great with announcements and had a fun light sense of humor. Grand DJ had been at our venue before and easily worked with the other vendors we hired.

I am a Lifestyle Director for an active aging 55 yrs. and over community. I have had the honor of…read moreworking with Norm and Heidi Lucky, along with their awesome family, bringing great entertainment, memories, and fun to my communities for many years now. Lucky Entertainment has never steered me wrong. My residents have always enjoyed the entertainment provided by LE and always ask, "Where did you find this entertainment?" I can't say enough about these wonderful, talented people. Thank you LE!

We had Rev. Jim officiate our wedding on 12/17 at Hotel Arista in Naperville. From the first…read moremeeting, Rev. Jim was wonderful to work with. He really took the time to get to know us as both individuals and as a couple. The ceremony he put together was perfect. it was so personal, funny, and heart-warming. All of our family and guests couldn't stop talking about how great Rev. Jim was Over a month later and people are still talking about Rev. Jim and the ceremony! He truly made it memorable. I highly recommend Rev. Jim to anyone getting married. Not convinced? Think about it, the one thing that is an absolute necessity for a wedding is an officiant to marry you. You don't necessarily need the flowers, fancy dinner, music, or all the extras, but you do need an officiant! Therefore, it is the most important part of the wedding. Hire the best. Hire Rev. Jim!!!

Wow. All I have to say is W O W. I read Jim's ad in a thousand different places, and the place…read morewhere I held my wedding actually recommended him to me. I called him, and it took around 3 weeks for him to return my call, and another 4 weeks to get an appointment! I took the appointment, and decided to look elsewhere in the meantime. I did end up finding another person to perform our ceremony, so I called the rev as soon as I knew this. I figured it was ample notice, and that I was not being rude as our appointment was still 3 weeks away. I tried to talk to him in person several times, but kept getting the machine, so I left a message stating; "We have decided to cancel our appointment with you, as we have found someone else to perform the wedding. Thanks, and we will call you if we need you in the future." The rev was not happy--I received SEVERAL phone calls from him at my JOB! He actually took down the number on the caller ID from my initial call, and called my receptionist to the point where she actually said, "Who the heck is this guy?" I had asked him to contact me on my cell phone, and gave him the number back when we were thinking of hiring him. Things got more strange as time went on. He called me from a strange number, so I answered. He asked if we were still getting marred on x date, and if we needed him! I told him NO, and thank you. He actually called my wedding venue and told them that I was CANCELING THE WEDDING COMPLETELY. You can imagine the insane phone call that I got from my wedding venue..........................................