Groove Is In The Heart Djs

Q: How many years have you been DJing weddings?

We have collectively over 30 years of experience DJing weddings. We are honored to have been included in hundreds of weddings across Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and in between!

Q: What kind of equipment do you use?

We use the industry standard DJing program, Serato to mix and beatmatch the songs together, as well as top of the line speakers (QSC and or JBL) to ensure your sound is amazing for both music and toasts. We have wireless mics and corded mics as backups. and we use a Pioneer portable controller system for mixing and sound.

Q: Can you do our ceremony music and sound as well?

Sure! We can absolutely handle your ceremony songs and mic your officiant. This is all included in your rate, so we can do these for no additional charge. Keep in mind if your ceremony is outdoors, we will need proximity to a power outlet, and coverage if it rains or looks like rain. Our equipment does not work if it gets wet!

Q: Do you do lighting?

Nope! We want to focus on what we do best, which is providing a smooth running event and getting your dance floor grooving and shaking! We are not lighting experts - therefor we think its best to leave lighting up to lighting experts. If you want, we are happy to recommend some fabulous lighting companies for you!

Q: Do you have a sample song list?

We sure do! Send us an inquiry and we will include our sample song list in our response!

Packages

Category: DJ

Type: Solo DJ

Size of act: 1-6

Genres: Americana

+17 genres

About Groove Is In The Heart Djs

Groove Is In The Heart Djs

Founder/ DJ

WE are Chicago area's grooviest inclusive, female-owned DJ boutique! Our hand picked DJs curate a playlist that will reflect your unique style and get all your guests on the dance floor! We believe that love is love

We are a female owned small business made up of music lovers! We curate your event with a killer mix of all your favorite songs without any of the wedding cliches (definitely no chicken dances or YMCAs). Our DJs are passionate about bringing you an amazing experience throughout your planning and your big day!

Services

Ceremony microphones and sound
Event planning
Master of ceremonies
Multiple location support
Music during breaks
Sound system capability audience <300 -

Musical genres

Americana
Arabic or Persian
Blues
Bollywood or Bhangra
Classical
Country/Folk
Disco/Funk
EDM/House
Gospel/Christian
Jazz
Latin
Motown/Soul
Pop/Top 40s
R&B
Rap/Hip Hop
Reggae
Rock
Scottish or Irish

Event types

Cocktail hour
Engagement party
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception

Groove Is In The Heart Djs packages

Flat fee for up to 6 hours

Price$2,250

Description

Meet with your DJ BEFORE you book! Our flat fee ensures transparency and fair pricing across all our clients! It includes 6 hours of DJ time including wireless mics, extra speakers (if needed), meetings with your DJ, access to our suggested song lists, and Spotify playlists!

What’s included

6 hours DJ time
2 Wireless Handheld mics
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception Dance Party
Meet your DJ BEFORE you book

Reviews

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8 reviews

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Bride
•Verified review
•Katherine•Jun 24, 2025
I cannot even begin to describe how happy I am that we chose Groove is in the Heart but specifically DJ Clare for our wedding this past weekend. Music is huge for me, and upon our first meeting I could already tell I could trust her with (what to me is) the most important part of this big expensive party. Every single song was not only the right choice, but played at the exact right time. She had the dance floor full and happy all night long. We had some really weird/niche must plays and she managed to pack them in at the exact right moments. I’m seriously getting teary again just thinking about how amazing the music was on our big day. My one and only regret is that I head banged too hard and now my neck is sore… eh, not even really a regret. Thank you Clare!!!
Set the mood for the wedding
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•Sarai E.•May 20, 2025
We booked Groove is in the heart & DJ Clare for our wedding. We had a wide range of music tastes and weren’t sure how it would all come together but Clare handled it effortlessly. She read the room, kept the energy going, and made sure every moment had the perfect soundtrack. From the pre-ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, to the dance floor, everything flowed beautifully. We didn’t have to worry about a thing Clare had it all under control and kept the party going. She covered everything from oldies and Suavemente to Blink-182 and somehow made it all feel cohesive and fun. One moment that really stood out was when we asked to include a specific meaningful slow song that was used as the first dance at my husband’s brother’s wedding. Clare was completely receptive and even offered to call them out before playing it, turning it into a sweet and memorable moment for everyone. Thank you Clare!!!
Easy Breezy, great time!
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•Sophie Q.•Nov 3, 2024
We are so happy to have worked with Groove is in the Heart, Our DJ Jessi was great! We had some video calls with Jessi to get to know each other better and work through our music vibes and tastes. The process through Groove is in the Heart was clear and seamless. Jessi helped the night run smoothly and had a clear list of songs we needed to choose to curate our night's most important moments. She had lots of knowledge and feedback to help with our selection choices, she knew the venue and set up quickly. She kept our guests dancing all night long and made it a great party! She was flexible and fun to work with, we highly recommend Jessi and Groove is in the Heart!
Dancing in September
•Verified review
•Caitlin F.•Sep 30, 2024
Groove Is In The Heart DJs were an absolute delight to work with for our wedding! From our first interaction, they were prompt, kind, and excited to help make our day special. Their communication was top-notch, and they worked diligently to understand our music preferences and vision. On the day of, their work was truly amazing - the timing of the music was great, and they executed incredible transitions that kept the dance floor going. Evan had to compete with a rooftop terrace on a beautiful night and people loved the music! We received so many compliments from our guests on how fun the music was. Groove Is In The Heart DJs provided incredible value and we couldn't recommend them more highly!

Preferred vendors of Groove Is In The Heart Djs

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Victoria Sprung Photography

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Chicago, IL

Starts at $3,400

Venue

Firehouse Chicago, 1545 West Rosemont

Chicago, IL

Venue

Bottom Lounge

Chicago, IL

We have collectively over 30 years of experience DJing weddings. We are honored to have been included in hundreds of weddings across Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and in between!

We use the industry standard DJing program, Serato to mix and beatmatch the songs together, as well as top of the line speakers (QSC and or JBL) to ensure your sound is amazing for both music and toasts. We have wireless mics and corded mics as backups. and we use a Pioneer portable controller system for mixing and sound.

Sure! We can absolutely handle your ceremony songs and mic your officiant. This is all included in your rate, so we can do these for no additional charge. Keep in mind if your ceremony is outdoors, we will need proximity to a power outlet, and coverage if it rains or looks like rain. Our equipment does not work if it gets wet!

Nope! We want to focus on what we do best, which is providing a smooth running event and getting your dance floor grooving and shaking! We are not lighting experts - therefor we think its best to leave lighting up to lighting experts. If you want, we are happy to recommend some fabulous lighting companies for you!

We sure do! Send us an inquiry and we will include our sample song list in our response!

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Groove Is In The Heart Djs

Packages

About Groove Is In The Heart Djs

Groove Is In The Heart Djs

Services

Services

Musical genres

Event types

Groove Is In The Heart Djs packages

Flat fee for up to 6 hours

Reviews

Bride

Set the mood for the wedding

Easy Breezy, great time!

Dancing in September

Preferred vendors of Groove Is In The Heart Djs

Frequently asked questions

How many years have you been DJing weddings?

What kind of equipment do you use?

Can you do our ceremony music and sound as well?

Do you do lighting?

Do you have a sample song list?

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