Chicago Wedding DJ Rates

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Benjie Hughes

If you’re checking on Chicago wedding DJ rates, you’re really asking two questions:

  • What does it cost?
  • What do I get for the money?

If DJs were burgers, here’s what you could expect at a Chicago wedding.

Chicago Wedding DJ Rates

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Wedding Reception at Two Brothers Roundhouse | Twin Strings & DJ Derek Shipman

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Katie Spencer

Vanessa and Jason’s wedding last Saturday was held at two Aurora landmarks, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church and Two Brothers Roundhouse. The string duet performed for the beautiful ceremony at the church, followed by a lively reception at the Roundhouse with Twin Strings and DJ Derek Shipman.

Special thanks to Jessica Briones of Jessica B Photography, who, Derek said, “floated around the room all night getting pictures of everyone. She also organized a great photo of the entire reception crammed on the dance floor behind the bride and groom!” Looking forward to a snapshot of the memorable moment, but until then enjoy the ones Derek was able to provide.

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Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Katie Spencer

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our past, present and future brides (and grooms)!

Thanks to Edward Fox Photography for the great photo!

 

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happy made easy

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Katie Spencer

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What makes you happy? What makes your life easy?

Backthird Entertainment is happy made easy.

 

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“Without music, life would be a mistake.”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Katie Spencer

Without music, life would be a mistake

Backthird jazz artist Louise Kelly playing jazz at a Naperville, Illinois wedding last year. Thanks to Doug McGoldrick for the great photo!

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How to NOT have a bridal entrance | Harp Trio, DJ Katie, & Jazz Trio at Salvatore’s Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Katie Spencer

Following a beautiful ceremony accompanied by Ben Melsky’s harp trio, elegant bride Kari opted for a more discreet bridal entrance during her reception at Salvatore’s Restaurant in Lincoln Park last Friday.

DJ Katie Mathias introduced Kari and groom Jared once they had been seated for dinner, so the newlyweds could spend more time with their friends and family, and listen to the jazz of the Mark Nelson Trio, during cocktails instead of having the large production of a formal entrance.

Photographer Emil from Visual Etiquette photography was on hand to capture every special moment throughout the night – we look forward to seeing his beautiful photos, but in the meantime enjoy a few of the ones that DJ Katie caught.

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Twin Strings Goes To Canada

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Benjie Hughes

The Twin Strings quartet said goodbye to Chicago for the weekend, spending two days in Vancouver instead to play an annual meeting for international pharmaceutical company Abbvie, Inc. It was a treat to provide music for managers from all over the world – all less than 100 yards from the location of the 2010 Olympic flame.

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Wedding at the Seville in Streamwood | Feel the Force with DJ Derek & Twin Strings

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Katie Spencer

DSC_0810The wedding of Jennie and Jeff at The Seville Banquets in Streamwood last Sunday featured an entrance the likes of which have not been seen outside a galaxy far, far away!

The ceremony was a mix of Jewish tradition and modern music. Jennie and Jeff’s rabbi explained each part of the ceremony, sharing the meaning and significance behind each tradition. While the Twin Strings trio played a few classical pieces, a personal touch was added by Jennie’s friend Kara singing Adele’s version of “Make You Feel My Love,” accompanied by Twin Strings.

The reception was held in the Schaumburg Room of The Seville with DJ Derek Shipman introducing the wedding party, followed by the newlyweds. “The bride and groom entered to the Star Wars theme song – wielding Lightsabers!” Derek told us. “It was a wonderful moment that made the whole place go crazy.” You can only imagine the sight of the lightsaber-wielding couple trying to cut the cake. Thanks to photographer Terri Roper for the great photos of the couple and dancing guests – Derek seemed tentative to grab a picture of his own with the Jedi newlyweds!

Kudos and best wishes to Jennie and Jeff for one of the most charming introductions we have witnessed!

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Ashton Place Wedding in Willowbrook | Irish Dancing with DJ Derek

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Katie Spencer

Louisa and kClare hosted a beautiful wedding reception last Saturday at the ballroom of  Ashton Place in Willowbrook, where a special guest led several unique group dances that you don’t see at most weddings this side of the pond.

kClare is a former Irish jig dancer and her teacher attended the wedding both as guest and dance instructor. With microphone in hand, “she went into teacher mode and taught a few big group dances,” DJ Derek Shipman said. “It was a blast for the entire party!”

Photographer Daniel from Jolie Images checked in with DJ Derek at all times to make sure he didn’t miss a beat, and was a great help throughout the entire evening. We look forward to seeing some beautiful pictures from him, but in the meantime Derek took a few to share.

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Morton Arboretum Wedding | String Duo & DJ Scott in the Thornhill Room

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Katie Spencer

The Thornhill Room at the Morton Arboretum featured a beautiful winter wedding ceremony and reception last Saturday for Laura and Graham.

A cello and violin duo performed classical pieces during the bride and groom’s nuptials, while DJ Scott Groleske got the party started at the reception, where Laura and her friends spent most of the night on the dance floor!

Laura and Graham had requested Journey’s classic “Don’t Stop Believin” to be played during the evening, so DJ Scott took the 80′s cue from them for some other select songs: “A real high point was all of them singing…er…shouting out the lyrics to Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” with their hands in the air,” Scott said.

DJ Scott may have been the only one to notice “photo ninja” Habib Merzabatli from Timothy Whaley & Associates, as “he seemed to be everywhere at the same time without drawing attention to himself.” We’re looking forward to Habib’s photographs – but in the meantime, here are a few snapshots from Scott’s DJ assistant.

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