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Highland Preferred is a full-service entertainment & production company based in Elgin, Illinois. The expert team provides tailored entertainment services to match each couple's wishes and preferences. They will work with you to curate a memorable celebration filled with energetic flair and musical entertainment.

Services Offered

Highland Preferred provides a range of services and products to elevate the party atmosphere of wedding receptions throughout Chicago and other major cities. The team's online planning tools are designed to make your experience seamless, stress-free, and personalized. These professionals offer personal consultations so that they can tailor their services accordingly. A snapshot of services and products provided by Highland Preferred includes:

  • DJ and MC duties
  • Do-not-play lists
  • Dance-on-cloud effects
  • Disco balls
  • Projectors
  • Uplighting and pin spots
  • Photo-booth rentals
  • Monogram lights
  • Cake-projection mapping
  • Photography and videography
  • Black-owned
  • Asian-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Native American-owned
  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$400

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Highland Preferred

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Highland Preferred is highly praised for transforming weddings into unforgettable experiences, with exceptional service from professionals who create incredible memories. Their DJ and live band combo, versatile music selection, LED dance floor, and various photo booths were hits among guests. The team's photography, videography, uplighting, and decor services added an elegant touch, elevating the venue into a fairy tale setting. Reviewers appreciated the seamless planning process, reasonable pricing, and the value received, making Highland Preferred a top choice for weddings and events.

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Highland Preferred is highly praised for transforming weddings into unforgettable experiences, with exceptional service from professionals who create incredible memories. Their DJ and live band combo, versatile music selection, LED dance floor, and various photo booths were hits among guests. The team's photography, videography, uplighting, and decor services added an elegant touch, elevating the venue into a fairy tale setting. Reviewers appreciated the seamless planning process, reasonable pricing, and the value received, making Highland Preferred a top choice for weddings and events.

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Miranda Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Ever!!!!

Stop whatever you’re doing and hire Highland Preferred!!!! We had DJ Chris for our wedding and Paola for our photo booth and they are an incredible team!!!

From the moment we had our discovery call we knew they were the perfect fit for us. Chris’s enthusiasm is contagious and his excitement over our Star Wars theme had us even more excited for the big day! Chris had so many ideas on how to enhance our big day, discussing our ideas with him really helped us visualize the event and figure out the order of events.

The music was INCREDIBLE!!!! Chris made seamless transitions between songs and we had multiple guests come up to us complementing the playlist and expressing anticipation over what song was coming on next. He even free styled a remix of the Imperial March to Yeah! And it was a pretty epic moment that had everyone stunned on the dance floor. At one point, Chris even sang a song for all of the couples and his voice is amazing. Chris is beyond kind, professional, and genuine. The passion he has for his work oozes off of him. Besides being busy with DJing, Chris did some videography as well, he showed us a brief clip at the end of the night and we cannot wait to see the rest of it! This was an unexpected surprise for us and we are so excited!!!

Paola was very communicative and responded to all of my (many) questions over the months right away! She was very professional and kind and I truly felt like she cared about our event. At the end of the day she gifted us a photo album with prints from the photo booth, there were some custom made Star Wars signs for guests to hold and a specially made personalized Star Wars backdrop for the pictures. She was so sweet and bubbly and made it easy for guests to use the photo booth.

Leading up to the event I felt like we all became friends along the journey and it was so exciting to finally meet them both in person! We cannot thank you both enough for everything you did for us. The night was a complete success and the dance floor was filled all night long!!!

Thank you x1,000,000 and May the Force be with you!!!!
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Kimberly Sent on 01/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing - perfect - do it

HUGE Thank You To DJs Jimmy! He went above and beyond all of our expectations, and was great at giving a helping hand in recommending songs that fit our personalities perfectly! Many guests were complimenting the music. His interaction with the guests was something that warmed my heart...he truly made everyone feel part of the special day! We were beyond satisfied that he played music that worked for a variety of ages. Being nervous before a wedding is expected, but DJs Jimmy had us all under control. He was very organized and detailed oriented about keeping things rolling the way they were supposed to! He definitely made the wedding day a dream come true! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making all our wishes a reality!! I would recommend DJs Jimmy to everyone!!!!
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Michael Sent on 01/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

DJs Jimmy was a joy to work with. He was enthusiastic as we were planning everything and I could tell his goal was to help give us what we wanted for our wedding day. We had specific traditions and festivities that we needed to go a specific way, and not only did DJs Jimmy plan them to perfection, he executed them exactly as they should have been the day of. When it comes down to having a wedding, the party is what people will remember and when you have someone like DJs Jimmy essentially hosting and emceeing the party, it will be perfect, and SO fun! I will recommend DJs Jimmy to every couple I know getting married, and even to people just hosting parties who need a DJ. Jimmy is one of a kind.
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Duke Sent on 04/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much Highland Preferred

Words can’t express how happy I am that Highland Preferred was a part of our special day. Not only are they extremely talented musicians but they were constantly making sure that everyone was engaged and enjoying themselves. I had quite a few special requests and they granted them without hesitation. People are still telling me a week after our wedding how amazing the music was and how they never wanted to stop dancing! We had a DJ, a trumpet player, percussionist, and drummer. Fusion is the way to go! Thank you so much!
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 12/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Book Highland Preferred For Your Wedding NOW!

DJs Jimmy and his team were THE BEST! Look no further, with Highland Preferred you get a team of individuals that go above and beyond on your special night! From the music to the photo booth, sparklers and more the entire night was amazinggggg! My guest are still raving about the music 🎉
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Michael Sent on 01/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful & historic Wedding Venue

Just incredible. There is a reason this is a production company and not just a DJ, because Edmundo and his team turn your wedding from a party into an extravaganza! Video montages, dancing on clouds. Edmundo was able to take cultures and seamlessly merge the music so that our dance floor was NEVER empty. It's been a month since our wedding and people are still talking about how much fun they had! You really cannot go wrong with Edmundo, we highly recommend him!!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 09/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Highland Preferred for my wedding, and I can honestly say they transformed our special day into an unforgettable experience! From the moment I reached out, their professionalism and attention to detail put my mind at ease. It's clear that they know how to create incredible memories, whether it’s for personal celebrations or corporate events. We opted for a DJ and live band combo, and from the moment our guests heard the first notes, the dance floor was packed! The DJ effortlessly mixed genres, catering to all ages, while the band brought that lively energy that really got everyone involved. Our LED dance floor was a showstopper, literally sparkling under the lights as our friends danced the night away. The various photo booths offered by Highland Preferred were an absolute hit! Each booth had its own unique props and backgrounds, allowing our guests to capture fun memories throughout the evening. And I can’t say enough about the photography and videography services—the team was unobtrusive while perfectly capturing every moment. Just a few days after the event, we were delighted to receive a sneak peek at some of the photos—they were simply stunning! Moreover, their up lighting and decor services added an elegant touch to our venue. They truly transformed the space into a fairy tale setting that we had only dreamed about. Everything was reasonably priced, especially given the level of service provided. I genuinely felt like we got so much value for our investment. If you’re planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or any type of event, I can’t recommend Highland Preferred enough. They take the stress out of party planning and deliver results that exceed expectations. Thank you for making our celebration the talk of the town!
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Leon Sent on 01/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highland Preferred Rocks!!!

Blake was amazing! He was very organized, professional and helpful! He went out of his way to make our wedding night special and everyone loved his song selections! So much fun!
Lexie
Lexie Sent on 06/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The party never stopped!

Highland preferred was an incredible DJ service from start to finish! Paula was amazing! From the first phone call to the weeks leading up. She was so organized with helping set up our timeline and lists of songs. We had DJ JT Strapp as our DJ for our wedding and he was amazing! Stuck with the timeline and did a great job with keeping the party going all night! Would highly recommend Highland preferred!
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Perla Sent on 01/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!.....

Highland Preferred did an outstanding job with our wedding, and I loved all the songs he played. He helped everyone have an awesome time on the dance floor! Edmundo was so professional and a pleasure to work with. I would hire him again in a heart beat!
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