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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
Laurel
Amy
Annaliese
Junhui
Sarah

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

Still have questions?

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Reviews of Music By Design

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Music By Design receives strong praise for professional, energetic DJs who read the crowd, keep the dance floor packed, and flawlessly run ceremonies through receptions. Reviewers highlighted the responsive, organized online planning portal, customizable playlists, and smooth vendor coordination. Staff handled issues calmly and offered good value; the photo booth was a hit.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Music By Design receives strong praise for professional, energetic DJs who read the crowd, keep the dance floor packed, and flawlessly run ceremonies through receptions. Reviewers highlighted the responsive, organized online planning portal, customizable playlists, and smooth vendor coordination. Staff handled issues calmly and offered good value; the photo booth was a hit.

Laurel
Laurel Sent on 04/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent and Fun

We had a great experience with Music By Design! All the information was very organized on the portal leading up to the event. I was definitely nervous about the DJ as he is the person who sets a lot of the tone for the reception, and our DJ really put my mind at ease during our final phone call the week of. He was joyous and super fun. Thank you so much!
Amy
Amy Sent on 05/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ

When planning our wedding, my husband and I primarily wanted to dance the night away. Our motto was banger after banger and DJ Jim was able to fulfill that for us. We had an absolute blast dancing at our wedding and Jim was able to keep the dance floor packed the whole time. I loved how we were able to customize our music, making sure that we got what we wanted. We could not have asked for a better night.
Annaliese
Annaliese Sent on 05/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Loved everything!

Jim was absolutely phenomenal as our wedding DJ! He brought such great energy, kept the night flowing smoothly, and had everyone out on the dance floor. Our guests loved him, and the music selection was perfect from start to finish. He was also so easy to work with throughout the planning process, which made everything feel stress-free. We are so grateful he was part of our wedding day and would highly recommend him!
Junhui
Junhui Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kevin was amzing

Dj Kevin did an amazing job. He helped coordinate everything and ensure our event went smoothly.
M
Mike Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Job by Music By Design!

Music By Design was the most affordable option for us, and they did a fantastic job. I'd highly recommend. Our DJ was professional and had great musical choices! It really added to the wedding.
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Lori Sent on 12/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience from beginning to end!

John was so thoughtful in the initial conversation, we honestly had no real idea of specific songs aside from a few. We gave him the vibe and he did the rest.

The ceremony music was perfect. The dinner music was exactly what we wanted.

OMG The reception was SO MUCH FUN! The dance floor was packed all night long. John lead a dance - amazing!!

It was perfect! Everyone was talking about how much fun he made the night!!!

We had the very best night ♥️
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kevin at Music By Design!

Kevin was the best DJ we could have asked for! He played the best combination of songs and listened to our silly requests and executed them perfectly. We can't thank him enough for making our wedding the best time of our lives! Everyone said how great our music and DJ was! Music By Design was one of the best choices we made for our wedding.
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Wendy Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Jim - best DJ EVER!!

DJ Jim from MBD was the best decision we could have ever made!! I had read a review about MBD DJ's and someone had recommended DJ Jim. He was everything they said and more - he kept the crowd on the dancefloor the entire night!! He listened to what our vibe was for cocktail hour, and reception, and never missed a beat. He definitely knows how to read the crowd and keep them engaged. Only thing - I wish we didn't end when we did!! He could have kept everyone on the dancefloor even longer! Best value, kindest guy, so easy to work with - if music is even remotely important to you, it definitely is worth the money to use a professional instead of just using your Spotify playlist!! Have already recommended him to upcoming brides!
Lacy
Lacy Sent on 10/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent DJ

MBD was easy to work with and great at communicating. Our DJ, Kevin, was amazing. He took the time to listen to what we wanted played and knew the right moments to play certain songs. Our dance floor was packed the entire night from the moment that part of the wedding started until the very last song. He had great energy and did frequent check ins to make sure we were on schedule for everything. Could not recommend this company enough!
L
Lindsey Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Really Fun D.J.

He did a great job. He made sure to have all of the music we requested, and performance requests too
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Awards

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Team

Nicolette Rohret
Nicolette Rohret
Principal

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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