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Sounds By Design is an experienced and versatile DJ entertainment company. We entertain for all types of parties from fund raisers to weddings and receptions. In fact, Owner Ronnie Griggs has been a DJ for over 2 decades and his goal is to provide his clients with the best service available. Personalized, professional and FUN!

With a library which is updated weekly, Sounds By Design are music experts - including all types from big band to current Top 40. We love to discover those hard-to-find requests and, with pre-planning, we can surprise your guests with their special requests too!

These are just some reasons why we are so much in demand - we cater to the needs of our customers. You'll find out that with Sounds by Design it’s not the "same old thing". So let us entertain YOU.

One of the things we pride ourselves with is that we offer FLAT RATE PRICING. We don't charge extra for cocktail and dinner music, nor do we charge for mileage or setup or overtime.

Call 815-383-8639 today to reserve your FREE initial consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Flat Screen
MC
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Flat Screen
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$250

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
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Sounds by Design

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Amber Sent on 09/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stark Wedding 2019

Ron was absolutely INCREDIBLE to work with. He went above and beyond the duty of 'dj.'- he is truly an artist and has his craft down to a science. Beyond having every song that my very ecclectic husband and I wanted- he coordinated the best day of my life and helped everything run so smoothly. I could not reccomend his services enough. Incredibly responsive, flexible, and his experience is very, very evident. You are getting a wedding coordinator/dj/consultant all in one when you go with him!
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Regina Sent on 07/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Service

Ron is an awesome dj to work with! He pays great attention to detail! He made sure we had the reception in order the way we wanted. He also has a variety of music and made sure to have anything we requested.
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Dawn Sent on 11/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Ron was amazing! Great setlist, very interactive! He was engaged and encouraged all guests to dance. He was very helpful in aiding both the procession and dinner. Both the ceremony and reception were beyond expectation.
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Jessica Sent on 10/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Made is very special for our wedding

He did a wonderful job with us. He listen to us and made it all come together. He went up and beyond for us! Thank you very much for your service.
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Kellie Sent on 06/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our reception was amazing thanks to Ron Griggs! Ron played every song we asked for. He gave us great suggestions that were greatly appreciated. Everyone danced all night long! We had guest say that it was the best wedding reception they have been to and in some cases they said it was better than their own!
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Nicole Sent on 07/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Ron was superb to work with. I am so glad we found him as a DJ. He met with us several times during the planning process and even had late night calls and emails to discuss logos, pronunciations, timelines, etc. We created a timeline of events throughout the night so Ron could make sure we didn't get caught talking to our guests and not doing dances, etc. After going through and approving the final timeline, Ron sent it to our vendors. We didn't have to do a thing. With his uplighting and name monogram our venue looked completely different and helped set the setting for the wedding! We picked a couple songs for our must play list but left it pretty open for Ron and our guests to pick the music. The music selection was great. The dance floor was never empty and our guests are still raving about how much fun our wedding was. Ron is the perfect DJ to pick and definitely helps with the planning and timeline of the wedding! You will not be disappointed.
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Candace Sent on 06/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Very friendly, easy to work with, proffessional,fun outgoing.
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Anthony Sent on 06/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Ron was great!!! Everyone had an amazing time on the dance floor and he kept the mood very upbeat and exciting.
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Cassie Sent on 11/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Ron was a GREAT DJ, his service and dedication to our event was awesome! He really cares about what he does and he always made sure that we were informed of what he was doing and how everything was going. The music and lights made our event just come to life! Great Job Ron!
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Jessica Sent on 10/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Ron Griggs and his team were 200% fantastic and went way above and beyond what any bride and groom can expect from a DJ. He was more than just our DJ, but also our event manager/coordinator. He made sure the event went smoothly and that all the guests had a good time. He was respectful, kind, and most of all organized. His system really helped make this part of the wedding very easy. We would highly recommend Ron Griggs and Sounds by Design to anyone no matter what the event. We hope to use him again for future events.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
BR Productions BR Productions Wedding DJs

I have worked with Sounds by Design in the past. They highly care about their clients and look for new ways to make their clients day even better! They also have the best in sound and lighting. Sounds by Design has Passion for what they do and it shows!

Accent Events Accent Events Wedding DJs

Ronnie is a DJ who I wish lived closer, so that I could refer him to couples I'm already booked for. He's a hugely experienced entertainer with one goal - to make your night as good as it possibly can be. Quality really does cost a little extra, and he's one of the best investments a couple could make. Your guests will be talking for years about the superb night you had - a night you and Ronnie helped create. Book him before someone else does!

Savvy Expressions Wedding & Event Coordination Savvy Expressions Wedding & Event Coordination Wedding Planners

Ron is a wonderful DJ. He is a seasoned professional and cares about what his clients want. He follows their requests and makes sure to get all the information ahead of the game so that he can allow things to run smoothly. He is personable, professional, and handles all events tactfully while creating a fun atmosphere. Ron is great about reading a crowd and will make sure to keep that dance floor filled all night. I enjoy working with him and look forward to working with him in the future!

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