Chicago Wedding DJ - Fourth Estate Audio

This company was easy to work with right from the start. We were able to select the exact music we wanted and the DJ played everything we asked for. Our DJ made a great selection music for all ages of dancer to enjoy.
Our DJ was dresses very nice, he looked like he could have been one of the guest at our wedding. ( We been to a lot of weddings and the DJ's always look messy. I wanted everything to be classy and elegent at our wedding) Everytime I saw the DJ he had a smile on his face. I had numerous positive comments from our guest about how great the music was and how nice it was to see a DJ be so personable.
I work in a industry that I have a lot of contact with people getting married, since our wedding I have recommened this company several times. I know if you use them you will be very satified.

Perfect Vendor! Highly recommend! DJ made our night unforgettable and followed through with every request! So affordable, great customer service, easy payment plan, just amazing!

Jay is terrific.
He is a great listener and made the process easy. The online song selection is intuitive and a nice feature. We added the elegant up lighting package which was a nice touch.
Jay has the best speaking voice in the industry. Remember you want an MC not just a DJ. Also do you We had a silly request of having theme music for each member of the Bridal party. Jay was more than willing to accommodate this request. Your DJ and wedding hall coordinator will need to work together, Jay continued to be easy to deal with.
Thanks Jay
-Eric and Debbie

My wife and I used Fourth Estate Audio for our wedding. Jay made organizing the details very easy. Enter the type of music you like and all your wedding particulars on-line. We then got matched with Jim as our DJ for the event and he did a great job. We have a couple friends play music and sing for our ceremony (outside, windy, chilly) and Jim nailed it. The sound was perfect and was not in the way of the photos or anybody's view. The reception went great as well. Our cake was late coming out and Jim did a great job of adjusting to make sure we got to dancing. And boy did we dance. We had a mix of 20-somethings and 50-somethings but Jim kept us all out on the dance floor all night with a great mix of music everybody could enjoy.

Fourth Estate was a great choice for our wedding. Good price, everything we wanted, no hassle, and made for a fantastic evening.

We had the best experience with Fourth Estate Audio. We were planning our wedding from out of state and Fourth Estate was very easy to work with. They responded extremely quickly to all our questions via telephone and email. Their prices were excellent and the service we received was incredible.
The DJ played most if not all of the songs we requested and did a terrific job choosing music to fit the crowd and get everyone on the dance floor. Our DJ did the music for our ceremony and reception and did terrific with both - I would recommend them to anyone!!

Jay was Fantastic from the day we first met all the way to our wedding day. If you are looking for a stress free and affordable DJ service, Fourth Estate is who you need to hire. Jay was friendly, professional, and polite to all my guests. He came in and did his job and followed our dinner schedule deligently. Everything went smooth because he was very well prepared. He even made sure he had the pronunction of our Asian parents' name correct which he did a great job in doing. He also delivered in promising to have a good amount of people on the dance floor at the end of the evening. Thanks, Jay!

Our DJ was Jay Congdon, the President of the Company, and he was incredibly responsive and professional during the entire planning process. He kept us informed when we were deciding whether to use him or not, and met with us to discuss the evening. All of my emails to him were answered promptly and cohesively. He knows well how to structure an event. During the wedding he was good. He mixed up our first dance and the father/daughter dance, which was a bummer. But he didn't talk much and let the music play. The dinner music was different than I requested, but it was fine. Altogether a good DJ.

Jay was the perfect pick to DJ our ceremony and reception. We had several very specific requests and he was easy to communicate with. His execution of our event was flawless. He adhered to our must play list (and must not play list) and blended it with the perfect mix of songs that kept people on the dance floor all night long. I had even forgotten I wanted to play a song and in the middle of the party, approached him with my iPhone, and he was able to seamlessly integrate the song on my iPhone into the mix. His audio equipment is really awesome, the music doesn't blow you or your guests out and you can hear conversations, even on the dance floor.

Jay was great - I recommend his services unequivocally.

We had the best exerience with Fourth Estate Audio. Not only was Jay the owner really organized and easy to work with, our DJ Scott was amazing. He was on time, organized and really new how the keep everyone dancing. I highly reccomend this company and DJ Scott.

We very much enjoyed the service we received! Jay was great and did everything how we asked!

Got to work with Jay personally with our wedding. He was very helpful in the process. Everything was great and got everyone dancing.

Jay was fantastic in every respect, from the first call to discuss plans to the last call for a song at the reception. Jay offered advice for types of music during cocktails and dinner versus for dancing. He provided music that pleased our guests aged from 65 to 25 and the dance floor was busy. Jay's professional attitude, easy style, and quiet confidence were very reassuring to us. His choice of lighting colors was perfect and the light cans were unobtrusive. Lastly, his Bose sound system can not be beat! It is compact and fills the room with music but that does not have to be at ear-blasting volumes, although it can if that is what you really want. It can be very loud but it does not need to be obnoxiously loud to fill the room with just the right volume and clarity of tones and vocals. We were very happy with the sound system, lighting, and Jay for our ceremony, cocktail hours, and dinner/reception. A perfect evening all around! Thanks Jay!

Jay was so easy to work with!! He was very accommodating to our requests and our guest's request. He was very professional and made our day easy! We also enjoyed that he gave us a flash drive to download any extra music we would like. He also offers lighting at a GREAT cost that set our room apart. He was able to keep the night moving without relying on us. He did an amazing job!!!

Jay was a fantastic DJ! Our guests absolutely loved all of the music he played, and he was awesome about playing our guests' requested songs. Seeing as both my husband and I are music teachers, we took this part of the reception very seriously...and we were definitely not disappointed!

Our DJ, Scott, made our wedding reception such a lively party. He played great music that kept the guests happy while still adhering to our guidelines. He was extremely friendly and professional.

I have nothing but POSITIVE things to say about Jay and 4th Estate Audio.

Throughout the entire process Jay was easy to deal with and very responsive to all my questions.

My wife and I did not give Jay a lot of songs to go off of for our list (maybe 10). We knew this would make it a little more difficult on him, but we figured that is why we hired him and he could just "go with the flow" as the night went on. That is exactly what Jay did. The dance floor was not empty at any point the entire night!

I have some friends getting married next year, and you can bet I will be giving them Jay and 4th Estate Audio's information.

Thank you Jay for being such a professional yet still having fun.

Our DJ Joel was fantastic. Absolutely no complaints. Thanks again for making our day so special.

Scott was amazing!! I couldn't have had a better DJ then him! Family & friends had a blast. He was so good he even got the "non-dancers" on the dance floor. It was great to see the families come together. He helped make our reception perfect! I highly recommend Fourth Estate Audio, you will not be disappointed.

They were great to work with and answered our questions whenever we had them. Our dj checked all the name pronunciations and songs we wanted for the whole night. The only problem we had was when I asked him to make an announcement at the last minute and he must not have heard me clearly but our best man fixed it and we moved on. Over all we enjoyed working with him.

Jay did an awesome job and he couldn't have been more helpful. We received numerous compliments on how fantastic the music was. We highly recommend Fourth Estate for your wedding!

Jay was an excellent dj. Timing was perfect for ceremony and kept our dance floor full. Everyone had the time of their life as many people commented " best wedding ever".

Jay did a fabulous job. We picked a bunch of songs we liked and told him that they were suggestions and to play what he thinks will please the crowd. I don't know if it was our song choices, his song choices, or our fabulous family and friends, but everyone was dancing the whole night long. He reminded us when we should start things, like first dance, parent dance, bouquet toss, and was flexible to changes/mishaps.

Jay at Fourth Estate really did a fantastic job for us. He was easy to contact and to work with before the wedding. His equipment was top notch and his introductions were very professional sounding. Music was great and kept people on the dance floor.

Fourth Estate Audio and our DJ Jay did an amazing job! We needed to incorporate some specific songs into the reception and Jay was so accomodating and flexible! That flash drive was very helpful! Lots of people complemented the selection of music and we had a great time dancing!! I would totally recommend this company!

Jay was absolutely amazing. Our guests were on the dance floor all night. He was so professional and responsive. Everyone said we threw an amazing party. That wouldn't have been the case without Jay. He was exceptional at being the master of ceremonies. We had an amazing time and an unforgettable reception.

LOVED Fourth Estate Audio. People are still commenting about how awesome our DJ was. A great value for the price. We couldn't be happier!!!

Fourth Estate Audio was amazing! They did a really great job for our music at the reception. They were very very easy to work with. Jay was our DJ, and he did an awesome job. He understood our crowd while still trying to play our requests, and our dance floor was hopping from the very first song to the end of the evening! Jay communicated well, both before and during the wedding, and his experience really showed! Very very professional as well. Why spend thousands on a DJ when Fourth Estate can give you the best DJ services you could be asking for? For the value, we could not have asked for better. Thanks Jay for a great experience, and I hope you at least take the time to check them out!

We had probably the best experience I could have hoped for with a wedding DJ when it came to Fourth Estate Audio. I can't speak for the quality of any of his other DJs, but I think we really lucked out and got Jay himself as our DJ. He was courteous, played a wide array of music, and even tailored the selection to the primary age group that was present at the time. When the night started off, and there were more of the great aunts and grandparents, there were more older songs; as they started trickling out, the primary music advanced a couple decades until it was mostly tailored to us younger folk at the end of the night. Jay did a fantastic job keeping people on the dance floor, and everyone had an absolute blast. He approached my wife and I when he needed to verify something or to corral us in for the introductions/dances, but otherwise was unobtrusive. He was also very approachable by the guests, and worked to accommodate them.

I can say with certainty that I'll never use another DJ and I'll be recommending Fourth Estate Audio to anyone I know that gets married in the future.

My fiancee and I heard a Fourth Estate Audio DJ at a friend's wedding in May 2009. When it came time to find our own DJ we contacted Fourth Estate Audio first and once we knew they could play our date we stopped looking and booked them right away.

Jay Congdon, president of Fourth Estate, was our DJ. Throughout the entire process he was available, professional and extremely easy to work with. His web site is extremely easy to navigate and made the information sharing process (songs, ceremony information, special requests, wedding party info, etc.) a breeze.

Our wedding was held outside at a forest preserve with no access to electricity. Jay arranged for the generator (which I never heard ONCE all day!). He also gave us the option of doing it, but I'm glad he proactively took that off our "to-do" list. Volume for the ceremony and the reception was perfect. Never once did I feel like the music was too loud or too soft. Knowing that our event was a less formal occasion than most weddings, Jay called to ask about my preference for his attire for the day. His pricing is very reasonable and I don't believe I could have gotten a better DJ anywhere.

The dancefloor was busy all afternoon. I had a great time! My friends and family had a great time! The next day my sister told me the DJ was 'great' and wanted to know if I told him in what order to play the songs (I did not). With over 40 years experience Jay instintively knows how to mix the music to keep things going and to provide little breaks when needed.

Next time I need a DJ or anyone I know needs a DJ, I'll be calling Fourth Estate Audio.

Mr. Jay Congdon did an outstanding job at our wedding. He had no problems being a little early, making sure the music was flowing along with the drinks before all of the guests arrived.

Overall my wife and I would recommend Fourth Estate Audio because of their professional and courteous service. Our wedding day would not have been a success without Fourth Estate!

Our DJ was GREAT!!! He had no problem getting people to the dance floor, He was fun, got involved with our guests, and played all the music we requested without skipping a beat. Our DJ exceeded our expectations and we would absolutely use their service for future celebrations. You can not go wrong with this DJ.

THANK YOU Fourth Estate Audio!

Sincerely,
Angelica and Jose

Fourth Estate really lived up to the business ethic they outline in their website. They were professional, straight forward, organized, helpful, and in my opinion, an excellent value. Our DJ put in a lot of extra time talking with me about the music and finding songs. He even found some polish polka songs for my husband! I think 4th estate would be great for someone who has a lot of songs picked, and also those that have no idea and would prefer the DJ to pick all songs. They'll really help you out either way.
Our reception room was rather small, and after getting all the tables in the room, the dance floor was a lot smaller than we had anticipated. But everyone loved the music so much they were literally dancing in the aisles!! It was a fun atmosphere without being cheesy or a dance club. Thanks to 4th estate for a memorable night for all!

Jay Congdon, President of Fourth Estate Audio, was the DJ at our 5/8/10 wedding and he was fantastic! He was incredibly easy to work with, called when he said he would, played the music we requested, the specific songs we requested, do not play anything on our "no play" list, had a good sound system and had a crowded dance floor the entire evening. Everyone loved the music and we couldn't have been happier. If we ever need a DJ or need to recommend a DJ, he will be our only phone call. Thanks Jay!!!!!

We hired Fourth Estate Audio for our 4/17/10 wedding and couldn't have been happier. Jay Condon - the President - was our DJ. He was professional and courteous and kept the entire reception flowing. A great value for the money. He played all of our requested songs, and read the audience to know what to keep pleasing the crowd. We couldn't be happier that we hired Fourth Estate Audio.

Fourth Estate Audio did a very professional job at our wedding. Jay, the owner, was very responsive leading up to the wedding, always responding to emails within the same day. Our DJ was Larue Lindsay who was extremely punctual, responsive, approachable and friendly. His enthusiasm for our choice of music filled me with confidence and we felt that the company made a great choice in their DJ selection. Throughout the wedding he played a great selection of his own picks, our playlist and was very responsive to request. Guests had so much fun dancing and didn't stop until the very last minute!

Fourth State Audio did a 5 star job and they come very highly recommended.

Fourth Estate did a great job at our wedding. They were extremely reasonably priced, and the online song selection/preferences worksheet was simple and fast! The DJ stayed an extra half hour the night of the event because everyone was having a great time! If anything, I would say he was a little too stringent with the song selection - taking the set list a little too literally. I had to tell him several times to play any song our guests requested regardless of what our "preferences" may have been. But, if you're a bride who wants a lot of control over your music, this is definitely the group for you!

When researching Djs for my upcoming wedding I was pretty picky. I have a background in Radio Broadcasting and didn't want just anyone being the DJ at my wedding. I wanted a real professional. Fourth Estate Audio ended up being just that. They are passionate for what they do but at the same time its not "just a hobby"...its their business and its run classy. I worked with Jay Congdon. Mostly everything was done for email during the past year. He always remembered who I was and was always helpful. The response time for emails was wonderful! I was not just another number. I always felt well taken care of. I wanted specific songs played for my ceremony and Jay was great at listening to my request and always consulting me first. If you are looking for a DJ for your wedding reception, ceremony, or any other party event book this company now!!! You wont be sorry! I have been to many weddings/parties where its just "some company" and the bride and groom are always disappointed. This company has so many years experience and it really shows. A great feature is their one line song list. You can point and click to create your playlist in the privacy of your own home on your own time. Will always recommend this DJ!

Overall, I thought this DJ company provided great service.

I thought that Jim over at Fourth Estate Audio did a fantastic job on our wedding reception at a great price. Even though their website might not be the most current, Jim was very professional and put us both at ease from the first time we met. There was nothing 'cheesy' about working with him. Our reception went very well and everyone stayed on the dance floor all night. I would definitely recommend them!

This is a small DJ company that is run very well. The owner of the company actually did our wedding himself and he was fantastic! His name is Jay Congdon. They allowed me to create a whole list of songs that I wanted to play, as well as marking certain songs as DO NOT play. He also took requests of guests at the wedding. This company was a fantastic find for me, as I was trying to plan my wedding on a budget. Most great DJs are much more expensive, however because they run this business out of the President's house and not in some fancy building they pay rent for, they can afford to give great service at a great price. I highly recommend them.

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Jay Congdon is the president of this company, which is just a small company he runs out of his house essentially. He did our reception himself and he was fantastic. Great DJ voice, great music, played everything we asked for and was wonderful to all the guests all night. He is priced very fairly, we only paid $675 for 5 and a half hours of having him there. Very hard to find that price for the quality he gave us elsewhere.

Fourth Estate is top notch! They were on time and kept the party going! I would highly recommend them to everyone.

They sounded very qualified and knowledgeable with their services. However, they were not. Loud music was played during our vows, they did not have the traditional "Here comes the bride" wedding music, and the songs we requested they did not play. When others took charge things got done. If it was left up to him nothing would be done.

The best part of their services was when he introduced the wedding party with last minute updates.

Scott Andre was tremendous! He played everything we wanted and nothing we didn't! He wasn't obtrusive and he kept the dance floor full. He was great and it was a great value! Highly Highly Recommended!!!!!

DJ was fantastic! Highly recommmended

Chicago Wedding DJ has an outstanding reputation among wedding vendors and provides top notch music services for brides. Would definitely refer him for DJ services.

Fourth Estate Audio they are a joy to work with and I highly recommend them to all my clients. A good DJ is needed to get and keep the party going and Fourth Estate Audio will help you party all night long!

Chicago Wedding DJs plays beautiful music that will surely bring you and the one you love closer on your special day.