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About My First Choice DJ
My First Choice DJ brings dj services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Arlington Heights. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Meridian Banquet & Conference Center and Victoria in the Park. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding dj in Chicago
How much does a wedding DJ cost in Chicago?
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.
How does Lazo rank wedding djs in Chicago?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near My First Choice DJ
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Meridian Banquet & Conference Center | 1.3 mi |
| Victoria in the Park | 2.2 mi |
| Manzo's Banquets & Catering | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from My First Choice DJ 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
- 2375 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
- Where
- Arlington Heights · 21 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding DJs
- In Chicago
- One of 131 wedding djs we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (309) 236-2374
- Website
- Visit site
From My First Choice DJ's website
“At First Choice DJ, we want the best for you and your family. Over 20 years of DJ experience in private events, and weddings.”myfirstchoicedj.com
- Services they list
- MC services, Uplighting
- In business since
- 2003
Read from myfirstchoicedj.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with My First Choice DJ before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Arlington Heights
- Nearest venue
- Meridian Banquet & Conference Center, 1.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 36 wedding venues
- Wedding DJs nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 18 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 47 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Mt Prospect
Distances are straight-line from My First Choice DJ; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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