CHICAGO BANDS AND DJS • WEDDINGS
Receptions & Weddings with DJ Rusty Records
Music, professional hosting and a dance floor that feels like your celebration.
DJ Rusty Records helps you plan the music, announcements and reception entertainment around your guests and the moments that matter to you. Ceremony audio and cocktail-hour music are available for weddings throughout Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin.
- Personal music planning
- Professional DJ and MC
- Ceremony audio options
CHOOSE THE COVERAGE YOU NEED
Your Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Reception
Tell us which parts of the wedding need music, sound or hosting. Your quote will identify the coverage, equipment and event hours.
Make Every Word Heard
Ceremony audio is available for processional and recessional music, readings and microphone support. We review the location, power and setup with you so the sound fits the space.
Set a Comfortable Atmosphere
Welcome guests with music selected for conversation and celebration. Volume and pacing support the room, with microphone coordination for toasts, welcomes and announcements.
Bring Your Guests Together
Plan introductions, special dances and open dancing around your schedule. Familiar favorites, meaningful requests and professional hosting help the evening move naturally.
PERSONAL PLANNING
Plan Your Reception with DJ Rusty Records
Share the songs you love, the music you want to avoid and the moments you want guests to remember. Rusty uses that information to shape the music and hosting around your celebration.
DJ Rusty Records also handles MC duties, including introductions and agreed announcements. DJ and MC describe the two roles performed by your entertainer.
We review the event flow with you and coordinate agreed cues with your venue and other event professionals.
What We Plan Together
- Ceremony, cocktail-hour and reception locations
- Introductions, toasts and special dances
- Must-play songs and do-not-play requests
- Guest ages, music preferences and clean versions
- Announcements and key timing cues
- Room layout, sound coverage and power access
- Selected lighting, photo or video options
Your written quote confirms the services, coverage and equipment selected for your wedding.
MUSIC ACROSS GENERATIONS
A Reception Mix Built for Your Guests
Rusty plans the reception mix around your tastes, guest ages and celebration style. The music can move across generations while staying connected to your preferences.
Choose the balance of timeless favorites, retro dance music, current songs and personal selections. Guest requests can be welcomed within the boundaries you set.
Make the Playlist Your Own
SOUND, LIGHTING & EVENT OPTIONS
Production That Fits Your Wedding
Select the services that fit your venue, guest count and plans. Equipment and optional enhancements are confirmed in the quote.
Reception Entertainment
- Professional DJ and MC service
- Music planning and agreed announcements
- Sound matched to the reception room
- Microphone support for planned speeches
- Special-dance cues and event pacing
- Setup and teardown arrangements
Optional Services & Enhancements
- Separate ceremony audio and music
- Cocktail-hour or additional-room sound
- Dance-floor lighting and wireless uplighting
- Enhanced sound and additional coverage
- Photo booth or retro selfie station
- Projection and video playback
Options are selected individually; they are not automatically included in every wedding quote.
WEDDING PRICING
Request a Quote for Your Wedding
Wedding pricing depends on the date, venue, guest count, selected hours and services. Send the details below so we can recommend the right scope and confirm availability.
Include These Details
- Your wedding date and venue or city
- Approximate guest count
- Ceremony, cocktail-hour and reception schedule
- Indoor or outdoor locations
- Music preferences and requested enhancements
The written quote confirms your wedding’s price, coverage and booking terms.
WEDDING PLANNING QUESTIONS
Before You Book
Can we choose the music and provide a do-not-play list?
Yes. Share must-play songs, special-dance selections and any music you want excluded. We also discuss how guest requests should be handled during the reception.
Can you provide ceremony audio as well as reception entertainment?
Yes. Ceremony audio is available. Let us know whether the ceremony and reception are in the same space or separate locations so we can plan the equipment and setup.
Will our DJ also handle announcements?
Yes. DJ Rusty Records handles the agreed DJ and MC duties, including introductions, special-dance cues and planned announcements.
How much entertainment coverage should we request?
Send your planned start and finish times, along with the parts of the wedding that need music or sound. Your quote will confirm the selected event hours and any ceremony or additional-room requirements.
Are lighting and photo options available?
Yes. Dance-floor lighting, wireless uplighting, photo booth and retro selfie options can be discussed as enhancements. Availability and the selected services are confirmed in your quote.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Chicagoland, Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin, including the Lake Geneva area. Share your venue and city when requesting availability.
How do we check availability and book?
Use our contact page or call or text 224-200-1528 with your wedding date and venue. We review the event details, confirm availability and provide a written quote with the booking terms.
LOCAL WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT
Chicagoland & Southeastern Wisconsin
Serving Lake, McHenry, northern and northwest Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will and Kendall counties in Illinois, plus Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties in Wisconsin.
Featured areas include Lake Geneva, Schaumburg, Naperville, Beach Park, Highwood, Fox Lake and the Chain O’Lakes.
START WITH YOUR DATE
Plan Your Wedding with DJ Rusty Records
Tell us your wedding date, venue, guest count and the music you have in mind. Request DJ Rusty Records when you get in touch.