Lori's DJ Service (also known as DJ LORi)

Thank you for this wonderful review, Shavon! It was a fun party and it was so great to meet you, your husband and of course, your daughter, Evan ;) KIT!

Thank you, Karen! It was wonderful working with you, and seeing smiles on the children during the party :) Looking forward to working with you again soon!

Thank you, Bobbi, for this wonderful review! Your wedding was so much fun and I am glad you and Gus were happy with my services! Happy wedding wishes!

Thank you, Vickie! It, truly, was a great pleasure working with you, Kim and Chris! You made me feel like family, and that is the best feeling in the world! I enjoyed every step of working together and wish more people were like you, Kim and Chris! Thank you for choosing me and I am the lucky one! KIT!

Here at Lori's DJ Service, the first goal is simple, to provide a truly modern style without the same boring predictable routine seen at many weddings, hence incorporating the new age of DJing, along with the latest in technology. The second goal is to focus and listen to what the bride and groom want, and actually deliver it at their wedding, while still providing the fun for the guests. The exclusive Bridal Checklist that I single-handlely put together over the years, is a very helpful planner for many brides and grooms who are unsure of how to plan a wedding reception. The Bridal Dance Checklist has tons of unique ideas I developed over the years, along with an extensive list of songs that fits perfectly for that segment, and takes away the guesswork of what song would be appropriate for each part of the night they choose to have. Along with the chosen songs on each list, are, also, ideas that the bride and groom can choose to have additional fun, with non-cheesy ideas incorporated for that unique experience. Having one sit-down meeting with the client prior to their wedding is very essential to get to know them and their expectations, and that meeting is always held in the home office, which is actually located 20 miles outside of Chicago, (30-40 average minutes with traffic, a typical reasonable ride). In the meeting, Steve and Melissa had mentioned to me, that they really wanted to stay away from the traditional wedding format and that is what I like to hear, a bride and groom who knows what they want :) So, staying away from the traditional steps, I incorporated all their ideas and worked with them on delivering a wedding reception free of standard traditional formats, (no garter, bouquet, bridal party table, Father/Daughter dance, Mother/Groom dance and so forth), and indeed, that was accomplished with great results! As with all clients, I encourage all my clients to give me a list of songs ahead of time, so that I have an idea of what they like. Their songlist was extensive and informative, and I added many of their song favorites that worked with their crowd, all the while incorporating their guests’ requests throughout the night, and still adding current top hits of today. I loved their guests, as their taste in music varied throughout the night, adding Steve’s favorites ranging from 80s and 90s nightclub hits of 90s Techno and underground House music (from popular clubs like Neo nightclub on Chicago’s Clark Street), to today’s top hits. It was great to watch everybody dance to Depeche Mode, Front 242’s “Headhunter” (a rare hit!), Calvin Harris’ “One Kiss”, to Hiphop favorites of the 80s and 90s, and of course, Melissa’s 70s Disco favorites, and many more. Each group took a break after tiring out, while the next group jumped up, as I switched to accommodate everybody’s requests and more. Such a great reception! At the end of the evening of their reception, Steve, the groom came over and said, “Job well done!”. I was happy he was happy 😊 Thanks to both Steve and Melissa for having me for their wedding and best, always!