Okyne Medialab, Inc.

Looking for a wedding DJ? Your search has ended!!

Seriously, I do not even know where to begin.

When I walked in that ballroom and saw Al there I was sooooo excited! From day 1 when I met Al at the bridal show I knew I had to have Okyne Medialab DJ our wedding. The style and vibe this company gave off was exactly what we were looking for.

After our first meeting it just confirmed my first instinct. Al was very organized and detailed and sent us our link to our website where we could update our song list, account, etc. It was all very easy to follow and since we are so internet savvy these days it was definitely a plus in my book to have that online event planner.

Then came our second and final meeting where I threw at Al a ton of info, including names and songs and special requests, etc. I had no doubt in my mind that Al, or whoever our DJ was, would hit it all spot on.

As far as the wedding itself, the party was AMAZING! The dance floor was PACKED the entire time. We had a special dance and I gave him the CD and he burned it in his computer right there and the dance was flawless. Usually at weddings I have been to they have some songs that people dance to and then others that people will take a break to and then return at another song, but every song that was played had people dancing and laughing and enjoying themselves (even my granparents!). Al was so professional and on top of everything! He kept cluing us in on the next order of events and everything went sooo smoothly even with our costume change! I have never heard sooo many amazing comments on a DJ and the dance party at a wedding in my life and I plan events for a living.

So trust me when I say this, Okyne Medialab DEFINITELY is my number 1 referral for all my events and friends weddings, etc. If I am going to these events I am looking for a party and without a doubt that is what you will get with these guys!

Thanks so much and I am just so happy with the entire day. Every bride should feel this way about their wedding and that is why you should definitely choose Okyne!

We were so happy with Okyne Medialab. Al was our dj and he did a great job. We received so many compliments from our guests about him. He is not cheesy at all and plays the music you and your husband want to hear. We filled out a must play and a do not play list which he stuck to which was nice. I DID NOT want to hear the chicken dance at my wedding! He's a good guy and easy to talk to which was nice too. We highly recommend.

Okyne Media was one of the best parts of our wedding. We met with our Dj and he got ot know our personal style and our vision for the ceremony. We stated no group dances and he complied. he also let us pick our dinner music and several other songs and filled in the rest of the time with great, fun songs in the right genre. Everyone danced from the first song to the very last and stated how great the DJ was. It was a huge p[art in a very special night. We recomened them to all of our friends and most have used them and had the same great experience. Okyne media is perfect and you should use them if you can!!

Okyne Media lab’s president, Al Okyne personally DJ’d our wedding and did an amazing job. He was very professional, yet fun throughout the night. During the whole planning process, he was personable and down to earth, and made the whole experience easier on us. The website is very user friendly, and helped us keep our planning organized. It all paid off in the end because the dance floor was packed from the first to the last song. Our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been to, due the constant flow of good music. They completed our wedding reception vision perfectly.
-Brad and Lindsay (married 10/17/09)

Okyne media lab is awesome! They are very professional and easy to work! They seem to really love what they do and it shows! Everyone that attended my wedding loved the music! The dance floor was packed from the first dance until the very last dance! Al, the president personally DJ our wedding and he created a perfect musicial atmosphere Thank you!!

We highly recommend Okyne Medialab for your wedding DJ! They are an awesome bunch of people who are super professional and very fun to work with. They did an excellent job and everything that we asked of them! They are not you typical cheesy wedding DJ and my guest are still talking about the great music at our wedding! Al, the owner is very personable and great to work with. Seriously, you cannot go wrong if you hire Okyne Medialab for your wedding!!

Okyne Medialab did an absolutely phenomenal job at providing the perfect vibe that we were looking for at our wedding. Our dance floor was packed all night long and we still get compliments on how much fun everyone had. My husband and I got the whole package which included the video montage...I will be able to watch that video for the rest f our marriage and still feel the same feelings I did right when when we got married. I recommend Okyne Medialab to anyone who wants to have as good of a wedding as we did...

We really loved working with Okyne Media. The prep process with Al was so easy and convenient and our DJ, Matt, did an absolutely amazing job at our wedding! From the beginning of the night he did an excellent job of introducing himself, lining everyone up for the entrance and making the night flow so smoothly. At one point he really stepped up and helped us with the order and timing of things and made the whole night run perfectly. I've had multiple comments from a wide age range of guests who commented on the music for the evening. The dance floor was PACKED all night long and Matt did an excellent job of making that happen. So, we just wanted to say thank you - we loved working with Okyne Media and especially Matt.

Would HIGHLY recommend using Al and the rest of the guys at Okyne Medialab. I've been to several weddings that they have dj'd at so I didn't even hesitate to hire them for ours. The dance floor was packed all night. I love that I got to put in my music preferences and talk to my dj before our event. Therefore, the music was tailored to our tastes and not some premade mix. I believe you get what you pay for and they were worth every penny.

My husband and I hired Okyne Medialab for our wedding in the fall. We had met other DJ's and didn't feel like they understood what we wanted. That was definately was not a problem when I met with Al. He seemed to understand exactly what kind of music we wanted to hear and started playing examples on his laptop right away. He and Stacy were on top of everything and stayed in contact all the way up to our wedding. We were assigned DJ Jimmy and couldn't have been happier. He followed our online planning form to perfection and had our dance floor packed all night long. We received several compliments from our guests on how fun the music was to dance to. If you want a DJ you can count on to make your planning stress free and deliver results, this is it.

AL is the best DJ we could have asked for! He and his wife Stacy are incredible to work with through the whole process. We had the dance floor packed all night :) We have been to several weddings now with Okyne DJ'ing and they are perfect whether you are a guest or the bride and groom! I would highly recommend them!

I used Okyne Medialab for my Sept 2011 wedding. I met with Al Okyne twice and emailed with his wife, Stacy, a handful of times over a course of a few months before the wedding. They were FANTASTIC! Al is super personable -- the kind of guy that could sell ice to an Eskimo (or whatever the saying is), but not in a sleazy salesman way. He's more the kind of guy you want to immediately befriend and have beers with, and someone that you trust ... with your wedding.They had a great package for weddings, one (very reasonable) price for unlimited time. It was so much easier than having to navigate different levels of service, which got dizzying when trying to compare other DJs. Okyne also offers other services like uplighting, ceremony music, video montage, etc. Al does a great job of letting you know what's available and what he thinks makes for a great wedding but does not try to up-sell you or pressure you into spending unnecessary money.While I never met Stacy directly, she was the main point of contact (via emails). It was really nice to have someone that followed up on emails, sent reminders, and was responsive whenever I had questions, big or small. Her emails were always professional and personal ... I never felt like I was getting a form letter. She really seemed genuinely happy to help. My DJ was Drew and he was as amazing as Al and Stacy. He was a perfect wedding DJ -- meaning he knew how to emcee the event, he knew how to work the dance floor, and he was professional, courteous, and fun. I didn't have a day-of planner so there wasn't anyone in charge of the master schedule per se. I feel like despite this fact Drew, along with my caterer and venue contact, really helped move the evening along. I even had a short cultural ceremony during my reception that required, at last minute, for a CD to be played, the lights to be turned on, etc, and to my knowledge, Drew was super helpful in completing those tasks. So accommodating and flexible!I honestly couldn't have made a better choice for a DJ. I have no complaints at all. Not even some nit-picky detail. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. Also, I happen to know Okyne Medialab was (coincidentally) the DJ at two other friends' weddings right around mine and both of those couples were as pleased as I was.If you're looking for a DJ, at the very least, meet with Al. I guarantee he'll have your business before the end of the meeting and that you won't be sorry![Note: I found my vendors through online recommendations so I am posting the same review for each of my vendors on the sites I used. Perhaps it's a bit lazy to just copy-and-paste, but I wanted to make sure I covered my bases ... Just wanted to point this out so no one thought it was a scam or fake. Cheers!]

We had a fantastic time at our wedding!! Matt was absolutely wonderful and we could not have asked for more from a DJ. He far exceeded our expectations in every aspect. He was so helpful and kept checking in with us to make sure things were going as planned and to offer assistance with anything else that we needed. He was also incredibly professional and thorough in getting everyone's names correct and keeping our large wedding party organized (so we could just relax and enjoy!). We will certainly be recommending Okyne to anyone who needs a DJ.

The 5-Star reviews don't lie! The best decision we made for our wedding - couldn't be happier that we found Okyne! Al and Stacy were fabulous and such a joy to work with! They did our ceremony music as well...the planning forms they have online couldn't have been easier - especially for a detail freak like myself! My husband and I are totally the "we can't stand wedding dj's" people and Okyne couldn't have been on our same page any more! FABULOUS! DJ Alan kept the music rocking all night and even showed up some of our guests with his break dancing talents - one of the highlights of the night! We have received so many comments that we had the best DJ ever - thanks ALAN & Okyne!

Being slight music snobs, my wife, Alison, and I took choosing a DJ for our wedding very seriously. We both have very powerful connections to music and knew the DJ could either make or break the mood. I was honestly a bit skeptical we could find the perfect DJ. Then we met Al. Within 5 minutes, we were 100% put at ease. He had the answers before we could ask the questions (and we had a lot of questions). And from talking with us, he knew what we wanted and explained his plan for making it happen. Oknye Medialab has a very intuitive and rich online music selection tool that made requesting music a cinch. But the best part was we knew we could give Al the freedom to go outside our selects and put together an incredible playlist. He did. Throughout the night, the compliments regarding the music did not stop. Everyone had a blast and the dancefloor was quite the popular place to be - thanks to Al. But I have to say, as awesome as the music was, his service was equally impressive. From making sure the lighting was perfect to helping us coordinate the speeches, Al was a true professional and a joy to have at the event.

Okyne Medialab was truly a pleasure to work with! From our first meeting with Al, I knew that Okyne Medialab would be the DJ for our wedding. Working with Al, and Stacy was such a breeze. They were very professional, prompt and listened to what we told them. We also recieved Matt as our DJ and OMG was he amazing. Without Matt, our ceremony and reception would have been rough and not as fun. We recieved so many compliments on the song selections and the dancing that occurred at the reception, in fact 3 people told me that it was truly the most fun reception they have ever been to! Matt, knew exactly what to do and when to do it and we thank Matt and the rest of Okyne Media Lab for making our dream wedding come true!

I can't say enough great things about okyne media lab! Our dj johnathan was amazing. Not only did he keep the dance floor packed, he was very personable and you could tell it was very important to him that our guests were having a good time, he was not just there to work. He checked in with us several times throughout the night to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. We really appreciate the professionalism from Johnathan and okyne media lab, and would recommend them in a heartbeat!

Thank you so much Stacy, Al and Okyne Medialab for all you have done for Brian and I on our September 3, 2011 wedding and throughout the entire planning process. Thank you for your support and helping us to feel relaxed and assured. You BOTH have been more than professional … rather like friends. One of our BEST decisions we made in our wedding hiring, was the day we hired you. It is three weeks after our wedding and we are STILL receiving daily compliments and kudos for how great our DJ and entertainment was and how great the music selections were. The dance floor rocked for hours and that was the first wedding we’ve ever attended where ALL of the guests danced non-stop throughout the entire evening and even requested an encore for the DJ to stay one more song after the night was over. (BTW thank you for doing that!) Brian and I sincerely appreciate everything you have done for us. We are so glad we paid extra to retain Al exclusively as our DJ. It was well worth the additional fee. Al is classy, sharp, witty, hip, fun and elegant all mixed in one. You can’t ask for a better person to set the stage for your wedding night. You brought our vision to reality. In addition to serving as ongoing references, if there is anything that we can do for you aside from promoting the heck out of Okyne Medialab through word of mouth, please say the word. For anyone considering having the BEST entertainment for their Chicago events, Al Okyne and his incredible staff is your answer! Look no further!!!!!!Cheers and thank you … from the bottom of our hearts, Nicole and Brian Frain

OKyne was very responsive, rarely an hour went by before an email was answered. They were very tech saavy too! They kept the night flowing and kept everyone on the dance floor! Erich was very nice and did a great job! I would highly recommend them for your event!

I was beyond pleased with the service Okyne Medialab provided for our wedding. To me, the DJ and music were one of the most important parts of my wedding. I wanted the dance floor to be packed all night and that's exactly how it turned out. Okyne Medialab was great to work with from our first meeting with Al to follow up after the wedding. When we first met with Al, my husband and I walked away knowing we would pick them to provide our DJ service. Al is very professional and personable. He explains their process in depth and really listened to what we were looking for in a DJ. We were assigned Jonathan as our DJ and I was really pleased that he took the time to meet with us before the wedding so he really understood what we were looking for. Jonathan was absolutely amazing. We couldn't have had a better DJ. Jonathan is extremely professional, positive, personable, and did a great job keeping everything on time and in line with our detailed schedule for the reception. He kept our guests on the dance floor all night long and did a great job feeling out the vibe of our guests and what they were looking for in terms of music. Every time I stepped away from the dance floor I found myself running back because another song I couldn't miss dancing to was being played. He also dealt with all of our guests/wild family members who felt the need to step behind the DJ booth or grab the microphone for an impromptu toast/speech in a very calm and professional manner. Several of our guests came up to me during the wedding or after with compliments about the music. Okyne Medialab is definitely not your typical wedding DJ company, so if you're looking to blow your guests away with great music from start to finish then I would suggest working with Okyne.

5 out 5! They were amazing from begging to end. I loved how up to date with technology, music and general industry knowledge they were. Highly recommended if you like to dance and have fun!

Al was the best DJ a couple could ever ask for! He has an unbelievable personality, is the master of ceremony, organized and handles everything that comes his way. He's extremely professional, without being stuffy. The backend technology Okyne uses will allow every detail of your wedding to be handled well before you the day. Okyne trumps all other vendors you with hands down! Thanks for everything!

We chose Okyne Medialab for our August 27th wedding and they were AMAZING! From start to finish they were hands-down the best, and easiest, wedding vendor we worked with. They have a great online planning tool and go out of their way to answer any questions you may have throughout the planning process. Al even scheduled a Skype meeting with my then fiancé and I as we were planning the wedding from PA.When the big day arrived, DJ Matt kept people young and old on the dance floor all night (which is exactly what we wanted) - people can't stop talking about how great the music was! Matt even went so far as to work with our on-site coordinator to make sure we stayed on schedule throughout dinner - I know this wouldn't have happened without him there!I would recommend Okyne Medialab (and DJ Matt) to anyone looking for a DJ for any type of event without hesitation and would use them in the future for any event of my own!

We had a great experience with Okyne Medialab! Erich was our wedding DJ, we were absolutely THRILLED with how things turned out. He did such an awesome job playing our playlists that we made for the cocktails/dinner and he did a great job with the family/wedding party introductions. We also could not be happier with the songs he played for the dancing. We had three solid hours of dancing and the dance floor was packed the whole time. I think he played every single one of our "love it/like it" songs and didn't play anything that was on the don't play list or anything even similar to the don't play songs. He also made excellent decisions on the songs that he added in on his own to keep the dance floor packed. It really was great--certainly one of the highlights of our wedding and we kept talking on our honeymoon about how he ended up being our favorite wedding vendor person :).

We used Okyne Medialab, with Al as our DJ, for our August, 2011 wedding and could not have been happier. We booked Al right away as our DJ, which they allow you to do by paying a fee/tip upfront. We decided he was the best fit for us after reading about his passion for music and his business model. Without hesitation I can say that Al was the BEST part of our wedding! We had never met with Al, but had skyped with him before the wedding, and emailed several times. When we walked into our wedding ceremony and Al was set up and ready to go, and the music went off without a hitch, we knew it was going to be a good night.We were married at The Westin in Lombard, and to say wedding coordinator was a challenge to work with would be an understatement. However, Al's personality and professionalism is EXACTLY what we needed (and were lacking from our coordinator). He had the entire wedding party where they needed to be when they need to be there, he got my husband and I our first drinks, and when our wedding coordinator failed to give him the correct line up of our speeches (music began to play again when our Maid of Honor was about to give her speech) I looked at Al from across the room and without a moment of hesitation Al knew exactly what I needed. He immediately transitioned the music off and announed the next speaker. Having someone that was so intune with my husband and I was an absolute bonus that I didn't expect. As for the dancing...there was NOT a moment that the dance floor was not packed! People of all generations were enjoying all the music playing. When he wasn't playing requested songs, AL picked great music, and was just a blast to work with. After the wedding, I couldn't believe how many people called to say how awesome our dj was!!! One of the things that sold me on Okyne were the reviews written by people who had hired Okyne and how much their guests loved their dj. So when that happened to me, I was just blown away. After the wedding, AL even contacted us to let us know that he picked up something that was left behind at the reception, and was mailing it to us. This is the kind of person Al is. He goes above and beyond just the job of a DJ. Al is professional, FUN, friendly, CREATIVE, talented, and a great business man. When you talk to Al, you honestly feel that you are talking to an old friend. Al is just such a cool guy!The other part of the staff that we worked with as well, were just as wonderful. Stacy was great at handling all of of the paperwork, contracts, and billing. Always willing to answer all quesitons we had. Ashley with whom we booked Okyne through, was also great. She went through all of the DJ's the online tools, and really did a great job selling the company.Planning a wedding is stressful, and putting your special day into the hands of others can add to that stress. If you hire Al as your DJ, you will have absolutely NOTHING to worry about. Al Okyne is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt worked his tail off and still we all had lots of fun!!! I think even Matt was having fun!! they did everything right!!

After our wedding, we got constant emails, texts, FB messages, and comments from people saying how much fun they had on our reception, and Matt, our DJ from Okyne, was a huge reason why. He did an incredible job and we would recommend Okyne to any engaged couple in a heartbeat. Al and Stacy are extremely buttoned-up, and allowed this part of the wedding planning process to be extremely worry-free. They did an incredible job on our photo slideshow, as well.

We used them for our wedding at Armour House in Lake Forest, IL. We were lucky enough to book Al, the owner, as our DJ for the night. We met with you a few DJs in the beginning and what stood out the most to us was the level of professionalism and positive energy from Al. His wife, Stacey, is excellent at responding VERY quickly to all emails and requests. We loved their online format...it allows you to have complete control of the song choices. However, if you are like us and want to trust it to professionals to set the mood of the party, you can also just choose songs to give him an idea of what you like. Very user friendly. They will go over your timeline in detail so you have nothing to worry about on your wedding day. Our reception was awesome!They also did our ceremony music for an outdoor wedding, and even put together a slide show that we used at our rehearsal dinner and during cocktail hour (we rented plasma TV from them to play the video).Music is most important when you think of DJ, but also remember that this is the person who will be announcing the bridal party, toasts, etc. Al is a classy guy who will show up with a polished look and discreetly work his magic so seamlessly you wonder at the end of the night how things flowed so easily. We have nothing but good things to say about our experience!!!

Al and Stacy at Okyne Media Lab were incredibly organized and thorough when helping us prepare for our July wedding. Their online database of songs (to which they do allow you to add a bit) is extensive. The DJ that they assigned to us was a great match, and our guests commented frequently throughout the night about how awesome he was. Jonathan worked nearly every song from my lengthy list into a great party mix. As someone who was sold on an iPod/sound system reception in order to have full control over the playlist, Okyne Media Lab was a fantastic alternative. They took care of every planning detail, let me have tons of creative control, and I never had to worry about potential technical issues had we gone with the un-manned iPod.Many thanks!

From our first meeting with Al to our wedding night, working with Okyne Medialab was so easy and stress-free. Meeting with Al whether in person or via Skype was simple, using the online tool made decision making easy, and conversing with Stacy was refreshing.We have heard nothing but great feedback about our wedding, and our DJ, Jimmy. My cousin, who is getting married in Raleigh in October, wants the playlist! Jimmy definitely kept the dance floor PACKED the entire night...and even played longer than expected. Not only were our friends on the dance floor as soon as the music started, but my parents also were pleased with the song selection as their friends and siblings danced throughout the entire night as well. Jimmy also humored our Kentucky and New Jersey friends and family, and edited the song for our father/daughter dance. He didn't do much talking, and just kept the songs coming, which was exactly what we wanted. If possible, I think that the dancing could have continued into the wee hours of the night! We highly recommend Okyne Medialab for their professionalism and ease when planning a wedding...and to anyone who wants to have a packed dance floor throughout the entire night! Thank you Al, Stacy, and Jimmy!

Dear Okyne! Just a quick note to let you know that you ROCKED THE HOUSE! Our wedding was almost a month ago, and the guests are still talking about the dance floor! I really enjoyed my experience with you guys, from the initial interview meeting, to the congratz email you sent in the end. I really loved your internet website and the "love it, like it, hate it" feature. Really made it easy for me to let you know our style, and our dislikes of music, AND it was so quick and easy. Not to mention the info forms, and timeline. If it wasn't for you guys I don't think I would have been as comfortable with the event, but knowing when and how everything was going to happen made me a happy/easy going bride. The music we chose for the different stages of the ceremony were really special to us, as we lit the unity candle....I was taping my toes to the song, itching to get dancing I guess! I'm telling all my friends about you guys! AL our DJ was awesome, easily accessible, always responded to all the concerns before I could even "concern" about them ...LOL, He was even at our table at dinner asking if we needed a drink, and how we were doing!!!!. and very helpful if I wasn't sure about music. Al loves what he does and it's very evident. Stacy, our email correspondent, felt like a old friend...and was more then on top of everything. Its such a relief to have the questions you email, ready and waiting in your inbox. Anyone planning a wedding knows how hard it is to wait for answers, when you have to juggle life/jobs/house and wedding planning!!!! Since my husband and I grew up in different COUNTRIES, we were really excited about the picture montage slideshow....Sharing our "growing up" pictures was really special. I loved the design to the show too. The Canadians keep razzing me about my coke-bottle glasses! haha, but Americans loved my husbands snaggle tooth when he was 9...so we're even! I know I decided on the montage very late in the game, and you guys didn't bat a lash about my timing! I really appreciate that, and I felt bad to cram it in there like that....THank you thank you for being good sports about it. You guys put the soundtrack to the best day of our lives! The dance floor was amazing! You even got our "Non-dancers" out there! Thank you so much for working with us! We are going to recommend you to everyone! I actually already have to two engaged couples! You run a pristine business, and you should be very proud!

Matt our DJ was fabulous. Our guests had an absolute blast and everyone has been telling us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. They couldn’t believe as soon as the music started the floor was packed and everyone was dancing. My Aunt wanted to send us a thank you because they had such a great time. We can’t thank Matt enough for the service level he provided. I think he was surprised when the kid kept say encore, encore. They didn’t want him to stop. Matt was very professional, definitely up to our high standards and we couldn’t ask for more. They definitely made our special day the best ever.

The DJ was the most important to my husband and he would give Okyne Media Lab a 100 out of 5 if he could. Alan was our DJ and he did not disappoint. The dancefloor was packed all night. My husband's biggest request was that "his music" (Old School Hip Hop) was played for at least the last hour and a half. It was!!! Alan even got out on the dancefloor and was breakdancing with the groomsmen!!! We got so many compliments on the DJ afterwards and would use them for events again!!

Al, and his team at Okyne Medialab were so great to work with. Our DJ, Jonathan, was awesome and we had so much fun at our wedding! Jonathan did a fantastic job of playing our "love it" songs while mixing in several other great songs throughout the night, ensuring people remained on the dance floor. Furthermore, he was so easy-going and fun to work with!! We will definitely recommend Okyne to our friends and families for any future DJ needs at weddings/events/etc.

Are you looking for the best DJ company ever? Do you want to have the best night of your life on at your wedding? Do you want to work with a personal and caring DJ company? DUH! OF COURSE YOU DO! You don't have to search any further, you have found your DJ! We used Okyne Medialab for our recent wedding and we could not have been more pleased. Al and Stacy (the company owners) are there for you every step of the planning process, and the service is so personal! Al meets with you personally to go over every detail of your wedding and make sure that those details are executed to perfection. The DJ at our wedding was Drew and he was awesome as well! He rocked our dance floor all night long and our guests had an amazing time. I should mention that our wedding was also being filmed for a television show and Al, Stacy, and Drew were more than amazing in their professionalism and flexibility in this regard. I should also mention that in addition to being a bride, I also own a wedding planning business. Not only will I recommend Okyne Media lab to my friends and family, but I will be recommending them to all of my clients.Thanks Okyne Medialab! You guys Rock!

I work in the hospitality industry and was referred to Okyne Medialab by a co-worker. We did shop around and interview other DJ's however Al was the best by far. We loved his professionalism, his knowledge of music and he was just downright cool. He completely understood what we were looking for and definitley put our mind at ease. I loved the on-line tools that he has for us to use. Being a control freak with the wedding, it let me take the driver seat in what I thought was one of the most important aspects of the night - the music. However, they are professionals, we didn't pick every song, we just gave them an idea of how we wanted the night to flow and they took care of the rest. I have to say we were crushed when Al was not able to DJ our wedding so we went with Erich and I have to say (sorry Al), he was the absolute best! The flow of the night was amazing, the music choice was incredible and the dance floor was packed. We extended our reception to 1:00 AM, and the dance floor was filled the entire time. One last point that I would like to make, is that I am 30 years old, (29 at the wedding), and I think that our generation is now looking for something more at a wedding. We want it to be an amazing event that is not like any of our friends and we want to incorporate our personality into the night. I really think that great music can make a wedding come to life and stand out, and that is what Okyne Medialab can do. They can bring your college tunes and the mixes from the club to your wedding night and make it an amazing experience. Finally, I have been married for six months now and people still come up to me and say that the music was amazing, they never stopped dancing and that it was the best wedding that they have ever been to.

If you are a BRIDE-TO-BE and you haven't researched Okyne Medialab yet~ you are MISSING out!!! In my opinion your DJ will "make" or "break" your night. Okyne will make sure that your dancefloor stays packed all night. We had people yelling "ONE MORE SONG" at 2:00 a.m.....We planned our entire wedding from Los Angeles- (No easy task) but Okyne was perfect for us. We used the online planning tools and were able to do everything via email and phone! We also had Al do our ceremony music- he did an amazing job! We got married at the hotel and Al was the key to making everything WORK. He did the ceremony music, transitioned to outside cocktail hour and then was ready to rock for the reception...did I mention they can help with your montage and picture shows as well??? OKYNE is seriously the complete package. You need uplighting???...Yep-they have it all covered. Weddings=stress for a bride, no doubt, but Al and team will put you at ease and make sure that everything is done just how you want it! You can relax & enjoy the best night of your life!If I could give more than 5.0 stars I would....

I do not even know how to begin to describe the incredible job that our DJ Erich of Okyne Medialab did for my wife, Katie, and I at our wedding. After meeting with Al, the owner, a couple of times and exchanging several emails with Stacy, the operations manager, we knew that we could expect top notch service from his organization, but even at that Erich really wowed us on our big day. We asked Erich to DJ both our outdoor ceremony and our reception, both of which included live performances by Katie's sister Megan, and he was perfect for both. Megan's vocals sounded flawless and every song at the reception was right on cue - never too loud and never too soft (even during dinner). Our dance floor was packed the entire night and everyone - young and old - had such a great time that they are still talking about it over two weeks later now. Even our other vendors have commented to us on how great Erich was and how they even had a blast at our wedding. The entire Okyne Medialab organization is really top notch and their professionalism is unmatched. No matter what crazy ideas and requests we came up with for Al and Erich, they ensured us that they would be able to do anything that we wanted and then delivered by giving us the most incredible wedding day imaginable. On top of that, Al, Stacy and Erich are genuinely great people and we knew that we could trust them to give us the wedding of our dreams. They certainly went above and beyond that and we would recommend Okyne Medialab to anyone and everyone looking for the perfect DJ. As I told Stacy when she asked us for some feedback, "I think that all we really have is that Okyne Medialab is awesome! We were completely satisfied with everything and we thought that Erich did a perfect job!"

We got married in May 2011. Al and Stacy did an amazing job over the entire year we worked with them. Their professionalism and organization throughout the process was superb, they were always a step ahead of the game. Their use of web based planning tools throughout the process made it easy to plan out the entire event and when the event arrived, Al threw a great party that kept the dance floor packed all night. Thank you Okyne MediaLab for helping make our wedding day special!

This is a great company to work with. They make the whole process very easy and painless. They have an online portal where you select your must play/don't play lists, set-up your order of events, and make requests which is great! Having all of that stuff in one place was awesome. Our DJ was Matt and he gave us exactly what we wanted: no line dances, some classics in the beginning for the old folks, and a nice mix of pop music and more obscure stuff. He kept the dance floor packed all night. As an added bonus, he played the piano during our cocktail hour. Very impressive. I can't recommend these folks highly enough!

We got married in May 2011. Al and Stacy did an amazing job over the entire year we worked with them. Their professionalism and organization throughout the process was superb, they were always a step ahead of the game. Their use of web based planning tools throughout the process made it easy to plan out the entire event and when the event arrived, Al threw a great party that kept the dance floor packed all night. Thank you Okyne MediaLab for helping make our wedding day special!

I have to say a HUGE thank you! EVERY step has been so extremely helpful! We always met with Al, the owner himself, and Stacy was great to work with always being super prompt with emails and questions! When it came to understanding our situation for the up-lighting service we had originally wanted, then couldn't do because of a death in the family, we were very grateful for their empathy.As for the day of, Erich was out of this world! He read the crowd and definitely played what our guests were liking the most! He was very flexible and would let us know what would happen before he did anything! We could not be happier! My husband who is not much of a dancer, was out on the dance floor sooo many times! I was very very grateful for that!Thanks again and again!

Al and Stacy were such a pleasure to work with. Al's love for music came through in planning our wedding. He was great at using our musical tastes to come up with selections for the different parts of the evening. He was also incredibly responsive when people requested songs. When my dad requested "Putting on the Ritz" he not only asked which version my dad preferred, but also somehow managed to smoothly transition from the rock song he was playing. Al watched the dance floor closely and made sure that people were always having fun throughout the night. Thanks Al!

Selecting Okyne Medialab as our DJ company was one of the easiest decisions throughout wedding planning. We were blown away by Al at the first meeting and signed shortly after. I agree with all the positive comments here - the online site interface = awesome/user-friendly/foolproof; Stacy (main POC) = friendly, professional, super timely with responses; quality of music/experience = top notch; price = highly competitive and definitely worth it. Erich was our DJ and he made a special effort to be at our final pre-wedding meeting. He kept the party rocking all night! We got lots of compliments on both the dancing music and dinner hour, and he was committed to bringing the plan we'd mapped out to life. We also utilized the satellite sysem for cocktail hour which was high quality and made for a seamless transition into the ballroom. Thank you, Okyne!

Okyne Medialab provided uplighting for us at our NYE wedding. Their ability to work with our venue and get everything up and ready to go was fantastic! The uplights provided an amazing ambiance. You might not think about budgeting for uplighting, but check out their photos on Facebook. Our wedding ballroom is posted on there. What an amazing difference it made to the decor. This is one thing you really need to consider adding to your special day. Their music services are fantastic as well, we had just opted to get a live band for our holiday wedding.

I just want to let you know that Drew was amazing last night. He did a wonderful job and we were so happy with him. Everyone was asking me what DJ company I used and I was talking you guys up so hopefully I did a good job advertising Okyne Media Lab hahaha Thanks for everything and I hope you had a great New Year !!!!! Stacey

We can't thank you enough for all of your services. From the consultations, to editing the father /daughter song, to getting and keeping our dance floor PACKED the entire night you and Al really provided un-matched service. I would have to say the thing we appreciated the most was how Al really took the reins at the reception, working with the caterer to make sure everything was running smoothly and timely. All I had to do was give a nod and Al knew exactly what to do, it was nice being on the exact same page. Now for the music - the play list was amazing! It was perfect for our crowd which was ALL ages. Al started off with music that was inviting for everyone to get on the dance floor and played music the entire night that kept them on! The way he blended and cut songs and the perfect time was great so you never felt like a song was going on too long. Everyone we have spoke to after the wedding says they have NEVER seen a dance floor that packed and crazy! It was exactly what we wanted! I will absolutely recommend Okyne Medialab to any engaged couple that wants to have an all out AMAZING reception. Thank you for everything! Elizabeth & Anthony Di John

Al Okyne with Okynemedialab was amazing!!! I met Al at a Wedding that I was working a few years back and from the moment I met him, I knew that he would have to do my Wedding when I finally got engaged :) After I got engaged, Al was one of my first phone calls to see his availability! I was lucky to be able to secure Okynemedialab and have Al as my DJ! Both Al and his wife Stacy were absolutely amazing through the entire planning process. They always sent e-mail reminders of our appointments and a follow-up after as well. I was planning my Wedding from out of state and they actually do Skype appointments which I thought was genius!! At our Wedding it was about 15 minutes before the party was supposed to end and no one wanted it to! Al did such an amazing job keeping the party going, so we extended an additional hour an it was the most fun we had all night! I would recommend Okynemedialab to all brides! Thank you so much for making our Wedding night more than we could have ever imagined!!!Love the Volks :) 10-30-10

Erich was our DJ from Okyne Medialab and we could not have been happier with the experience. He kept the dance floor packed the entire night and handled himself in a professional manor at all times. The technology on their website makes picking your songs and detailing the nights events a breeze; it was head and shoulders above the competition.We would/do highly recommend Okyne Medialab for anyone looking for a DJ who is passionate about what they do and dedicated to making your event one to remember.

Okyne Medialab is true to their image; they were precisely the type of DJ company that my wife and I envisioned when we began our search. Al & Stacy Okyne were great people to deal with throughout the entire planning process. They have created a very useful and user friendly online planning platform for their customers to edit as they wish with music choices and timelines for the wedding reception.DJ Erich was our DJ and he was EXACTLY what we had envisioned for our special evening. When we arrived at our reception he immediately walked up and introduced himself to us. Erich was extremely professional and made sure to regularly stop by the head table to give a heads up to my wife and I for upcoming moments (i.e. cake cutting, first dance etc..). Since the big day, we've received a number of compliments from friends and family who attended our wedding about how much they enjoyed the music. He did a phenomenal job mixing up the playlist and incorporating his own style. On a scale of 1-5, both Okyne Medialab and DJ Erich were undoubtedly a 5 rating! If you're considering a DJ for entertainment at your wedding reception, Okyne Medialab MUST be on your list of potential candidates.

Okyne Media Labs were absolutely amazing! We wanted a modern DJ for our wedding who could transition between songs and keep the dance floor going - Erich was awesome and did exactly what we asked for! He was super nice, professional, played great songs, and was honestly a legit DJ (as opposed to the boring wedding DJs who basically play songs from iTunes). Erich even came to our after party and hung out with our wedding party. I'm recommending them to all of my friends and family members, trust me you'll be really happy with them!

Okyne Medialab truly exceeded our expectations and created the ideal environment for everyone to have a blast. Our wedding was so much fun and DJ Jesse kept the dancefloor packed all night long. Al & Stacy go beyond scheduling your date and dj, they genuinely want the customer to be happy and comfortable with their services. We loved the follow-up emails, that really showed us their professionalism. Okyne Medialab's website is very easy to use and it allows you to pick the music you want played among other important details for the special day. From our intial meeting we knew that we were dealing with a professional and reputable company, this was carried out and demonstrated even after our wedding date. Not only did we hire Okyne Media Lab for our dj, we also hired them to place uplights at our venue. Having these glowing lights really added to the fun atmosphere.THANK YOU SO MUCH AL, STACY & DJ JESSE.

Okyne Medialab, Inc, without a doubt, earns every 5star rating in each category. From our initial consultation to the last guest that left our wedding, Okyne Media made it abundantly clear they were there for us. In our minds, and our guests' minds, it was one of the best weddings. Erich rocked the house that night! People tore up the dance floor the entire night and probably would have danced until dawn. Erich worked his magic that evening and mixed a night of music for everyone, from our youngest flower girl to our eldest family member - he even included the Polka we requested!Every person we interacted with at Okyne from Al, the owner, to Stacy the Operations Manager, to Erich our DJ was super helpful, nice, and professional. They made the process simple, easy, and fun and gave us the most memorable night of our lives. Thank you!

Al Okyne was our DJ, as well as our contact person. He was professional at every turn, took a personal interest in the success of our wedding reception, and was admired by everyone. All the guests' comments were positive, from young to old, and they were all impressed by the flow of the evening, which Al took a great deal of responsibility to run smoothly. The music was also fantastic, keeping people on the dance floor until the close. Recommend without any reservations.

Okyne Media Lab was absolutely amazing to us, every step of the process (from initial meeting to the day of our wedding) was very easy and we had abosutely no problems with anything. Al and Stacy were a pleasure to work with and our DJ-Alan was the best and we have nothing but positive things to say about him. Our dance floor was packed all night and people from the another wedding in our banquet hall came over to dance with us because our party was a lot more fun than theirs :)

We both agree.. our FAVORITE vendor to work with. Al is so personable and Stacy gets back to you in a timely manner.. not to mention EVERYONE (especially our DJ Erich) was nice. Our wedding went by smoothly (we danced until 1:30am!), although too fast as any bride may agree. We also got uplighting (made the room warm and gave it a different vibe) and dvd player/screen through them. An overall awesome DJ. You won't be disappointed!

Here's the lead... book Okyne Media Lab, and book them immediately to guarantee availability. If you have already booked a different DJ for your wedding or event, forget the deposit and book Okyne.One question that's asked again & again with a wedding is which elements have the biggest impact on the event, and where to spend money to ensure a fantastic evening. I can tell you without hesitation to immediately book Okyne Media Lab as your DJ. My wife and I went with Okyne Media for our wedding in late August 2010, and couldn't be happier with the entire experience. Don't underestimate the full impact a DJ can have on the event, and no one does it better than Okyne. My wife and I have been to dozens of weddings, and booking Okyne Media Lab was one of the best decisions of our wedding. We had Josh, and he was tremendous throughout the entire evening, cocktail hour to dinner to the dance party. There was not a single moment of the reception where the dancefloor wasn't packed with dancers. We heard from everyone (EVERYONE) about how great the music was at our wedding. Young & old loved the mix, and the party was, dare I say, epic.The system Okyne runs from start to finish is to say the least, impressive. They have a fully interactive Web site for the bride and groom to utilize, and Al (the owner) meets with the couple to run through the entire event multiple times.My wife and I will recommend Okyne Media to anyone and everyone. Loved their services and they helped make our big night even more memorable.

You know your DJ rocks when he can keep 3 generations of people on the dance floor all night long. That's exactly what you will get with Okyne Medialab. Al (the owner) has a great stable of excellent DJs and has a knack for the details. I had extremely high expectations of Okyne and they completely exceeded all of them. Al was our DJ and he was not only the best DJ I've ever seen but he was part wedding coordinator helping us keep the night on track. We gave him an idea of what music we liked and he put together a playlist that kept everyone on the dance floor all night. I got so many compliments from my guests on how fun the party was and how amazing the music was. Al made our life so much easier that day because we knew from meeting with him that he was reliable and he always brought his "A" game. It was a pleasure to work with Al and I would not hesitate to book him for another event.

Al and the rest of the folks at Okyne Medialab made us feel great about our choice to rock the DJ over a live band. A quick summary of things we loved about Okyne Medialab:1 - The Web Site - Easy to use with some very helpful features. 2 - The DJs - Professional, courteous, and they kept the party going until the very end. The dance floor was full the entire time! 3 - The Playlist - A huge variety and very up to date. We found everything we were looking for. Plus, you can add your own stuff! 4 - The Price - We reviewed 2 other DJ services and Okyne was by far the best value and the most flexible.Al and the rest of the folks at Okyne Medialab had a great working relationship with our venue (The Westin River North) and our coordinator. We didn't have to worry about a thing except creating the vibe that made our wedding spectacular!

Okyne Medialab was the best DJ we could have chosen for our wedding. After meeting with many DJs in the Chicago area, we met with Al Okyne and immediately knew they were our team. My wife and I got married Aug 14th, 2010 and DJ Matt from Okyne Medialab was our DJ at the W Lakeshore. Directly from the get go DJ Matt put us at ease. He met us at the cocktail hour, after pictures and said "everything is going great, we are all set - now how can I help you?". The dance floor was packed the entire night, to the point that people were chanting "one more song" at the end of the night (being 1:30am). DJ Matt pleased the crowd by playing one more song. I think we could have gone on all night if the W would have let us. So many people came up to us and couldn’t believe how quickly the night went (great music will do that). Not once did my wife or I have to request or say anything to Matt. He progressed the night perfectly, read what the crowd was feeling and really controlled the party. At numerous points through out the evening even our 80+ year old grandparents were up there dancing.Not to mention did Okyne Medialab provide the best music/MC we could have asked for but they were by far the best vendor we dealt with also (out 8 vendors working the reception). Al and Stacy Okyne (that’s right, how often can you deal directly with the owner) were extremely responsive via email and phone not to mention the many meetings where we sat down with Al in person. Stacy would regularly remind us when payments and planning forms were due. They also have an amazing online planning, payment and song request (play, maybe play, do not play) tool. This came in very handy for my wife and I's crazy busy lives. All I can say is no matter what else you do for your reception be sure to choose OKYNE MEDIALAB as your DJ!!

We Absolutely enjoyed our DJ....he was fantastic!! the music was flowing and our guests were dancing all night..we couldn't keep them off the dance floor..and the price was just right. thanks again!

Okyne Medialab was professional and incredible from start to finish. We decided to meet with them because they had DJed our friends' wedding and we liked the fact that we couldn't remember the DJ, only the music that he played. Five minutes into the meeting there was no question in my mind that we would hire them - the was no comparison with the other DJs we'd looked at. At our wedding, just as at our friends', the DJ stayed in the background and didn't try to steal the spotlight or make cheesy comments, but instead stayed behind his table and spun an awesome set list that had everyone of all generations dancing all night. The music was perfect. We had the opportunity to pick songs we specifically did and did not want played and Al Okyne met with us multiple times and kept in close contact to make sure the night was planned out smoothly. The DJ checked with us multiple times during the night to make sure it was okay to play particular songs or do certain things - he even saw that we were outside on a balcony when he was about to put a block of our "Must Play" songs on, and came out to let us know so that we didn't miss them! Their online tools make the whole process SUPER easy, and NO DETAIL is left out! Al and his team work incredibly hard, with incredible professionalism, to make sure your wedding and reception are totally awesome. They were flexible as we changed some of our details and we wound up having them do the sound for our ceremony as well. They are totally in touch with the music scene and with current culture; they aren't some fortysomething in a bow tie singing songs you don't care about on a keyboard. They worked closely and politely with our other vendors and it was the smoothest process that I could have imagined. I wish I could have hired Al and his team to just plan and orchestrate my entire wedding; they'd be more than capable of it. I'd recommend them to anyone - you will not be disappointed. Friendly, professional, and absolutely amazing at what they do. If you want cheesy and campy, don't hire them. But if you want a well-organized fun event that keeps a smile on everyone's face and feet on the dance floor all night, they're your people. They are a class above in every way.

We hired Al Okyne for our wedding after hearing him rock the dance floor at a friend's wedding last year. He did not disappoint. He has a great knack for reading the dance floor and determining what songs best suit the crowd. He is completely devoid of cheesiness and is equally good at listening to your requests and also creating a great playlist. He's professional throughout the planning process and a pleasure to work with. He's also an all around great guy. We got several compliments about how great our DJ was and even referred him to a friend who plans to use him for her wedding. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed.

If you desire a dance floor that's packed from beginning to end, look no further then Okyne Medialab! My husband and I could not be happier with our dj selection. Al did an absolutely incredible job! Everyone is asking us about our dj, including the resort staff, where our wedding was located. Al and Stacy were such a pleasure to work with the entire time and the day of the wedding, Al kept everything running smoothly; they truthfully do provide so much more than just music. They provide peace of mind and go above and beyond to create a day that I promise, your guests will be talking about for years! Kimberly & Ryan (married 6/5/2010)

We truly enjoyed working with Al, Angel, and everyone else at Okyne. Angel did a fabulous job at our wedding! This was a difficult feat considering it was a bi-cultural ceremony with over 80 guests flying in from Mexico! He was able to play both current English & Spanish songs to ensure both sides got out on the dance floor. We highly recommend Okyne!

Al Okyne was the perfect touch to a perfect day for us! Not only did he listen to everything we had to say about how we wanted the night to run, and fully execute it, but he is genuinely a nice person that really did want to see us have a great reception. I think it means so much more when you can tell that your wedding vendors actually care, and Al fits this criteria to a T! Meeting with Al was a breeze, the website is fantastic, and I feel we got more than our money's worth with Okyne Medialab.

Okyne Media Lab is tremendous! We were extremely worried about finding a good DJ in Chicago - since there are so many to choose from, and we wanted to avoid the "cheese" factor at all costs. Our goal - to have the dance floor packed all night, and Okyne didn't disappoint. They listened to our tastes and played what we (and our guests) liked. The DJ even came to grab me when he played our favorite song so that I was out on the dance floor. I highly recommend Okyne to anyone looking to host a very hip, classy, fun event.

Okyne Media Lab rocks!! From meeting with Al to plan out our music and lighting to DJ Erich playing all our hits and keeping the party going it was awesome. From beginning to end they were professional, entertaining and made the whole experience stress free.Thank you so much for making our night so fun and special!!

The DJ was the best one I have ever seen at a wedding. The guests were dancing the entire time!!! The music was awesome. The owner Al is very personable and will meet you at a Panera for a meeting closest to your home instead of you driving all over. The entire group is young, hip and will meet your needs. My guests were commenting on how great the DJ was!!

Okyne MediaLab was the first DJ company we interviewed and they were also the last! We met with Al, and he was amazing. We knew right from the start that he had the type of djs and service that we were looking for. No cheesy wedding music here - no chicken dance, electric slide, etc. Their website is amazing, and so helpful with the planning of the wedding! The tools are super easy to use and these guys are sooo quick to respond to any questions. Really helpful and great to work with. Erich DJ'd our wedding and we loved him. Great personality and always checking in with us to make sure we liked everything and that everything was running well. I heard from a few guests that he refused their request of the slide and they were a little upset about it, but I told them that that is EXACTLY the reason we hired Okyne!! We didn't want any of that junk played at our wedding!!! I love that Erich knew what we wanted and stuck to it. :) Okyne MediaLab is a wonderful company and I would recommend them to anyone getting married. Look no further than Okyne - they have everything you need for a perfect night. Erich did a great job and Al is running a great company. Have complete faith in Okyne - they are awesome!!!

Okyne Media Labs gave us top notch service and was an excellent DJ at our wedding. Al was our DJ and was professional and organized throughout the whole process. Immediately after the wedding we had someone email us and ask for Okyne's information for two weddings they knew of that were coming up. We had multiple compliments on our choice of DJ and were 100% happy with the service we were given. I would highly recommend using this vendor, they play a good variety of music and honor the requests that you make for "do" and "do not" plays throughout the wedding. They also know how to keep the party going. Our dance floor was completely packed from the very beginning of the night until midnight, when the wedding ended!

Okyne Media Labs gave us top notch service and was an excellent DJ at our wedding. Al was our DJ and was professional and organized throughout the whole process. Immediately after the wedding we had someone email us and ask for Okyne’s information for two weddings they knew of that were coming up. We had multiple compliments on our choice of DJ and were 100% happy with the service we were given. I would highly recommend using this vendor, they play a good variety of music and honor the requests that you make for “do” and “do not” plays throughout the wedding. They also know how to keep the party going. Our dance floor was completely packed from the very beginning of the night until midnight, when the wedding ended!

We just had Al from Okyne MediaLab as our DJ for our wedding last weekend, and couldn't be happier!! He was extremely professional and super organized, and he made sure everything went smoothly with the music that day. Throughout the process, he was quick to respond to our questions and was very accomodating, as we had a lot of Hindi music to work with too. The online tools they supplied were so easy to use and kept us feeling organized too. And we had the dance floor packed the _entire_ time, there wasn't one song that didn't work! We would definitely recommend Al and Okyne Medialab for any events in the future!

Al was awesome! Everyone was dancing and having a great time! He is professional and easy to work with!

Okyne Media lab�s president, Al Okyne personally DJ�d our wedding and did an amazing job. He was very professional, yet fun throughout the night. During the whole planning process, he was personable and down to earth, and made the whole experience easier on us. The website is very user friendly, and helped us keep our planning organized. It all paid off in the end because the dance floor was packed from the first to the last song. Our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been to, due the constant flow of good music. They completed our wedding reception vision perfectly. -Brad and Lindsay (married 10/17/09)

The best thing we did while planning our wedding was hire Okyne Medialab. Our first meeting with Al Okyne, owner of the company was what hooked us. He was so nice, laid back, yet professional at the same time. His presentation was exactly what we were looking for in a DJ. His music selection, style of mixing songs from one to the next, and personality fit the style of wedding we wanted and therefore had. He did not try to push anything on us that we didn't want for our wedding. He listened to us, got to know us and gave us a night we'll always remember. He played music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. He kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Even the older folks were out there cutting a rug until midnight! We interviewed about 5 DJs. Al was the first. He set the bar so high that my now husband and I walked out of each of the other meetings and said " Nope, they're not Al." We liked Al so much, that we requested him to personally dj our wedding. and he did. Thanks Al Okyne! You had us at 'Hello.' You had us at 'Hello.'

Okyne Media Lab is by far the best DJ company I have ever seen. In the past year my husband and I went to 13 weddings, and none of their DJ's even compared to Okyne. They are very affordable, they met with us periodically, kept in touch with us, and helped us create custom song mixes for the entrances and other fun things we did. We also got to make a list of "must play," "play if you can," and "do not play" songs for the reception. During the reception our DJ kept everything on schedule, and he made sure my husband and I were happy and knew what was up next. The best part of all was that our dance floor was literally PACKED from the first song to the last song, and everybody could not stop talking about how great the DJ was. A lot of my family members that I had never seen dance at any other weddings (even their own) were on the dance floor the entire night. Everyone told me it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. If you want a fun reception where everyone dances non-stop, Okyne is the way to go!

OMG!!!!!! Best DJ ever!!! From my first meeting to the last, I felt really good about booking them.My DJ was Angel, he was so cool. They might be a bit pricey but it is more than worth it. He had everyone dancing the whole night, and the lighting wow wow amazing!Everyone loved it and stayed til the end. I was so tired for 3-days from how much fun it was.Angel made it all about Me and Manny the whole time. Oh and he is bilingual and even my older family members (I mean older) where on getting busy!!!

Okyne Medialab is amazing and great to work with! The service they provide is excellent!! Look no further for your wedding DJ! Everyone at the company is wonderful and very accommodating! Okyne rocked our wedding reception until 2am with a packed dance floor! Our guests are still talking about it! They are not the typical cheesy wedding DJ and you cannot go wrong hiring them!! Would highly highly recommend them to anyone looking for DJ services!!

Al and his crew were fantastic! Such a pleasure to work with. Al is very professional but extremely nice and personable. Okyne Medialab had all my guests up and dancing the whole night! The dance floor was never empty! We also had Okyne Medialab DJ our after-party until the wee hours of the morning. Again, the dance floor was packed and our guests didn't want the party to end! I have recommended Okyne Medialab to everyone I know getting married and would use them again for another big part in a second! Excellent service, with an excellent outcome! Would very highly recommend!

Okyne Media was outstanding! Our DJ met with us, listened, and got a feel for our personalities and our vision for the reception. He let us pick much of the music and then filled in the rest with great, fun songs. He knew the vibe we wanted and nailed it. The experience totally added to a wonderful night! We have recommended Okyne to friends and they have all had the same experience. They can get and keepo your guests dancing and having fun for the whole reception. Use Okyne Media!

People could not stop talking the day after our wedding about how AWESOME our DJ was!! I would recommend Al to anyone. The dance floor was PACKED all night long...every song, every transition was perfect. I also want to comment on what a pleasure it was to work with him throughout the entire process. When planning a wedding, you can get bogged down in a lot of details, but Al and his website made it so easy to pick a playlist, set up a schedule, and provide all the information needed. He has a great style and caught on quickly to my personal tastes.I like to work with smaller companies where you get to talk with the real person responsible the service, not sales people or intermediaries. Al met with me personally for each meeting and even if he can't always do so for every meeting in the future as Okyne grows, I would trust that he'd make sure the right people are there to represent him and his business.We could not be happier with the music for our reception. I kinda thought that the one thing I might regret after my wedding was not hiring a live band, but that is definitely not the case. Okyne was the perfect choice.Thanks Al!

Okyne Medialoab was the talk of our wedding!! So many people commented on how great the DJ was! Al was one of the best DJ's I have ever danced to at a wedding. He was so into the music and always a step ahead getting ready for the next song to mix in. He is truly a great DJ!!! So many people (from parents to hipsters) loved his style and choice of music throughout the night. So fun!! It was absolutely perfect. Never once did I even moderately wish a song was different. Usually I am a total freak about music and make a million requests at every wedding... Al played every single song I could have wanted to hear and he kept the dance floor packed. I couldn't even talk to my friends, I was too busy dancing! Possibly the best part abuot Okyne was the attention to detail. I loved his organization and how he kept the night flowing.... For control freak brides like me, this is the most ideal DJ! Love love loved him!! He really helped to make our wedding such a memorable party!!

My wife and I both agreed that Al and Okyne Medialab were one, if not THE, easiest vendor to work with during our wedding planning. Al being cool, calm and collected at all times helped us remain cool, calm and collected throughout our planning and the event itself. People were on the dance floor as soon as Al started playing music (before the "official" dancing even began!) and didn't leave until the final song played. It was exactly what we wanted....people on the dance floor all night, having a great time, and never wanting to leave.Thanks for making our wedding such a fantastic event!

Okyne Medialab was our choice to be our DJ after meeting with 2 other competitors. All 3 DJ's seemed very qualified, but Al made us "feel" more comfortable that we would be in good hands on our wedding day. He kept us informed and was very attentive leading up to our big day, and my wife and I never had a single concern about Al's professionalism or capability. On the wedding day, which was stressful enough as it is, Al told us not worry about anything and to just enjoy the evening. He did such an amazing job, and everything he did "clicked" with all the guests, even the older crowd :-) Anyone considering Okyne Medialab can take to heart the fact that I am a picky, particular guy who doesn't settle for just "ok" work. Al and his company were perfect. There's not a single thing I'd have him change regarding his job-well-done on my wedding night. I can highly recommend his company to any and all couples looking for perfection.

Out of all of our vendors, we were most happy with our choice of booking Okyne Meidalab. Al Okyne is an amazing DJ! Not only did he provide a selection of music that kept our dance floor full all night, but he also kept the evening running smoothly by coordinating with our other vendors. He was not cheesy and he was not obnoxious, which meant our guests could focus on us and on having fun. Thanks to Al, we had an amazing reception that our friends and family still rave about! We are extremely pleased with the service that Okyne Medialab provided and recommend their services highly! :-)

From the moment we spoke with Al Okyne, we felt completely at ease. He answered all questions we had, communicated clearly to make sure he understood our desires for our wedding day, and was flexible when we had some extremely last minute changes a week prior to our wedding day. At our reception, our DJ made sure we were where we needed to be when we needed to be there (ie reception line, cake cutting, first dance, mother/father dances, etc.). My husband and I were busy with guests and in the afterglow of our ceremony - if our DJ hadn't kept us informed of what was happening next, we would have been all over the place with our schedule for the evening events. I had no idea how much more a DJ does than setting the evening to music. And another thing, when multiple guests were repeatedly requesting two songs on our do-no-play list, our DJ found an appropriate moment to let us know and asked if we'd like to play something similar. He allowed us the opportunity to make a simple decision that made us and our guests happy! I have recommended many people to Okyne Medialab and will continue to do so!

We used Okyne Medialab for our wedding in December of 07 and could not be happier! Al was our dj and he did an awesome job! He was so helpful during the planning process: very easy to talk to and always quick to respond to questions. We got a lot of compliments on our dj at our wedding and afterward. He was not at all cheesy and will play what YOU want. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone looking for a great dj.

They were fantastic and had the entire reception rocking!

"From the moment I met Al at the Bridal Show, I knew I wanted him to DJ my wedding. I had already come across countless "standard" wedding DJ companies and no one really caught my eye, until I came upon the Okyne Media Lab booth. Al Okyne immediately introduced himself to me and my MOH and began describing to us how Okyne was different from all the rest. Within a week, I had contacted them to request a meeting to discuss options and availability for our wedding date. We had very specific ideas and tastes in regards to our music selection. Al listened to our ideas, was encouraging, and also made suggestions on how to improve them. Al assisted in designing our playlist for the evening and made our wedding music completely unique from all the rest. Once "wedding season" begins within a group of friends, many of these evenings begin to blend together, music sounds the same, food tastes alike, and what we wanted was for our wedding to stand out amongst the rest. Al made this possible for us through music. Our ceremony and reception music truly reflected who we were individually and as a couple. Following our wedding, we continue to have guests compliment our music and ask about our DJ. Words cannot express how thankful we were to have Al at our wedding and the time he took in helping us to make it the perfect the night!" Melissa and Seth Johnson

Everything was great! We were completely satisfied with your services and with Alan. We had an amazing time, and I know our guests did as well. Several of them commented on how great the DJ was, so we couldn't be happier with how everything went. Thanks!!

We were referred to Okyne by friends who hired them to DJ their wedding and had nothing but great things to say. We loved working with Okyne Media Lab from start to finish. Al, the owner is not only professional, but a great guy to work with. He's very tech savvy, which is great. After the first time you meet with him to get acquainted, you can have the remainder of your meetings via Skype -- you only need to meet one other time a few weeks before the wedding and Skype was a huge help. This works out great when you have a busy work schedule and a lot of wedding planning to accomplish. The process is very simple and convenient. You fill out a quick online profile, put down a deposit online and you have several months to chose your "must have" and "do not play music". Okyne takes care of all of the details and makes you feel comfortable. Okyne listens to what you say. They will not play music you don't want and they stick to the style of your wedding. Most importantly, this is what they do FULL TIME. You're not hiring an on-the-side DJ. They know this business inside and out and are passionate as well as very polished. They are always available to answer questions, whether your wedding is 8 months away or right around the corner. Drew was our DJ. He was professional and FUN. He kept the dance floor packed all night long. At the end of the day, you want your dance floor packed with music you love. No cheasy music ALLOWED! I will definitely be recommending Okyne to future brides and grooms.

Props to Al, Stacy, and Drew for being an essential part of our awesome wedding at A New Leaf!Stacy and Al get an A+ for professionalism and planning. Their business model is really impressive too.Drew gets an A+ for his great personality, and hustle and attention to detail in working with our caterers, photographer, and bridal party to manage the night's schedule.The dance floor was full for hours and EVERYONE had a great time: black folks, white folks, Americans from both coasts and Chicago, Canadians, Parisians, Asians, twenties crowd, middle aged, 60+... Our guests were an extremely diverse mix, and Drew really pulled it off.

My wife and I were very impressed with Okyne. In particular, four things stood out to us:1 - Their website was very easy to use. You could pretty much do anything you needed from there (select songs, make payments, set up time-line, etc...). It was very easy to navigate as well.2 - Stacy and Al were both extremely flexible in meeting with us. We live a few hours outside the Chicagoland area, so setting up meetings was tough. They worked around our schedule though (even rescheduling an appointment that we missed).3 - Al did not waste our time when we did meet. He talked about what we needed to talk about, and answered any questions that we had. The meetings were to-the-point without feeling rushed. This was greatly appreciated since we (as mentioned above) were coming from out-of-town and had limited amount of time when we did come to Chicago.4 - Our DJ, Alan, was terrific at reading the room. We had a very small reception (40-45 people) so we were very concerned that the dance floor would be empty the entire evening. To our surprise, there was always 10-12 people out there enjoying themselves (not to mention, over half stayed until the end, and some still wanted to hear more music). Overall we could not have been more impressed Okyne and will certainly use them again if we ever need a DJ in the Chicagoland area!

EXCELLENT DJ service. Every part of the planning process from the initial consultation through the end of the wedding came together like a dream. From my very first meeting with Al, I was impressed with how efficient and organized Okyne Medialabs are. Email correspondence was timely, and Okyne Medialabs took care of our DJ services, as well as our ceremony equipment.My husband and I decided to do a custom surprise mix dance for our first song, and Okyne Medialabs did a fabulous job creating a mix for us last minute and our DJ, Drew, even threw in some acting skills "pretending" to mess up our first song. Drew was great - everyone was on the dance floor for most of the evening.I highly recommend Okyne Medialabs... there is literally nothing I would change with this whole experience if I had the chance to do it all over again.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Okyne! We used them for our reception DJ as well as for the sound during our ceremony. Throughout the planning process, Okyne was the only vendor that made me feel calmer after each meeting we had. We were a couple who needed a little direction, which Al was happy to provide for us, but he made it clear that they could do pretty much whatever we wanted music-wise for our wedding. They were always super-prompt getting back to us any time we had a question or concern and they were very flexible with some last minute changes we had. Josh was our DJ on our wedding night and he was wonderful as well. He was friendly and approachable and communicated with us throughout the night to make sure we were happy with what he was playing. One minor issue: the music was a little loud during dinner, but I neglected to ask him to turn it down a little, so he can't really be blamed for that. Josh and the rest of you guys at Okyne, thanks for helping us make our wedding a party that everyone will remember!!

We initially met with Al Okyne to be our wedding dj. He was professional and so was his presentation especially after meeting with other dj's for our wedding. He worked with us on our music selections and even was able to provide us with the greek music we needed for a portion of the dancing. Rob was our dj and he was great. Very rpofessional and he worked side by side with our band during the reception as they were doing the greek dancing and late night from 12-2am. He kept the crowd going through the rest of the night on the dance floor. Thank you Rob & Al Okyne Media Lab.

We had an excellent experience with Okyne Medialab. Al was so down to earth in the initial interview. It made our DJ choice an easy one. He performed the ceremony music as well as the reception and we didn't have to worry about a thing. He treated the importance of our day as if it was his own - flawless. I would highly recommend Okyne to anyone.

Seriously, I do not even know where to begin. When I walked in that ballroom and saw Al there I was sooooo excited! From day 1 when I met Al at the bridal show I knew I had to have Okyne Medialab DJ our wedding. The style and vibe this company gave off was exactly what we were looking for. After our first meeting it just confirmed my first instinct. Al was very organized and detailed and sent us our link to our website where we could update our song list, account, etc. It was all very easy to follow and since we are so internet savvy these days it was definitely a plus in my book to have that online event planner. Then came our second and final meeting where I threw at Al a ton of info, including names and songs and special requests, etc. I had no doubt in my mind that Al, or whoever our DJ was, would hit it all spot on. As far as the wedding itself, the party was AMAZING! The dance floor was PACKED the entire time. We had a special dance and I gave him the CD and he burned it in his computer right there and the dance was flawless. Usually at weddings I have been to they have some songs that people dance to and then others that people will take a break to and then return at another song, but every song that was played had people dancing and laughing and enjoying themselves (even my granparents!). Al was so professional and on top of everything! He kept cluing us in on the next order of events and everything went sooo smoothly even with our costume change! I have never heard sooo many amazing comments on a DJ and the dance party at a wedding in my life and I plan events for a living. So trust me when I say this, Okyne Medialab DEFINITELY is my number 1 referral for all my events and friends weddings, etc. If I am going to these events I am looking for a party and without a doubt that is what you will get with these guys! Thanks so much and I am just so happy with the entire day. Every bride should feel this way about their wedding and that is why you should definitely choose Okyne!

Okyne was fabulous! Their online tools make it so simple to choose “love it, like it, and hate it” songs for your playlist. The day of our wedding, Erich was our DJ. He was awesome. My husband and I are country fans so Erich put together a special playlist during dinner, which included many of our favorite country songs. At one point during the reception on the dance floor I had a friend tell me, “Man, this guy is playing one hit after another!” Needless to say, the dance floor was packed the whole night and well into the morning. After the wedding my mother-in-law told me she was looking around the room and saw 2 people at their dinner table and everyone else was either on the dance floor, standing near the dance floor, or getting drinks. She’s now telling everyone she knows they have to hire Okyne as their DJ. The only thing, since Okyne is rated so consistently high, we had very high expectations. Everything was great, but I didn’t really find a “wow” factor I was anticipating due to the high reviews. However, Erich still made our wedding a blast not only from the music he played but his passion for what he does (he was definitely rocking out and dancing himself behind his computer) and making sure my husband and I were satisfied. Right when we sat down for dinner he came over to my husband and I asking if we needed anything to drink. I will recommend Okyne to all my friends getting married.

We had a great time and Erich was great!!! Very fun, easy to get along with and accommodating. Everyone was out on the dance floor the entire time! Thanks again for everything. I will definitely recommend you guys to in the future.

I can't say enough about what an amazing job Al and his team did for us. Our wedding was three years ago and people continue to mention how much they particularly enjoyed the music at our wedding.

Okyne Media was a great DJ company! They pronounced our names well, kept the night flowing well and once the dancing started, kept the dance floor packed! Thank you Al!

They were absolutely accomodating and wonderful. Josh had the dancefloor packed and really judged the crowd well! Al was a pleasure to work with in planning the event and was extremely thorough and well organized. They were an enormous help in our planning process. Okyne Medialab was professional, modern, and just plain awesome!

Good price considering how expensive DJ's can be. Professional equipment. However, played too many guest requests and played very few slow dance songs.

All in All a great DJ.Pricing was pretty good and the internet site they have to create your reception selections is great.The music was what we chose, but the song mixing was just ok.

Overall we were satisfied with the DJ services we were provided however we would've preferred a more OUTSPOKEN DJ. Matt was definately good at his job except the announcement stuff. We wanted Italian music mixed in during the reception but because of miscommunication between the owner and the DJ it ended up.. messy, for lack of a better term. The value of the uplighting and the DJ services was very good.

Hello Kerry,

Sorry for the delay in response. We have just returned from our honeymoon. (Boo! Back to reality!)

Everything looks good to me as far as the bill. We had a wonderful time. I could not rave enough about everyone on the post-event survey I was sent via email.

I also wanted to recommend my DJ from Okyne Medialab, for your preferred vendor list. I'm not sure how exactly that works, but he was great. Everyone continues to tell us that it was the most fun wedding they have ever been to and I have to contribute a lot of that to having a great DJ who kept the dance floor packed all night. (The open bar obviously helped too. ) Okyne Medialab was a recommendation from my sister and brother-in-law who have now seen them at 6 different weddings. (Her friends just keep passing them around because everyone loves them.) Our DJ is very responsive, great to work with, and can totally work a crowd. Apparently the "mixing was seamless" as well per some of our guests. Anyway, I would highly recommend him to others and want them to know how to contact him. Here is the link to their website: http://www.okynemedialab.com

Thanks again for everything,
Cynthia and Aron Rosenthal

Great music, fun DJ's and I love the video montage! They really know how to get a party started and keep it going!

I have worked with Al and Stacy for years and they have never let me down. They are always professional, prompt and flexble to meet the needs of my clients. I look forward to a continued partnership. Jeana Drish