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Karl Knutson Boutique Entertainment

Karl Knutson Boutique Entertainment

Naperville, IL
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    Jaclyn J. Sent on 11/04/2023
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    Incredible Musician and DJ!! Highly recommend!

    Karl is INCREDIBLE! There is no other way to describe his professionalism and work as the musician and DJ. From the very beginning, he was so communicative and answered all of our questions. He sang live music at our cocktail hour AND our first dance song and it was amazing. Our guests are still talking about it!!! For the DJ part of the night, he outdid himself! We directed our guests as needed and was very fun yet professional on the mic. I gave him song suggestions and he ran with it making it the best dance floor for people of all ages all night long. We cannot thank you enough Karl! Wish we could do it all again. Highly highly recommend!
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    Jenelle E. Sent on 10/25/2022
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    The best of the best

    Karl kept ages 19-87 on the dance floor all night, was professional and so responsive to my wants for the night. He is AMAZING!
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    Courtney C. Sent on 10/23/2022
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    Amazing DJ!!

    If you’re looking for a DJ who can keep the dance floor alive, sing, and be available for any question or concern you have leading up to your big day, look no further than Karl. He was an amazing part of our day and I truly can’t say enough good things about him. He cared about our vision for our big day, and provided expert advice & insight when needed. We never had a dull moment on the dance floor. Karl played music through the decades that kept all of our guests happy, and was a fantastic emcee that kept our night moving smoothly. Everyone we talk to tells us how amazing our DJ was! I would highly recommend Karl for DJ, band, and emcee needs!!
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    Melissa E. Sent on 10/12/2022
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    Fantastic DJ!

    Karl was an absolutely amazing part of our wedding day. We had some rain which meant our strings were unable to preform a prelude and postlude, but Karl was ready to go with some music so our guests still had something to listen to. The reception was fun and upbeat, and he made sure to play all the songs that were special to us. We booked him because he was also the DJ for my sisters wedding, and now our family wants to book him for every wedding in the future! I cannot recommend him enough!
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    Marie Sent on 10/28/2022
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    Fun night to remember

    We just want to thank you for making our special day super memorable and fun night. First of all the band was phenomenal! We love Karl he knows how to transition songs to cater everyone. People cant stop dancing. He was literally a text away always available and easy to work with.
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    Emilie W. Sent on 07/30/2022
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    Wedding DJ

    Karl was an amazing DJ! Definitely recommend hiring him for your wedding!!
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    Chris P. Sent on 03/08/2022
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    Karl Knutson was Amazing!!!

    Karl was absolutely amazing at our wedding! He sings beautifully! Our guests were amazed that it was actually him singing. His niche of singer and DJ is the perfect combination of 2 styles of wedding. Who says you have to choose?! Besides his entertainment, he was very organized and moved us through the schedule of the wedding with ease. Karl was able to make minor adjustments on the fly for a completely seamless night.
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    Jennifer L. Sent on 03/08/2022
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    If in doubt... HIRE HIM

    Karl is phenomenal. His reviews don't let you down. We ended up hiring him with the keys package, but we loved how flexible his packages are. If you change your mind, he will accommodate! There was nothing like the feeling of walking into our wedding reception with Karl singing Christmas music and everybody happy and socializing. It was exactly the atmosphere we imagined for the wedding. He really captivated our guests with his singing, they loved it all. Besides cocktail hour, my favorite part was his singing to get the audience excited building up for the wedding party to walk in. He makes everything entertaining and always keeps your guests laughing and engaged with what's happening! We even took his advice on when to incorporate the speeches based on when guests are paying the most attention. For the dancing portion of the night he was very thoughtful and will have you fill our a questionnaire to figure out your likes, dislikes and you'll talk with him directly for any special requests or things you don't want! He truly cares about his clients and it shows. We loved every minute of Karl singing and DJing our wedding, we would love to hire him again sometime!
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    Kelly G. Sent on 01/11/2022
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    10/10 would recommend!!!

    Wow! Karl made our wedding reception dreams come true. He is capable of keeping the dance floor full the entire night and that is exactly what he did! Before the night was even over I had friends and family asking for his contact info for their own weddings! I hope to run into Karl at all those weddings because it’s sure to be the best time!
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    Megan M. Sent on 12/27/2021
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    Karl is legit! Best wedding DJ!

    There are no words to express how AWESOME working with Karl was. He really cares about the couples he works with and the vibe they are going for. He did the sound and music for our ceremony as well as our cocktail hour and reception. He took time for multiple planning calls (which in my opinion is above and beyond for a DJ) and really worked to make sure our tastes and preferences were incorporated into the day. He sang during the transition form cocktail hour to the bridal party being announced in and I am STILL getting compliments from our guests about how magical he was as a singer and MC-generally. He also checked in on me multiple times as a bride to make sure I had everything I needed and to see if I had song requests towards the end of the night. It was a really special experience working with him! Cannot recommend working with him enough!
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    Brenda G. Sent on 12/30/2021
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    Absolutely amazing!

    Great DJ! Get the band and Photo Booth too! We had so many compliments on these services. Karl and our coordinator worked together to make sure everything was on schedule. He was prepared and a blast to work with! Highly recommend!
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    Christie E. Sent on 09/25/2021
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    Amazing experience!

    Karl was absolutely amazing and more than we could ask for in a singer and DJ. He sang to our guests before the wedding party walked in which was unexpected and great. his trio for the cocktail hour was so amazing, such great songs that everyone knew but kept it low-key so everyone could chat and not have to yell. he kept in touch with us the entire night to make sure things were going as we wanted and to see what else he could do to make the experience better. I will continue to recommend him to others that are in need!!
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    Krissy L. Sent on 07/12/2021
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    Karl keeps the party going!

    We booked Karl for our wedding at Danada House. We were intrigued by Karl when we saw his “Band or DJ, why choose?” tag line. We were 100% sold on Karl being the right choice immediately after our first conversation with him.

    Leading up to the wedding Karl was professional and organized while also staying his laid back self. Any question or concern was answered and solved with a quick phone call or text. He was so responsive to what we wanted to do to make our big day a dream come true.

    We chose the package where Karl sang live during cocktail hour. The guests raved about the performance! Our older guests swooned over the crooner style and our younger guests loved the way he put a twist on the modern hits. When we transitioned to the reception, Karl become DJ extraordinaire! He kept the dance floor FULL for the entire reception. Karl has an amazing ability to read a crowd and know what is going to keep all guests happy.

    We also chose to add on the photo booth option - DO IT! We will cherish these photos forever because it’s all of our guests having a great time and being their fun, goofy selves. There was rarely a moment the photo booth wasn’t in use.

    Thank you Karl for making our wedding day one that we and our guests will never forget!

    Karl Knutson Boutique Entertainment's reply:

    This is amazing! Thank you so much!! You guys are so wonderful! Thank you thank you! You made all my efforts worth it with your grateful, smiling faces!
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    Brina D. Sent on 06/27/2021
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    Best dj ever!

    Words can’t explain how amazing Karl was! He sang beautifully, entertained the crowd and kept the dance floor full the entire time! He made my wedding the magical night I dreamed of.
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    Sarah G. Sent on 06/23/2021
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    Best DJ/Band

    We loved our experience with Karl! He made our wedding unforgettable. We chose his three person band for our cocktail hour and it was PERFECT! Our guests kept commenting on how much they enjoyed the live music. If there is one thing I highly recommend... it's getting the live music/band. It was such a hit!! This piece made Karl stand out from all the other DJs. He also was hyping up the bridal party during pictures. He played the best pump up music for us as we transitioned from ceremony to reception. He is very attentive, wanting to know exactly what kind of music you like and what you want played on your day. His questionnaire really helped focus on songs that are an absolute “must” and an absolute "no" to play during the reception. He not only is a great MC, but he has an amazing voice of his own. He kept us and our guests happy the entire evening. He was very easy to get a hold of and had the fastest response times. He was so knowledgeable and helpful in organizing the flow of the evening, choosing the order and timing of certain songs. He ran the entire event once we stepped into the ballroom and did so effortlessly. We loved our experience with Karl and would highly recommend!
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    Melanie M. Sent on 06/23/2021
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    The Best in the Business!

    Karl does incredible work to make sure that your wedding day is true to what YOU want and gives his input on how to make it even more then what you dreamed! Our day was perfect thanks to him and his talented band members and we would hire him over and over again!! See you at a future anniversary party, Karl!!! 🤩😎

    Karl Knutson Boutique Entertainment's reply:

    Yassss!! I am so there!! Thank you!!! You guys are amazing! I so appreciate you! We got through the pandemic and came out better and stronger and more meaningful!
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    Bailey Sent on 11/16/2020
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    Karl was amazing!

    Karl was fantastic from the very start! My husband had seen him DJ at a friend’s wedding and wanted him to be at ours! He responded very quickly to my questions and was easily reached! He was very flexible with all our last minute changes when our ceremony musician couldn’t make it! We had Karl sing during dinner hour and I had so manny compliments from guests on how much they enjoyed his singing (myself included)!! He was funny and made sure that everyone was out on the dance floor all night! He made the whole night transition very smoothly! Highly recommend!
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    Lori P. Sent on 05/07/2020
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    Blown away

    He blew not only us but our 285 guests away!! We wanted a live band, but also a DJ and didn't like anyone we saw, until we stumbled upon Karl on YouTube and BAM! We had both a band and DJ that kept the party going all night! I cried when our day was over because it was so FUN! We chatted for an hour over the phone, and Karl got us right away and our need to have a party after dinner and he did just that..the dance floor was overflowing all night!! We loved every minute of our swanky cocktail hour, Rat Pack dinner music, and then "Let me clear my throat" hit and the party was on!! I have received MANY compliments on Karl and how diverse he is as a musician/DJ. He really is the total package and makes your night so unforgettable! Thank you again Karl!!

    Karl Knutson Boutique Entertainment's reply:

    Wow! Thank you so much!! I am so glad to hear this! Thank you thank you! :) Hope you guys are well!
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    Julie G. Sent on 09/29/2019
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    Karl Knutson Entertainment is a dream!

    Karl was engaging and so easy to work with from the very beginning. He was patient with us and put up with our endless questions approaching our wedding date. We missed the majority of our happy hour but our guests were pleasantly surprised with his signing. One person even asked how we found Frank Sinatra! The music was spot on and the dancing was non-stop due to Karl. The photobooth was a great addition and we have so many great memories from using it. I couldn't recommend Karl more! I may have to crash some of his weddings just to hear him perform again! You WILL NOT be disappointed if you hire Karl.
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    Alexandra Sent on 08/11/2019
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    Amazing to work with!

    Karl did an amazing job for our wedding! He provided excellent service and was so flexible in meeting our needs and vision for the day. Karl provided our ceremony music, cocktail hour jazz band and reception DJ. Karl is very talented - our guests were so impressed by the cocktail hour live jazz music Karl provided. I would highly recommend!

    Karl Knutson Boutique Entertainment's reply:

    Thank you so much!! That means everything to me that you, above all people, are happy. :) Best wishes to you both!!
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    Ebggoblue Sent on 05/29/2019
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    Excellent!

    We loved having Karl be a part of our big day. From the start, he was so easy to work with, he listened to our expectations and he blew them away. What we loved most about Karl was that not only did he provide support for our ceremony and have people on the dance floor all night, during the cocktail hour he sings live big band style with a 3 piece band. It was incredible and set the tone for a FUN night. All in all, Karl was excellent and we could not have been happier!
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    He was amazing!

    Karl was amazing at our wedding! He sang during cocktail hour (and people went crazy over it)! Once dinner was over and the party started, he was able to keep everyone on the dance floor! Cannot recommend him enough!
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    One of our best wedding decisions!! Karl is awesome.

    This review is long overdue… we were married in September, 2018, and one of the best decisions we made for our special day was to choose Karl Knutson as our DJ/entertainment! We chose the package that included Karl and one other musician providing live music during cocktail hour, and then Karl being the emcee and DJ for the rest of the evening. Karl is very easy to work with and so accommodating. Our biggest request for our wedding was that everyone who came had a good time and danced. Karl kept the party going all night, and really played an awesome selection of music that got people out onto the dance floor. We have had numerous compliments from our guests on how great the music selection was and what a fun time they had at our wedding…this credit certainly goes to Karl. We saw people out on the dance floor that I never thought would have danced at our wedding…what a great surprise! We would recommend Karl 100% to anyone looking for a really great wedding DJ and entertainer! He is a really nice person, clearly cares about his profession, and will make your celebration a truly memorable event. We couldn’t be happier with Karl’s service!
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    Samantha Sent on 09/12/2018
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    I wish there were 10 stars here because Karl is AMAZING!!!
    As soon as I was engaged Karl was the first person I contacted to book. I had been to a wedding that he had done and knew that I wanted him at mine. Music was one of the most important parts of our wedding because we were joining 2 different cultures with different music and dances. Karl blew us away!! Everyone was dancing all night long and he did a great job at melding the 2 different cultures music together.
    On top of being an amazing DJ Karl has a voice like none other. Many of our family and friends could not believe it was him once he started singing. Karl is the total package, and if music is an important part to your wedding you are going to want him there!! <3
    Thank you a million times over Karl!
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