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Music By Design

MC
Do-Not-Play List
One Event Per Day
Projector

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Music selection
  • Unique party atmosphere
  • DJ quality
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Valerie
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

At Music by Design, we believe your wedding day shouldn’t just have a playlist—it should have a heartbeat. With over 30 years of experience bringing celebrations to life, we have mastered the art of reading a room and creating the exact atmosphere you’ve always envisioned.

Why Couples Choose Us

Experience matters, but your unique vision matters more. We pride ourselves on a fully customized experience, ensuring that every note played—from your walk down the aisle to the final dance of the night—is a reflection of your personal style.

  • Tailored Music Selection: No cookie-cutter playlists here. We work closely with you to curate a soundtrack that hits all your favorite genres while keeping your guests on their feet.

  • Pro-Grade Sound Engineering: Whether it’s an intimate garden ceremony or a grand ballroom gala, we provide crystal-clear sound and precision equipment so every toast and lyric is heard perfectly.

  • Decades of Expertise: Our 30-year legacy means we are prepared for everything. We handle the logistics and the energy, so you can simply enjoy the moment.

Beyond the Music

Want to take your celebration to the next level? We offer a variety of premium add-ons to transform your venue and enhance the guest experience:

  • Custom Uplighting: Set the mood with colors that match your wedding palette.

  • Dance Floor Lighting: High-energy effects to keep the party moving.

  • Enhanced Equipment: From wireless microphones for speeches to extra sound reinforcements for large spaces.

Let’s Design Your Night

Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life. Trust it to a team that combines three decades of professionalism with a modern, fresh approach to entertainment.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 33 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Atalie & Joseph's wedding
Atalie & Joseph
137 photos
Morgan & Chris's wedding
Morgan & Chris
69 photos
Jennifer & Brandon's wedding
Jennifer & Brandon
62 photos
Kelly & Bobby's wedding
Kelly & Bobby
54 photos

FAQ

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
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$75

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?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Reviews of Music By Design

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Music By Design provided professional, flexible DJs who communicated well, used an easy online planning portal, and expertly read the crowd to keep the dance floor packed. Their photo booth add-on (with prints/USB/album) was a hit. They handled last‑minute bookings smoothly and offered good value. Overall, reviewers highly recommend them for weddings.

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Music By Design provided professional, flexible DJs who communicated well, used an easy online planning portal, and expertly read the crowd to keep the dance floor packed. Their photo booth add-on (with prints/USB/album) was a hit. They handled last‑minute bookings smoothly and offered good value. Overall, reviewers highly recommend them for weddings.

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Alyssa Sent on 08/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Music by design made our wedding a success

We had an amazing experience music by design for our wedding. We booked both the DJ and the Photo Booth through them and they made the night such a success. The music was absolutely perfect, the energy was incredible, and DJ  Kevin kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. He was professional, friendly, and did a fantastic job reading the crowd and playing songs that everyone enjoyed. Our wedding was such a memorable night thanks to DJ Kevin and the Photo Booth. Both definitely played a huge part in making it so special. Highly recommend!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 10/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Fantastic DJ and a Photo Booth Our Guests Loved

Music by Design was the perfect fit for our wedding day! We found them through our venue, Paramount Meyer Ballroom’s preferred vendor list, which made the search for a DJ so much easier. From start to finish, we had a wonderful experience!

Our DJ, Eric, did a phenomenal job making sure everything ran smoothly from a music standpoint. He had every ceremony song queued up perfectly, and we had such a great time dancing and celebrating during the reception! The week of the wedding, we spoke with Eric over the phone to finalize our playlists and go over specific artists and songs we did not want played. He listened to our preferences and delivered exactly what we wanted, which gave us so much peace of mind going into the big day.

Having the photo booth available as an add-on was another huge plus and one of the reasons we chose Music by Design! It was such a fun addition to the reception and gave our guests another way to celebrate and make memories. We especially loved that they included a photo album and USB drive so we could keep all those special moments from the night in one place.

Overall, we highly recommend Music by Design to any couple looking for a reliable DJ and a fun photo booth experience! Eric helped make our wedding day memorable, and we are so glad we chose them to be part of our celebration.
Valerie
Valerie Sent on 10/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So Grateful

Music By Design took us on as clients at the very last minute, only a few weeks before our wedding, due to an emergency that caused the DJ company I had booked to no longer be able to provide services. We feel so lucky it happened this way because our DJ Ryan was a highlight of the wedding! He is a true professional and expert in his role, and he read the room perfectly from start to finish. All of our special song requests were honored, even the 'weird' ones. He was extremely flexible and reassuring when I was frantically texting him the evening before and morning of due to our last minute rain-plan changes. He even offered his experience to help us to adjust our timeline for a better flow of the evening during our week-of call. We and our guests had to be gently ushered out after the last song played and the lights turned on because he made the dance floor so much fun. We got so many compliments on our music and dance floor, but all of the credit is to DJ Ryan and Music By Design!
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Tina Sent on 09/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent DJ

They communicated well with us, had a thorough and easy to use set up for planning our day and all the music, and our DJ did a great job of keeping the party going!
Alex
Alex Sent on 09/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Jim did an amazing job for our wedding! In our meeting, he made sure to clarify all of the details to ensure the day was exactly what we hoped for. On the wedding day, he did a great job! Not only did we have a great experience, but the guests at our wedding were all having a great experience! He was very nice and made sure everything went how we wanted it to go. Plus, his selections for the dance floor were spot on! We would highly recommend!
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Nora Sent on 09/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ eric 10/10

Eric was great!! Would definitely recommend! Great pricing, super flexible, no issues at all
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 09/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Services

DJ Russ was amazing and took our wedding to the next level. We had such a wonderful experience with him from pre-wedding phone conversation to post wedding. He is extremely personable; after I initially spoke with him my stress level decreased, and knew just based off that phone call I was in good hands. We had a smaller, afternoon wedding with about 40 guests and my dance floor was filled! Russ is extremely experienced and engaging. I also loved how there wasn't any down time between songs, he was able to perfectly blend songs one after another. After the wedding he checked on us and even sent some photos he took. Not only did he do an amazing job providing the music and emcee services we were hoping for, we have enjoyed just our overall interaction with him! He will be our forever DJ from here on out; if and when we ever need services again he will be my first stop and I will absolutely recommend him for anyone else looking for a DJ/Emcee! Thank you for assisting in making my special day even more perfect :-)
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Meghan Sent on 09/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend!

Kevin picked a great playlist, he was very friendly and easy to work with, and he communicated very well. Everything went smoothly throughout the night and we highly recommend him!
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Xenia Sent on 09/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Night Ever!

Jim was awesome! He had all the music on point and did a great job at keeping the dance floor alive. The songs he played were perfect and had everyone on the dance floor. It was great working with Jim on our special day!
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Beth Sent on 08/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Dj and Photographer

I had a good experience working with Music by Design. I set up my photographer and DJ through them for my wedding. Jim was a great Dj. He kept the party going and people on the dance floor with fun music people wanted to dance and sing along to. He communicated with us throughout the night and everything went smoothly and according to plan. I would recommend him. Sal was also a great photographer, making sure he got all the pictures we wanted to take throughout the night.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Team

Nicolette Rohret
Nicolette Rohret
Principal
Kasia Januszewski
Kasia Januszewski
Studio Administrator

Professional Network & Endorsements

Heritage Prairie Farm Heritage Prairie Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Music By Desing is a top notch DJ Company and we absolutely love having them here at our wedding venue. Our wedding couples always enjoy their services. Music By Design is organized, professional, and always wows with terrific service. We truly appreciate how they assist in making any wedding day special.

Town & Country Gardens Town & Country Gardens Wedding Florists

Dave and all the Music by Design staff are simply amazing. They are one of our favorite DJ's to work with. They do a great job of making sure your reception is exactly as you imagined it to be with all your guests on the dance floor. If you are looking for a great DJ, There is no Question that Music By Design will deliver!

You Name It Events You Name It Events Wedding Planners

Every. single. time. we work with Music by Design our clients are happy and their guests have a blast! They have a great system for organizing your wedding music and making it so easy to plan a great evening. Their DJs are well-trained, professional and fun. They have been doing weddings for a long time and it shows in their professionalism and is reflected in their simple but thorough process. Working with them means you don't have to worry about how your night will go - you can rest assured they will be on top of all of their responsibilities - from keeping the dance floor packed to providing great lighting to emceeing the night, they will do a great job for you!

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