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About Essence Entertainment - Premier DJ Services
Essence Entertainment - Premier DJ Services brings dj services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Downers Grove. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Lytle Auditorium and Lakes at Lacey. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Most Chicago couples spend $1,000–$2,000 for a wedding DJ, typically covering 5–6 hours, sound, and MC duties. Lighting, ceremony audio, and photo booths are common add-ons. The MC skill matters as much as the music — ask how they handle announcements and reading a room.
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Wedding venues near Essence Entertainment - Premier DJ Services
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Lytle Auditorium | 1.4 mi |
| Lakes at Lacey | 2.4 mi |
| Ashyana Banquets - Events and Catering | 2.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Essence Entertainment - Premier DJ Services to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 5226 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
- Where
- Downers Grove · 20 miles west of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding DJs
- In Chicago
- One of 131 wedding djs we list
- Phone
- (630) 258-9935
- Website
- Visit site
From Essence Entertainment - Premier DJ Services's website
“Essence Entertainment is a full service entertainment company in the Chicagoland area specializing in all of life’s significant events.”essence-entertainment.com
- Services they list
- MC services, Uplighting, Photo booth, Monogram projection
- Awards they list
- WeddingWire Couples' Choice (2019)
Read from essence-entertainment.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Essence Entertainment - Premier DJ Services before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Downers Grove
- Nearest venue
- The Lytle Auditorium, 1.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 46 wedding venues
- Wedding DJs nearby
- 21 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 39 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oak Brook, Lisle, Hinsdale, Lombard
Distances are straight-line from Essence Entertainment - Premier DJ Services; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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