DJ Persist

DJ Persist was so great! We absolutely loved how detail-oriented he was, and his planning tools made the process so easy. He had great communication a...nd the music was awesome! So many of our guests made sure to tell us how much they loved the music! The way he blended the different genres we wanted to represent our cultures was wonderful. We would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Date of wedding: 10-19-2024

Look no further, hire Jesse now! It was the best decision we made for our wedding and it truly made the night phenomenal. Jesse was extremely accommod...ating to our multicultural needs and his playlist kept everyone on the dance floor. He is the one stop shop he has photo booths, we even got 2 booths! It’s so nice to just deal with one vendor that can bring so much to the wedding! Jesse communication and knowledge to the wedding industry was helpful to make our timeline go by smoothly. Thank you so much Jesse!

Date of wedding: 10-12-2024

From planning to the day of, DJ Persist was phenomenal. He guided us through the day, helping us to formulate our timeline and kept the whole program ...on track. And when it came time to hit the dance floor... DJ Persist truly made the party one to remember. Both the Latino and Italian-American sides of the family were dancing to bachata one minute, then pop punk the next. He read the room perfectly and all our guests complimented the memorable evening. We recommend DJ Persist to any couple looking for a well-run and enjoyable party.

Sierra + Diego

Date of wedding: 10-13-2024

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found DJ Persist! He made our special day absolutely perfect! We saw family members on the dance floor who we hadn...'t seen dance in our entire lives! DJ Persist knows how to read a crowd and is incredibly talented. He understood our eclectic group and somehow found a way to cater to everyone (from banda to pop-punk to hip-hop to country), making it all look seamless. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we ever made, not to mention his amazing add-on services. We had the 360 booth, which was an absolute hit! Some guests later told me they had so much fun with the booth that they could have done it all night and had one of the best nights of their lives. Additionally, DJ Persist kindly offered a new service called the nightclub experience to us free of charge since it was a new launch, and OMG, it was so fun! My large bridal party was nervous their entrances would feel awkward, but that concern vanished the moment DJ Persist provided LED strobe wands and poster signs. If this is a concern for your bridal party, please, please consider adding it on! Thank you so much for everything, DJ Persist!

Date of wedding: 08-30-2024

DJ Persist provided an incredible experience at my wedding this summer. He was easy to work with and took the time to get a feel for what my wife and ...I both wanted for our special day. It was a lively celebration and one that I will never forget, with the music playing a key role throughout the evening.

Date of wedding: 07-19-2024

10/10!

From the beginning, Jesse was extremely professional, communicative, and made the process so smooth. The day of the wedding, he came early t...o double check everything he needed and made sure to provide quality sound for our ceremony.

For our reception, he followed everything we asked of him and was very flexible when it came to unexpected things that popped up. He also had the dance floor LIT!!!!! The dance floor was never empty and he kept the vibes going all night, it honestly felt like a club!

If you’re looking for a professional and an amazing DJ, look no further!

Date of wedding: 07-14-2024

Jesse understood the vibe -- his music was on point! Cant tell you how many people came up to us after the wedding and told us how an absolutely great... time they had and how much they enjoyed the music. We appreciate all your talent and professionalism!

Date of wedding: 06-29-2024

We recently had the pleasure of having Jesse be the DJ for our wedding. He was very professional and was able to help us make the night go very smoot...h. Great communication starting from the initial meet up months before the event, up until the very end of the night. Throughout the night he made sure to check in with us if anyone made any special requests to make sure that we were ok with it. Apart from making sure we had our night go exactly how we wanted it to go, he also played the perfect music for the crowd that was present. The dance floor was not empty from the moment that the dancing part of the night started up until the very end. If you are looking for the best DJ with experience, knowledge, and has your best interest in mind for your special occasion Jesse is your guy.

Date of wedding: 06-15-2024

We recently had the pleasure of hiring DJ Persist, also known as Jesse, for our wedding, and we could not be more thrilled with our choice. From the v...ery beginning, Jesse demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a genuine passion for his craft, making our special day even more memorable.

One of the standout qualities of DJ Persist was his ability to connect with our predominantly Spanish-speaking guests. His fluency in Spanish allowed him to make announcements and engage with our guests in a way that made everyone feel included and excited. This was incredibly important to us, as it ensured that all our guests, regardless of their language, could fully enjoy the celebration.

Jesse's extensive knowledge of Hispanic music was evident from our initial consultation. On his website, we were able to request a few of our favorite songs, and he took it from there. He curated a fantastic playlist that perfectly captured the energy and spirit we wanted for our wedding. Jesse did an outstanding job of filling the evening with similar tracks, keeping the dance floor alive and vibrant throughout the night.

One of the aspects we appreciated most was Jesse's ability to seamlessly transition between different music genres. Our wedding featured a diverse mix of cumbia, merengue, banda, reggaeton, and even some house music towards the end of the night. Jesse's DJ skills were top-notch. His seamless transitions and expert mixing kept the music flowing smoothly, creating an electric atmosphere that our guests are still raving about.

In conclusion, Jesse exceeded all our expectations and played a pivotal role in making our wedding day unforgettable. If you are looking for a DJ who can bring your celebration to life with vibrant music, we wholeheartedly recommend DJ Persist. Thank you, Jesse, for helping us create such wonderful memories!

Date of wedding: 05-24-2024

DJ Persist was great! He was clear about communicating the services he provides and was able to provide guidance on which add-ons would best fit the v...ibe we wanted for our wedding along with what would work best with the venue. He helped us edit our first dance songs to give us smoother transitions and time out the songs to be similar lengths. There was a great online system that he offered which allowed you to categorize your songs into three categories, “must play,” “play if possible,” and “do not play”. Once we went through and made our selections, he took the time to review the lists with us and make sure we had a good variety that would hit every demographic at our wedding. He was clear and concise on the microphone when making announcements and worked well with our other vendors to stay on our timeline. He mashed up songs and provided great transitions so there was no down time between songs. At times the transition to the next song was a bit faster than we would have preferred but we were always impressed by the next song he chose and still kept the crowd on the dancefloor. We would recommend his services to anyone looking!

Date of wedding: 04-27-2024

If you’re here looking at reviews for DJ Persist wondering if you should book or not, DO IT!!

100000/10 would recommend. DJ Persist was HIGHLY re...commended to us by a good friend. It was so easy to work with Jesse from beginning to very end. Very helpful and honest. We had a 250 guest count with a very diverse crowd. We didn’t chose a playlist instead we asked Jesse to take in account the diversity and to mix it up however he saw fit. Jesse understood the assignment because as soon as it was his turn to take over the music, he got our crowd going up until the very last dance! Not a single person was sitting. He even accommodated us with other unrelated things even though he did not have an obligation to. My only regret is not having more time allotted for the DJ portion as the crowd could not get enough.

DJ PERSIST MADE OUR WEDDING a successful FUN event and we cannot thank him enough! Our guests were still raving about the DJ two days later. BOOK BOOK BOOK!

Date of wedding: 04-06-2024

We could not have had a better DJ for our wedding than Jesse. He is incredibly easy to work with, responds to all questions very quickly, and he provi...des robust planning tools that allow couples to plan their day down to the smallest detail. Above all else, though, he definitely knows how to read the room and play the perfect song for the moment. His music mixing is phenomenal - he had our dance floor completely full during our entire reception while making sure all of our "must play" songs made it into the playlist. We received countless compliments from our guests about how the music was the best they'd ever heard at a wedding. We simply cannot recommend Jesse enough!

Date of wedding: 03-30-2024

DJ Persist did an excellent job at our wedding. The experience from start to finish was easy and flawless. He met with us to explain the services he p...rovides and talked us through using the planning portal. He also gave us advice on structuring our reception (entrance, dances, speeches, etc). Our guests were dancing the whole night. The dance floor was full from start to finish. Jesse did a great job mixing different styles of music. We highly recommend his services.

Date of wedding: 03-16-2024

We loved having DJ Persist as our wedding DJ for our New Year's Eve Wedding. Throughout every stage of the wedding process, Jesse (DJ Persist) was inc...redibly attentive and responsive. We loved the technology he uses to create the perfect wedding playlist that fits our musical preferences. Day-of, he was a wonderful coordinator and host of the reception, keeping everyone entertained and on the dance floor to the early hours of the morning. We'd definitely recommend him.

Date of wedding: 12-31-2023

DJ Persist did an awesome job for our wedding. Everything was seamless, from the introductions during dinner, to the music he played on the dance floo...r. We gave him our list of suggested songs and he ran with it from there, he did a great job reading the room and keeping everyone on the dance floor. On top of that, the photo booth was a big hit, glad we added it. He was also very professional to work with, having several zoom calls before hand to confirm all of our details. We would definitely use or recommend him again for any entertainment needs.

Date of wedding: 09-30-2023

If we can give Jesse 10 stars we would! From the moment we had our first meeting with Jesse we knew he was the one! Great communication from beginning... to end. Jesse is the man to hire for any of your events. From taking our engagement photos to even wedding photos my husband & I were very pleased with his services. He kept our dance floor packed & all of our guests enjoyed both the Audio Guestbook & Photo Booth .

Our wedding was a blast & our guests can’t stop talking about it.

Date of wedding: 08-12-2023

Hiring DJ Persist was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the beginning, he was professional, engaging, and so easy to work with. ...His website and client portal were so helpful in designing our perfect wedding day. DJ Persist has many add-ons you can choose to make your day even more spectacular! He was prompt in answering all of our questions which is comforting when planning such a large event. On the day of our wedding he pulled out all of the stops. Our dance floor was PACKED for over four hours! We had the best time on our special day and DJ Persist was a huge player in its success! Look no further than DJ Persist, you will not regret it!

Date of wedding: 07-21-2023

We are so glad we chose DJ Persist for our special day! Leading up to the wedding, Jesse was very responsive and was always available to answer any qu...estions we had. His planning tools were a lifesaver and made it so easy for us to curate playlists and make sure we had the music we wanted. On the wedding day, Jesse did a great job facilitating speeches, introductions, etc., and many of our guests expressed how great the music/DJ was. Could not recommend enough!

Date of wedding: 06-30-2023

I had the pleasure of hiring DJ Persist for my wedding, and I must say, he exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, his professionalism and ab...ility to handle tough situations were truly remarkable. His ability to navigate challenging personalities while still maintaining a high level of professionalism truly impressed me.

When it comes to DJing skills, DJ Persist is in a league of his own. His mixing was flawless, seamlessly transitioning from one song to another and keeping the energy on the dance floor at an all-time high. The timing of his song choices was impeccable, creating an electric atmosphere that had everyone dancing throughout the night. His ability to read the crowd and adapt his playlist accordingly is a testament to his expertise as a DJ.

Communications with DJ Persist were smooth and efficient from the initial planning stages to the actual wedding. He was responsive to our questions, flexible with our requests, and provided valuable insights and suggestions to make our wedding reception even more memorable. It was evident that he genuinely cared about making our special day unforgettable, and his attention to detail was truly commendable.

DJ Persist's photobooth service was a hit among our guests. The booth was set up beautifully, equipped with a wide array of props, and operated seamlessly throughout the evening. It was a fantastic addition to our celebration, and our guests had a blast capturing moments of joy and laughter.

Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend DJ Persist to anyone in search of a phenomenal DJ for their wedding or any special event. His professionalism, ability to handle tough situations, great mixing, impeccable timing, clear communications, and excellent photobooth service make him the complete package. You can trust DJ Persist to create an unforgettable experience that will have everyone talking about your event for years to come!

Date of wedding: 05-27-2023

Communication:

Jesse was awesome and super punctual in his communications (even when I wasn’t 😛) He always made sure to check in and set amaz...ing expectations on what he was able to do. He also worked very well with our day of coordinator to make sure all the tiny logistics were smoothed out.

Music: Jesse’s ability to take what you wanna play and craft it into a seamless playlist throughout the night was astounding. He kept the crowd going and always managed to pull people to the dance floor with his music selections alone. He was also able to read the floor and vibe off of what the people really wanted to hear while also staying true to the music selections you wanted to hear. Jesse’s pedigree of Dj’ing in the Chicago circuit for more than 10 years coupled with more experience in the wedding industry really showed through.

Professionalism: Jesse is beyond friendly and super professional. His booth setup is out of this world and really brings the party atmosphere to the wedding. The Photo Booth setups were also A+ and highly recommend for anyone who is on the fence.

Overall: gotta give Jesse an A+ here. I’m really big on vibe and music plays a very big role in how you want your guest to feel and enjoy the night. For us, he turned our night into one we will never forget. Thanks Jesse and team.

Date of wedding: 03-21-2023

If you are looking for a dj. Stop! You found him. Dj Persist makes planning easy. I was having the hardest time finding a dj let alone one that would... actually communicate with me and follow through. Dj persist answered all my emails in a timely manner and day of the wedding, everything went smoothly. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for an awesome dj. Thank you!!

Date of wedding: 10-01-2022

We hired DJ Persist for our August 2022 wedding and he was very professional, on time, organized, and responded very quickly to everything and any que...stions I had for him. Everyone at our wedding had so much fun and I have gotten so many compliments on how good DJ Persist was. Everyone had so much fun. He coordinated everything and helped us with our timeline and made everything go by so smoothly. I wish I can relive this day! Thank you Jesse for everything!!

Date of wedding: 08-05-2022

DJpersist (Jesse) is hands down the best DJ to have at your special event. My wedding was 07/02 and from our first FaceTime meeting prior to booking I... already knew this was the vendor I needed to have. Jesse was so professional and pleasant, he also managed our timeline for the reception event he made sure that we stuck to the timeline that we agreed on he helped us tremendously with that aspect. Coming from a Mexican and Ecuadorian family he was able to mix all music where everyone had an awesome time and was dancing the whole night. Do not double think definitely book with DJ persist! The LED Robot had everyone on their feet we have family still talking about our special day and how the music & robot completed our night!

Date of wedding: 07-02-2022

What an amazing and professional DJ! Jesse acted not only as our DJ but as a coordinator as well. He ensured we were on schedule throughout the entir...e ceremony and reception. Music was on point throughout the entire night....one of my bridesmaids even came up to me during the wedding and said this music is all you! He was able to catch our taste in music perfectly and our guests loved it!

Due to covid, we were able to meet virtually about a week before our wedding to go over music and timeline. His online system is easy to navigate and features "top _____" to help with ideas to pick the right song for garter/bouquet toss, first dances, etc. Very helpful!

And my absolute favorite thing about him is he ended our night in the best way possible! He played our last song of the night as expected but then he played 2 other songs that are close to both of us but aren't necessarily dancing type songs...BUT, he did it and the floor was packed for both of these. What an amazing way to end the night. Thank you so much Jesse, we couldn't have asked for a better DJ!

Date of wedding: 11-26-2021

DJ persist was perfect for our wedding! Since the moment we hired him communication was always smooth and quick. He helped us plan and execute a timel...ine which made the day of our wedding flow without any issues. As someone who stresses about any little detail, I never had a problem with worrying about the music or the timeline since DJ Persist always made sure he was on top of everything. Lighting and the photo booth were great add ons. Our families and guests loved the photo booth and the props. We loved having an interactive guestbook that included pictures of everyone. I would recommend DJ Persist in a heartbeat!

Date of wedding: 12-03-2021

I don't even know where to begin because I have so many amazing things to say about Jesse! We (very naively) waited until about 4 months before our w...edding to even start looking for a DJ for our ceremony and reception. I found Jesse through my online searches and saw how many great reviews he had and I knew we had to book him. Unfortunately, his website said that he was booked through 2021. I reached out anyways and I am so glad I did because he had our date available!

Jesse was extremely helpful and reliable throughout the entire planning process. Our venue requested that all DJs do a venue tour prior to the event day and Jesse had absolutely no problems choosing a day and making the drive out to do so. The online planning tool that Jesse uses is super simple and user friendly. About a week before the wedding we had a final meeting that helped me feel completely at ease and confident that the music on our big day would be perfect. At this meeting, Jesse suggested adding an anniversary dance and I could not be happier he did - it was so fun to see all of the couples at our wedding dance and we got so many amazing pictures from this moment!

Jesse executed the day flawlessly. He kept our timeline on point. I am naturally a micromanager, but I had so much trust in Jesse that I never once looked at a clock to make sure that we were on schedule because I knew Jesse had it. Our wedding was mixed - my family being white and my husband’s hispanic - and I can honestly say that there was music for absolutely everyone throughout the night. We had the perfect balance of oldies, hip hop, 90’s rock, 00’s pop, bachata, salsa, slow dances, line dances and more. Jesse read the crowd perfectly and the dance floor was literally never empty. I may be biased, but thanks to Jesse I can honestly say our wedding was the most fun I have ever attended.

I will recommend Jesse time and time again to anyone looking for a DJ and hope that we have events in the future that give us the opportunity to book him again. If you’re considering booking Jesse for your event, just do it! You will not regret it.

Date of wedding: 11-19-2021

We booked DJ Persist for our wedding in October. In our initial conversation with Jesse me and my then fiancé had one goal in mind and it was to keep... our guest and ourselves on the dance floor. DJ Persist did not disappoint, he understood the assignment! We had an amazing time, had so much fun and he got our vibe to the tee. We stayed on the dance floor all night. Very professional and organized, great MC that help set the tone for an unforgettable wedding.

Thank you Jesse for your professionalism and amazing energy that you brought to our wedding. You made our reception unforgettable and one our guest will talk about for years to come. We will definitely be reaching out to you for any event in the future! Can’t wait to work with you again- The Lopez

Date of wedding: 10-15-2021

We had dj persist DJ our wedding in September. He helped manage our timeline so we could enjoy the day. During the reception, everyone danced the Enti...re time and he kept the party live with a good music mix with matching music videos. The slide show with music was also a good touch. Highly recommend!

Date of wedding: 08-21-2021

I’ve been eyeing DJ Persist for many years because his music always has me on the dancefloor, and I never want to leave. I had always known I’d wa...nt him as a DJ at my future wedding and he was actually the first vendor we booked.

Thinking back now, little did I know that having Jesse as a DJ at my wedding would mean the whole package, not just bangin’ music. Leading up to our wedding day, Jesse was prompt, organized, and intentional behind all aspects of our wedding reception timeline. He has systems in place that made it easy for us to think through what music/genres we wanted (and what we didn’t want). He was quickly able to grasp the vibe we wanted our guests to feel during our cocktail hour, dinner, and dancefloor, and was able to make our vision a reality.

After our wedding, our guests have told us that our reception timeline ran so smoothly, and Jesse played a huge role in making that happen. There was even a moment where I wasn’t sure if we were on time, and he quickly put on his “counselor” hat and reassured me we were right where we needed to be with a smile. Jesse is not a just a DJ who plays music. He does everything in his power to hype up the crowd by being a great MC, which allows you, as a couple, to take a step back and let him take care of everyone having a good time. He’s seriously a jack of all trades with so many add-ons on top of his DJ services. We are so grateful he was a part of making our wedding day so special. Thank you, Jesse! You’re truly a natural at what you do.

Date of wedding: 08-14-2021

I booked DJ Persist for my wedding and he did a fantastic job! He was very organized and responsive which made the music planning process easy. The da...y of the wedding he was right on time and throughout the day he made sure each part of the event ran smoothly. The music he provided during the reception was perfect and the photo booth that we rented through him was a hit as well. He is the perfect choice for any wedding celebration!

Date of wedding: 07-24-2021

Enrique & I had an amazing wedding experience. Thank you Dj Persist for keeping all our guests on the dance floor all night long. Our guest cannot... stop talking about how much fun they had because of how much dancing they did. Dj persist helped us have such a wonderful memorable wedding because of his talent, professionalism, and responsiveness to Enrique & I and our wedding guests. We all had a blast thanks to Dj Persist.

Date of wedding: 08-28-2021

DJ Persist was the best!! I booked him for my daughter's quince last year (covid). Changed the event date 3 times. We changed location and he was alw...ays responsive and never gave me a hard time. Finally we were able to book this year 2021 a Sweet 16 and it all worked out! He asked for a meeting before the event (super professional) and a list of songs my daughter wanted him to play. He played all the songs and knew when to change the music. I also hired his photo booth. OMG Best photo booth ever!! Everyone had fun with the photo booth and the music!! We all danced and had a great time! I would highly recommend him to all my friends and family!! Can't wait to book him in the future.

Date of wedding: 03-06-2021

Where do I even begin with DJ Persist? From the first call I had with him, I could tell he truly cared for his clients. He was always super responsive... to every phone call or email. When it came down to the night of the wedding he acted like another wedding coordinator. He kept us on time and told us everything we had to do to the TEE. Heck, he even reminded us we needed to eat before making rounds to the tables to say hello to everyone. He kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. It was truly a great experience and I will forever recommend him to everyone in the search of a DJ for any special event! 10/10!

Date of wedding: 07-10-2021

Dj persist was amazing! Although he was unavailable to dj our wedding day, he set us up with one of his staff djs, DJ Luniks!!!! However, we knew we... wanted dj persist because he has DJ’d a bunch of our friends wedding and those weddings had the best dance floors! Our wedding was no different, the photobooth was incredible, his staff dj was amazing and I genuinely never left the dance floor! Book dj persist! You won’t regret it!!!!

Date of wedding: 05-22-2021

DJ Persist is a must for any event! He keeps everyone on the dance floor and plays the best music. Very professional and responded quickly to any ques...tions we had. Highly recommend having DJ Persist at your next event!

Date of wedding: 07-17-2021

Since the planning process, DJ Persist made sure to not only hear us but truly understand what we wanted for our special day. His reliability and expe...rience made the planning aspect of our wedding very smooth. On our wedding day his playlist was exactly what we expected. He was able to get every single guest up on their feet from the second the dance floor opened until the last dance. DJ Persist truly helped us make our wedding day one to always remember not just for us but every single guest. Thank you!

Date of wedding: 06-19-2021