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Just Press Play Productions
Affordable PA systems & iPod DJ Service in the Chicagoland area
Chicagoland Area
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Genres: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Classic...
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Kelly
Wedding:
Recently Married
10 Reviews
4.4
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:3.0 out of 5.0(3.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
Jeff did a great job of handling family complaints about being unable to make requests. He was also right on cue with all of the music and handled our requests well.
He accidentally knocked over my antique champaign flute when he was setting up. Thankfully we had another.
Also, he was very quiet.
I would recommend using this service, but remember to tell Jeff to speak up:) (especially if you have a loud family like mine!)
Just Press Play Productions responded with the following comments:
The head table was moved right in front of the DJ table to make way for the ceremony happening in the same room and while setting up I bumped into the table and the glass fell over and broke. I offered to pay for the glass but was told there were 6 of them and it was not a big deal. I felt horrible about it then and I feel even more horrible now that it has been brought up again.

Not quite sure what she means by quiet, but at Just Press Play we only make the announcements you ask us to make. If there are no announcements we just let you enjoy your family and friends and the music and stay off the microphone. I have had customers ask me to talk between each song and I did.
 
Megan
Wedding:
09/16/2011
7 Reviews
4.4
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Professionalism:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ, Unique Services (Other)
 
Jeff was great. He was extremely affordable and gave me advice that helped me craft my playlists for the event. He supplied a mic for the ceremony even though we had not discussed it beforehand. Even though we selected and provided all the music, he still adjusted to the needs of the event.
The only criticism I have is that we hired him to MC and gave him a detailed timeline, but he still waited for us to come and tell him it was time to do things like the first dance. I wasn't expecting to have to watch the clock during my wedding and then go ask him to stay on schedule. I had assumed he would keep things running to schedule on his own.
He was also reluctant to meet with us for a consultation before booking, which was a little strange. We went with him anyway, based on budget and email contact, but I did worry a bit about not meeting him beforehand. It all turned out great, though.
Just Press Play Productions responded with the following comments:
Yes, at Just Press Play Productions, everything is priced individually. If you want to meet with us in advance, you can, there is just an extra charge for that. This is how we keep the prices affordable. You pay for what you want.

We also make the event about you and your schedule. We do not just start the First Dance if you are not ready, if you are still having conversations with your guests. It would be awkward for us to start the First Dance if you are not ready for it. We never start something without your approval. And we always ask if you are ready before we start anything.
 
ljmarsh
Wedding:
07/30/2011
4 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
Excellent! Great value and we got to pick all the music that we wanted for our wedding. Jeff was so helpful in planning and was always available to answer any questions. Our DJ was great for our wedding. He was so accommodating and did everything we asked him to.
 
Johanna
Wedding:
Recently Married
10 Reviews
4.4
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Value:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ, Unique Services (Other)
 
Our MC and DJ for the night was great! He was a big hit and even brought in some of his own music and played it for our guests. The only issue we had was that he started our first dance music before our guests were in the room (but I think this issue was more due to the layout of our venue, but he didn't adapt as well, but again not totally his fault). We had a great time! Thank you!
 
JuneBride
Wedding:
06/25/2011
4 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
Just Press Play was the answer to our wedding DJ prayers! We got to pick our music, and the DJ took care of the set up and equipment. Jeff answered emails at the speed of light before the wedding. The day of Karl took care of us well and all our ceremony and reception music cues went perfectly. He got 1/2 instruction from the groom on what we wanted and it all came together. It's a great way to save money and get the music YOU want at your wedding.
 
Alexandra
Wedding:
06/24/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ, Unique Services (Other)
 
JPP was by far the easiest of my vendors to works with. The pricing was reasonable, they responded promptly to all my inquiries, and delivered exactly as promised. I was worried that having an Ipod wedding would be a disaster... I've seen it go bad at other weddings. But with a professional sound system, light system and microphone, we had all the benefits of a DJ without the generic music or cheesy ad-libbing. We had a friend make the announcements for the bridal party entrance and first dance, and I announced the cake cutting, bouquet/garter toss myself! The dance floor was full all night, and we got to hear the indie music that we love. It was super fun and I would recommend a Just Press Play Ipod wedding to anyone who's planning a wedding!!!
 
turtlegrl86
Wedding:
06/24/2011
5 Reviews
4.4
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:3.5 out of 5.0(3.5/5.0)
Flexibility:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
Jeff was great coordinating and planning with. He was our original dj for the the night, but something came up last minute (personal) and he was not able to mc our reception. Karl was took his place and did well. I was slightly disappointed because many of our songs we had picked to play that night were never played. Over all it was good service for the price we paid.
Just Press Play Productions responded with the following comments:
This is a common critique. If you tell us to skip around as we feel appropriate through your playlist, we will do just that. If you want songs played, you just need to tell us these songs must be played. Every couple is asked ahead of time how they want us to handle the music. We follow those instructions.
 
Adriana
Wedding:
05/27/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
We rented their speakers and lighting system. They were on time and everything they promised! :) I would use this service again.
 
Susan
Wedding:
1+ year ago
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
We booked JPP for their iPod DJ equipment, wireless mic setup and MC. We talked with Jeff in person before booking and he explained the equipment and services to us.
The day of, Karl came and set up the equipment, talked with my coordinator and double checked details with me. We decided to have him stay for the entire reception rather than leave after the first dances.
Everything worked very well. Good music volume, the wireless mic worked and we danced danced danced!
 
Elizabeth
Wedding:
09/18/2010
2 Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
Jeff was our "ipod dj" for our wedding reception at the Grove. He did a fantastic job with everything. My husband is a music fanatic and spent many hours coming up with playlists in the months prior to our wedding. Jeff's music & reception expertise helped us finalize these lists. At our reception, he was extremely professional and did a great job getting our guests on the dance floor! The cost of his services are just as good; you definitely get good value for your money. I highly recommend "Just Press Play".
 
klclifford
Wedding:
09/03/2010
2 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
Jeff was amazing!
We by far, had the BEST wedding dance party because the flexibility of our sweet playlist. He picked songs for the mood and was open to suggestions and superior editing skills.

We had a blast and could NOT have done it without him!
A MUST for the music lovers!
 
pixitrix
Wedding:
08/06/2010
5 Reviews
4.2
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Professionalism:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Value:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
Just Press Play did the ceremony music as well as my reception music. Karl was our DJ and did a great job. We decided to get a DJ, as we did not want to worry about messing around with the music all night. We picked out the music and Karl played them to order. As the night went on (and the party got a little louder) he did insert some of his own choices and some requests, which was just fine. He definitely knew how to keep the party going and did a great job. He was not over the top, but was funny and professional as well. The sound was fantastic and their dirt cheap light stands lit up the room. Mic worked great as well. If you are a picky musical person, choose Just Press Play and actually get to listen to some good music on your wedding day.
 
Mary
Wedding:
07/23/2010
10 Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
We had Just Press Play Productions play music for our ceremony and reception. It was great because they played our music from my iPod. He made announcements when we asked him too. They did a great job!
 
nanmcv and sdpepper
Wedding:
06/06/2010
6 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ, Unique Services (Other)
 
Jeff was super-friendly, professional and perfect for our needs. We originally hired him simply to provide a sound system for our ipod playlists--he sets up a great system at really reasonable rates. As the day grew nearer, we decided to save our sanity and hire him to man the ipods as well. He was great at this--very helpful and friendly, with lots of advice whenever we talked with him. On the day-of, he was prompt, professional and very flexible when we started switching things up in the schedule. We were very happy we went with Jeff's services and highly recommend him to anyone else thinking of going the ipod route for their wedding.
 
Lucy
Wedding:
05/29/2010
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ
 
Jeff was great- I was the problem! In the craziness of the last days before the wedding, I had all the playlists organized, but I dropped the ball on getting the printed/emailed copies of the playlists and the overall sequence of events together for Jeff to see before the wedding, and then there was a delay in getting the laptop with all the music to him on the day of the wedding. Jeff did a great job of winging it through the ceremony music, the introductions, all the dances- it was completely seamless and I don't think the guests ever knew the difference. If he did that well under pressure, I am sure he does a great job with a more organized bride! Learn from my mistake and get him the info ahead of time!
 
ennabre
Wedding:
10/02/2009
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
DJ, Unique Services (Other)
 
Jeff was awesome to work with! We were so happy we found him- he provided such a great service! He took my play list and went with it and mixed it perfectly and I am still hearing how awesome the music was at our wedding reception and how much of a fun party atmosphere our reception was. We paid the little extra for his DJ service and it was a great value for the money. He did great and just blended in the background, just what we wanted...a non-intrusive, non-overbearing DJ. We've seen some obnoxious ones but I would recommend Jeff to anyone anytime- he provides an awesome service and was extremely accommodating to our needs and requests. My only regret was that I think we forgot to tell him that his meal was paid for but he was too polite to say anything- I wish we would have fed him!!
Just Press Play Productions responded with the following comments:
We are usually working during dinner so paying for a meal is not necessary. We recomend just adding what you would have paid for the meal to the tip. :)
 
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