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We pride ourselves on our level of service. We will work with you every step of the way to make your reception one your guests will remember for years to come. From our online planner and music library, to our one on one consultations, to working behind the scenes at your reception, we make the process simple and convenient for you and ensure the event will go as smoothly as possible.

As DJs, we wear many hats. We are more than just the music. We are the MC who will make all the introductions and announcements throughout the night. We are also "Event Directors" who will guide the flow of your reception from start to finish(not to be confused with a Wedding co-ordinator.) On top of all this, we are sound engineers and lighting technitions. All these skills are necessary for a flawless reception built to your specifications.

We work hard to NOT to fit into the "Cheesy Wedding DJ" stereotype. Sound Of The Times is not your average DJ Company. We don't try to sell you our equipment. What we will do is sit down with you in one of our one on one consultations and ask you a number of questions about your dream reception and get to know a little about you. Once we have an idea of what you are truly looking for, we can create a custom tailored package based on your needs and budget.

Options available:

Photo Booths

The newest addition to our repertoire are our state of the art photo booths. You guests will have a blast posing for our camera with an assortment of fun props and get a great souvenir to take home. Ask about our memory books where we encourage each group that goes through the booth to leave a note next to their photo strip. It makes for a great keepsake.

Uplighting/Lightscaping

This is the hottest trend in special events today. Up-lighting can completely transform your venue with strategically placed LED Par Cans around the room accenting various architectural features. The look can be dramatic when done right and will truly give your reception that WOW factor that you are looking for. Consider matching the lighting with your wedding colors.

Name In Lights

With our special GOBO Projector, we can project your Monogram or Names on the dance floor or above the head table. This option makes for amazing photos and will have your guests talking about it all night long.

Dancing under the stars

With a special laser projector, we can create a galaxy of stars on the ceiling of your venue combined with a nebula projection. This creates the feel of being beneath the night sky and adds a elegant ambiance to the dance floor during the first dance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$503

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of GN Events

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Lisa Sent on 09/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Gene listened to what I wanted, came with extra props for the photobooth, the quality was exceptional, and he was the least expensive vendor (by around $300) that we found, and he made the party a lot of fun! We will spend years laughing at the hilarious photos, and "aww"ing at the adorable photos that we received from the photobooth. We are so happy!!
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Don Sent on 03/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Gene did a great job at my daughters wedding. He did exactly what we discussed prior to the wedding, at a very competitive rate and in a professional manner.
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User1950007 Sent on 12/03/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I would recommend GN Events to anyone getting married. We used them for their photobooth and they were so great! We had a scrap book for our copy of the pictures and they provided props. The memories in that book are priceless. Plus we received a digital copy of all the photos taken! They were so easy to work with. As the bride to not have to think about how that was running was amazing. Again - I would absolutely recommend GN Events and definitely recommend renting a photobooth. It was one of the highlights of our wedding.
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Cyndi Sent on 11/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I have to give 5 stars. We did not give too much advance notice for our wedding reception. Planning the hall, DJ, photo booth, guest list, etc....gets crazy. Having GN Events for our DJ was the best choice for us. The price was great and the quality was top notch. We had our songs picked for certain dances and our no-play list. But, the songs that were needed to fill in addition were spot on. It was almost like he knew exactly what we wanted to hear.
We also used a photo booth for our reception and it was so much fun. I have the flash drive with all the pictures so I was able to upload to Snapfish to create our wedding / reception album.
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Amanda Sent on 09/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
GN Events was absolutely awesome! We rented a Photo booth through them! We had so many compliments on how on top of everything he was and how organized he was. After the wedding, that night, we received the scrapbook of all the pictures and messages from our guests! Hilarious!!! To see people, especially older people having a ball inside the photo booth was just awesome! I would recommend getting a Photo booth for a wedding and definitely using this company!!!! Thanks so much!
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Sarah Sent on 06/21/2011
5 out of 5 rating
He did a wonderful job at my wedding, everyone was impressed with the mix of music.You will not be disappointed! I would recommended him for any other event as well. :-)
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Ashley Sent on 11/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Gene was amazing. He met all our needs and was very flexible. When the we(bride and groom) recommended songs, they were the next to play. I would use Gene again anytime if I needed a DJ and will recommend him to all my friends who are getting married.
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Beth Sent on 10/29/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Gene was great. The music he played was great and everyone was dancing all night long. Many of whom were sore the next day! Gene was great to work with and flexible. Everyone had a great time and didnt want the night to end. I would recommend Gene to everyone!
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Jeanna Sent on 10/13/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Gene was great!! He did an after party for us following our wedding reception and he played most of our requested songs plus songs that were requested during the dance. He kept the floor full all night! He was extremely responsive and understanding of our needs. I would definitely recommend him.
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Amy Sent on 10/06/2010
5 out of 5 rating
I found that he was very open and flexible. He always responded to my questions in an appropriate amount of time, he played all the songs we requested, and he was very professional. I loved the website, it helped out over the months of planning to see what we had to think of music wise for our special day.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Strictly Music Chicago Strictly Music Chicago Wedding DJs

I have worked with Gene for a few years now. With his experience and knowledge, you will have a wedding reception to remember.

Weddings and Events by Karolina Weddings and Events by Karolina Wedding Planners

Gene from Sounds of The Times Mobile Music was professional, and was on top of all the updates/changes throughout the wedding reception. Great to work with!

The Wedding Studio The Wedding Studio Wedding Photographers

Your wedding reception is always in good hands with GN Events!

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