Jackie & Jesse
Prairie Production
Photos by Erica Barraca Photography
Joy! That is what Toast and Jam deliver. Choosing Toast and Jam was one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. Our friends and family come from around the world and across all walks of life. Somehow, our DJ Erica made the music move everyone. They are a stellar company with class, taste and talent!"
Olga & Bryan
Cantigny
Photos by Laurie Peacock
Bryan and I loved your work at our wedding! I felt like we didn't give you that much guidance as far as what to play but all the songs that you played were awesome. I felt that all speeches and announcements were very smooth and professional. We also loved how you were able to get the whole crowd moving to the dance floor after dinner. Everyone was out dancing! And then later on in the evening after the early crowd left, the party completely got a second wind as the dance floor turned into an awesome dance party. There was soo much energy and everyone was chanting for another song when the night was over. That's exactly how every bride wants her wedding to end and I felt that it probably wouldn't have happened without you! Thanks!
Leslie & Doug
Germania Place
Photos taken by Maggie Rife Photography
Toast and Jam Rocks. We had DJ Emily and she was a total pleasure to work with. I could not believe how many of our friends and family stayed until the very end of the reception and the dance floor was packed. Emily met with us and had phone conversations with us multiple times to make sure that she understood the style of music we wanted for cocktail hour, dinner and reception. And she hit the nail right on the head. She did not play one song that I didn't like, and I can't think of any songs that I would rather have had played. Toast and Jam is a phenomenal group to work with. Bravo, ladies!
Heidi & Tim
Promontory Point
Photos taken by Daniel Arnold
Seriously, we heard from so many people who said they had never had so much fun at a wedding before, because they were dancing to the ridiculously great music the whole night. And besides the music, it was the pacing and the tone you helped us set that really added up to a fantastic night. You totally understood the type of music we were hoping for, and clearly knew exactly how to keep the party going! Not to mention the way you handled all of our last minute schedule changes, indecision, and general lack of organization :). I felt like we were in such good hands for the evening that I never really worried about it at all - which I think is probably a good way to sum up why I would recommend you and the whole Toast & Jam team to anyone and everyone.
Theresa and John
Maxim's
Photos taken by Fred Hayes
We heard two phrases over and over again-
"This was the best wedding we have ever been to"
"This is the best New Year's Eve we have ever been to"
Obviously, we are thrilled to hear this and anxious to take credit, but the truth is -
this was all Dena. Never a dull moment, never a lull, just dancing magic, smiles, sparkles all night long.
3.5 hour solid dancing block where everyone was on the floor, the whole time.
Killer New Year's Eve countdown that had an incredible build up of songs to midnight and even more spectacular celebratory songs after.
Nailed a song cue mid ceremony from behind a staircase
the skills go on and on.
We planned our wedding from Los Angeles, so we asked a wedding planning friend in Chicago for advice on who should DJ.
She said Toast and Jam, no other options.
We are so glad we asked.
Kurt and Bekki
Garden Banquets Sherwood Room
Photos taken by Kristie VanGorkom (sister of the groom)
We, Kurt and Bekki Lewis, had the best wedding ever. And what put our reception over the edge and into the realm of pure awesomeness was employing Toast & Jam as our Official Reception Music Provider.

We met with the fabulous Dena before the big event to discuss our likes and dislikes, what we wanted to hear and what wasn't allowed over the speakers and what we got was an evening of great tunes complete with a hopping dance floor. Many of our friends and family commented to us that they not only enjoyed her music selection but loved that she was having just as much fun from behind the booth as we were having on the floor.

In closing, if you hire some other DJ company your boring reception is your own damn fault.
Kelly and Leelai
Salvage One
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The floor was bouncing and the speakers were shaking! T&J did an amazing job deejaying our wedding, seamlessly blending the traditional cultural music with old soul and dance tracks. Dena was fun, professional, and thorough, making sure everything was perfect.
Molly and Michael
Klein Creek Golf Course
Photos taken by a friend of the couple
I knew, as a photographer that Toast & Jam was the DJ I was looking for, I've loved working with them in the past, and appreciated their great tunes, style, and the way they really get the party dancing and the people having fun.

We enjoyed ourselves at our wedding, and danced! Our friends rocked all night and really had a fun time pulling out Roxbury dance moves, and even ripping their pants ( True ):) We loved that even the little flower girls, felt the urge to do a backbend on the dance floor too! Our guests keep telling us what a fun party it was!
Shannon and Dean
W Lakeshore
Photos taken by a family friend
Toast and Jam are the best DJS PERIOD! They delivered the exact vibe we were looking for on The Big Day. AND they were an absolute delight to work with! We will be forever grateful.
Jennifer and Doug
Spiaggia
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Toast & Jam did a great job as DJ at our wedding! We were very happy to have them as DJ and will definitely continue to recommend Toast & Jam to our friends, family, etc. Our guests loved the music that was played at the wedding! Everyone danced, loved the music and had a blast.
Kelli and Betsy
A New Leaf
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As two women artists, we wanted a DJ who was creative and cool as well as friendly and supportive. We researched everyone in town, and Toast and Jam was undoubtedly the right choice. We can't say enough good things about them and about DJ Leslie. Most importantly, as we noticed her throughout the night, It was clear that our wedding wasn't "just another gig--" she really seemed to love what she was doing and understand how important she was to our big day. Thanks to Toast & Jam, the dancing at our wedding (which was at full throttle from first song to last) has gained legendary status. These Toasters and Jammers are great at what they do, and are plain great people to boot!
Kellie and Sean
Harry Caray's - Lombard
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When planning our wedding from out of town, we knew exactly which company we wanted to use. We called Toast & Jam and got in touch with Dena.

From song number one, to the last, all our guests were on the dance floor. Everyone from my five year old cousin, to my eighty year old grandmother. Everyone was commenting on how great Toast & Jam was. Music was such an important part of our wedding, and we couldn't have asked for a better DJ and company to help us with our day.
Nicolette & Regina
William Tell Banquets
Mark Siragusa Photography
When planning our wedding, it was important to us to use LGBT friendly vendors that didn’t just tolerate us for the money, but were enthusiastic about participating in our “big day.” Toast & Jam was the absolute best choice. Our pre-reception meetings were efficient and detailed. Our diverse likes were honored, and as promised, we didn’t hear a single “stale” song. People danced….and danced…and danced. From ages 3 – 83, our family and our friends danced, and so did we. Pictures from the end of the night say it all – jackets off, shoes off, sweaty faces, everyone on the dance floor. Guests repeatedly tell us how much FUN they had, and we know Kate and Rachel played a huge part in its success.
Tracy & Donald
Allerton Hotel
Tim Coughlin
You rocked our reception. Music is an important part of my environment all the time but for my wedding day it had to really be right for everyone, not just me. It was such a good time and you were 'right on' with the music.
Christine & Jared
Salvage One
Photos by a friend of the couple
Amazing!!! We had so many compliments about the music. Everyone danced and danced and danced...it was perfect. It was also wonderful that you were so easy to be around, professional, fun. Toast & Jam really helped to make our wedding the best night of our lives. It exceeded every expectation and hope that we ever could have had!
Meg & Mat
Morton Arboretum
Olivia Leigh Photographie
Our wedding was a dream come true and you did an incredible job. We have received countless compliments on your performance and will happily be recommending Toast and Jam to all of our friends who are getting married in Chicago. We really appreciate that you helped us make the outside ceremony music happen, it was a big highlight of our day to walk down the aisle to our chosen song! Thank you again!
Aleks & Mark
Garfield Park Conservatory
Tanya Tucka
Toast & Jam are awesome! We worked with Dustin, he was super-nice, fun and so easy to work with. He got in all our favorite songs and managed to take some requests. He also saved the day by fixing our misbehavin' aisle runner. We recieved so many compliments on our choice of DJ. You will not be disappointed!
Erin & Luke
Murphy Auditorium
Chad Husar
We just wanted to say thank you so much for helping make our wedding reception such a success. You really got the party started and kept the dance floor packed all night! You did a great job and we will definitely be recommending Toast and Jam to all of our friends.
Ann & Jim
Galleria Marchetti
Brian Kinyon
I just wanted to say that the wedding was so much fun and we got so many props on your sweet skills. We could not be more pleased. You kept the party going non-stop! Jim loves his grunge and marriage is about compromise. So I want to thank you so much. We had a great, memorable time... and you were a huge part of it!
Kathy & Patrick
Chicago Cultural Center
Justin Runquist
We loved having Toast and Jam at our wedding on Sunday night! They made the party and kept people dancing all night! We will be singing Toast and Jam's praises to anyone who asks, they pleasure to work with!
Roni & Roey
Hotel Allegro
Jeremy Lawson
Toast and Jam was fabulous! We enjoyed working with them and really appreciated their willingness to mix in traditional Jewish music and modern Israeli songs along with a healthy dose of the indie, pop, disco and funk that we love. The result was eminently danceable and radically non-corny, the perfect compliment to our love fest. Over the course of the night and an excellent mix we danced the hora, got down with our dachshund and feared for our lives while friends and family hoisted us up on chairs.
Elizabeth & Daniel
The Art Institute Ballroom
Jeremy Lawson
Thanks for a great job last night. The music selection was exactly what we wanted; well thought out, fun, and perfect for the crowd. And as I'm sure you saw from the dance floor, everyone felt the same way.
Rachel & Rob
Chateau Bu-Sche
Pat O'Brien
Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day. All of our guests had a wonderful time during the reception and it was due, in no small part, to your wonderful service. Everyone at Toast & Jam was a delight to work with from the very beginning and, I'm happy to say, we've recommended you to several friends and clients.
Jenn & Len
Catalyst Ranch
Jason Brown
"Thank you for the fantastic job you did at our wedding at Catalyst. We couldn't have done it without you - literally!"
Nadine & Mark
Hyatt Lodge
Tyrone Bohen
Toast and Jam did an excellent job for our wedding. The ceremony music sounded amazing and I loved your song selections for the reception. Everyone said they had a great time. I was sad when you announced the last dance, it went so fast. Thanks again!
Ellie & David
Fulton's On the River
Julia Rendleman
Thank you so much for doing an amazing job on our wedding music. Dave and I loved you and and we got so many compliments from our guests! You can tell that you did such a great job because the dance floor was packed all night! Thanks again for helping to make our wedding so special!
Charles & Kristi
Spiaggia
Richelle Brown
Toast and Jam did an outstanding job at our reception. You went above and beyond for us and saved the day by helping out when the music tracks to our video did not play properly. We really appreciate it and will be telling everyone about Toast and Jam. Thanks again!
Colleen & Eric
Arts Club of Chicago
Mark Tomaras
Toast & Jam did a wonderful job at our wedding! Dustin was very professional, friendly and of course talented all through our process and evening. Our guests really enjoyed him and so many of them commented on his skills in general and his professionalism during our 55 minute Fire Alarm. Because of Dustin, our party was back in full swing and we truly made lemondade out of lemons.His music selections were dynamite and we were so happy with the flow and energy of the evening. I commend your company and will always remember and be grateful for the fantastic job Dustin did.
Danielle & Christian
Spiaggia
Alex, friend of the couple
One word: Incredible!!! I can't tell you how perfect the music was all night. Thank you!!!
Collen & Nathan
The Library at 190 South LaSalle
Essence Photography and Video
During our reception, guest after guest approached me about our “exceptional dj…and she's a chick”, as my one music-loving cousin put it! However, I think that the real test of a great DJ isn’t just the “dancability” of the songs played from 9pm – 12am (while crucial, indeed, it’s not everything), but rather the “listenability” of the music played from 6pm – 9pm (during cocktails and dinner). I mean, really, a little Frank Sinatra goes a long way if you ask me. Our DJ passed with FLYING COLORS! In fact, the music played for those three hours was arguably the best chilled-out, laid-back playlist I’ve ever heard, like ever!
Janessa & Shaun
Byron Colby Barn
Imaginative Studios
THANK YOU for helping us throw such a great party! I loved every minute of it! The ceremony music was beautifully done, and the reception was a complete and total blast. Everyone keeps sending me notes and e-mails about how great the music was, asking which DJ company I used, etc. We could not have been more pleased! And we knew it from the moment we met you… it was love! I will be shouting your name from the rooftops. And if ever I have a large party again, I’m comin’ straight atcha.
Rachel & Danny
Eaglewood Resort
Pen Carlson Photography
Everyone keeps telling us how awesome you are (and I'm like yeah, I know). My favorite comment was that one of my friends kept waiting for you to play something mediocre so she could go to the bathroom, but you never did. I think she went eventually, but I'm not sure...
Megan & Todd
West Loop Studio
Jamie Kelter
Thanks for making our wedding party a blast and keeping the flow going throughout the night. Everyone (including us) has been raving about “the best music ever at a wedding.” I mean, who knew “Watch My Feet” would bridge the generation gap and get everyone going?!? You were the best! Everything was exactly how we wanted it. The dance floor was pretty nuts thanks to you. Nice job of reading the crowd; you got some people moving that are usually barflowers!
Katie & Jeff
Millennium Knickerbocker
Dean Thorsen Photography
Thanks for doing such a great job at our wedding. We still get compliments on our music 3 months later! Thanks also for giving us a shout out on WLUW!!!
Kyla and Neil
Cafe Brauer
Everyone had a blast, I think the music and the cocktails were the biggest hit! Nothing but wonderful things to say... Oh! My mom told me that someone came up to her (her family member) and said can we request the "electric slide"? My mom said no, it is not that type of wedding! ha! I made sure she knew that none of those songs could be requested.
Sarah & David
Peggy Notebart Nature Museum
Clark Photographics
You did a great job at reading the crowd and playing music that everyone could dance to. Everyone was dancing up until the end of the night! We didn't want to leave at the end of the night because it was so fun!
Julie & Michael
Winnetka Community House
Jeremy Lawson Photography
You were so very much in tune with our needs throughout the night and you met each and every one brilliantly. Your song choices were right on with everything we had talked about --- I caught myself on several occasions merrily singing along with your cocktail hour/dinner music! I heard so many compliments on your DJing skills and public speaking presence. And I really appreciate you doing the sound check for the ceremony --- everything for that portion of the day was sound-wise perfect as well.
Ellen & Michael
Empress Banquets
James Warden/FIVE LAKE ARTS
The music was exactly what we wanted from start to finish, Kate and Rachel followed our requests perfectly, and they did a great job with improvising their own music and reading the room. We even had crashers from another reception join us on the dance floor, who told us "I wish they had these DJs next door." Even the manager of the reception hall commented on our music being so much better than the usual, and he deals with hundreds of receptions each year. I am SO GLAD that we hired Toast & Jam, and having nothing but praise for the impeccable service and music throughout our entire planning process and reception.