Fourth Estate Audio closed permanently on November 16, 2025. Thank you, Chicago, for 60 wonderful years!
Jay was amazing. We found him online and met with him in person, after meeting with him we could tell he was professional and very knowledgeable, we booked with him the same day. Jay's website makes everything easy leading up to the wedding, from creating your timeline, to picking your music for the big day. We loved how he provides you with a flash drive if theres any music that you would like him to play that isn't in his library. We had Jay for the ceremony and the reception and he kept the whole night flowing seamlessly, I wanted a very specific part of a song to walk down the aisle to and he assured me timing wasn't going to be an issue and just cut and faded the music when need be, our sand ceremony ran long and the song I chose was ending but he did an amazing job at looping the music without it being noticeable. For the reception he handled the cake cutting, speeches, dances amazingly and once the dance floor was open he kept people on the floor all night long. We had absolutely nothing to worry about when working with Jay. Highly recommend!!!
Jay was an amazing DJ! We were impressed even from our first interaction with him. He was honest about what package would best fit our needs and didn't try to sell us unnecessary services. He was very responsive to emails and was really accommodating throughout the whole process. On the wedding day, Jay was very professional and helped us have an amazing wedding reception! We were so glad to have Jay as our wedding DJ!
We were lucky enough to have Fourth Estate Audio recommended to us by the location of our wedding. Working with Jay was a wonderful experience. We met with him once in person before the event, and did a quick phone call right before the wedding. We had no idea what we were doing and Jay helped us so much with the layout of the reception events (bridal party entry, first dance, parent dances, etc) and the ceremony processional. Jay provided us with a USB so that we could provide any special music/audio ourselves. But he had every song we could need already! He also took some wonderful pictures during the wedding, and we really appreciated it. Overall I would highly recommend Fourth Estate Audio, to anyone needing a DJ.
From our postponed wedding last year to this past weekend, Jay was always very responsive to my emails. No matter how much I changed the time of our reception, Jay's response was prompt and always, "No problem, done!". He was great at getting our bridal party lined up for introductions and getting people to stay on the dancefloor! Definitely recommend Fourth Estate Audio for your wedding day!
Jay was a wonderful DJ for our wedding. He was very responsive and honored our request to stick closely to our playlist, which was a careful mix of English and Spanish music. He graciously accommodated requests from me (the bride) on the day of the wedding and was easygoing and flexible throughout the planning process.
Absolutely excellent. Everything about the experience. He was very attentive to what the crowd wanted on the dancefloor. Jay was able to balance perfectly the songs on our playlist along with the requests from other guests which was difficult with a mixture of 2 cultures. The package with the up-lighting made the venue that much more special. He was very professional and knew how the wedding should run for those that don't really know what they're doing. And Jay is simply and excellent person. Me and my wife will be forever grateful for the experience he provided. Highly recommend.
Jay was wonderful to work with for our 50th wedding anniversary party. He was always on top of everything and gave us great advice regarding the music choices. He helped my daughters with the timing of the renewal of our vows and helped make the party a great celebration. His communication and follow through were excellent. We highly recommend his services!
Jay was consistently responsive and supportive throughout our entire wedding planning process. From the moment we signed the contract and began discussing the details, he was diligent in addressing every single question and concern we had. About a week before the wedding, we had a phone call with Jay to finalize event details and our music list. During that conversation, he made us feel at ease, assuring us that there was nothing to worry about. This was a huge relief, especially considering how busy we were preparing for the big day. While there was a minor issue that arose the day before the wedding concerning the USB drive we provided, which contained the music for the reception, Jay immediately contacted us to resolve any potential problems. Since we are not professionals when it comes to choosing dance music, we provided Jay with a rough description of our preferred music style and trusted him to take charge of selecting the exact songs. It turned out to be an excellent decision because most of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the music that night. Jay's ability to curate the perfect playlist added an extra layer of joy to our celebration. It's worth mentioning that our wedding was entirely in Chinese, with some Chinese songs included, and Jay seamlessly incorporated these elements into our celebration. So, don't hesitate to consult with him, even if you're planning a non-English wedding. As this was our first wedding and Jay was our first DJ :D, we didn't have much to compare or reference. However, Jay's service exceeded our requirements and expectations. He played a significant role in making our special day memorable.
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jay. He did such a fantastic job and helped make the evening unforgettable! The lighting was perfect in the tent and every picture we have been sent so far looks amazing! Dance floor was packed and he matched the music to the vibe perfectly throughout the night! We are so incredibly thankful to have had him as our DJ!
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