Thank god we found Style Matters DJs on Craigslist!

We absolutely feared the cheesy cornball traditional wedding DJ we all dislike at weddings.

We came across Style Matters on Craigslist and we couldn't have more satisfied with their service. Spencer is extremely professional, insightful, creative, and he basically just spun a great set! He gave us honest feedback, as well as suggestions when it came down to choosing songs for our first dance, introdutions, etc, which we greatly appreciated. We did provide him a list of 'must plays' from various genres (Latin, old school soul, R&B, etc.). He was completely on board with our set list and he did a phenomenal job mixing the tracks. We always hear the bride and groom don't truly have the time to enjoy dancing at their wedding, but we definitely made the time since the music was so on point!

Everyone had a great time and that defintely reflected by the amount of people on the dance floor. Spencer, we were glad to have found you and we wish you the utmost success with your business.

We cannot say enough about Spencer and what he did for us! Our wedding was back in July of 2007 and, to this day six months later, when people approach us and talk to us about our wedding, one of the first things they mention is the great music that night. From the first time we made contact with Style Matters online, to our first meeting, and on the wedding day itself, Spencer was a true professional and treated us with nothing but the utmost respect. When we approached him with the idea of a Pink Floyd cocktail hour, an idea shot down by other DJs we looked in to, he immediately expressed his interest and excitement over the idea. He was very in tune with our musical tastes and was not afraid to experiment. He even agreed with our idea to use Orff's "Carmina Burana" as our intro! We have been to several weddings before and after our own and we can honestly say that Spencer was the best DJ out of the lot (and not just because he was at ours!). Style Matters is not a group comprised of cookie cutter DJs by any means. They are not going to give you any of the cheese and annoying banter that most MCs do at weddings. They'll defy the laws of tradition and axe that annoying chicken dancing song and the Great America theme song if you ask them to! Many of the other DJs we have seen also couldn't mix songs together to save their lives! Spencer's experience as a club DJ is truly evident in the way he blended each song together without ever missing a beat. We believe Spencer made our wedding a memorable one, not just for us, but for our guests. The night stayed rocking and the dance floor never emptied. He's that damn good! Accommodating, professional, honest, Spencer is an original and we highly, HIGHLY recommend his company to you! You will not find a better group of wedding DJs. If you want the typical and the boring, I'm sure the Eddie and Jobos of matrimony will be more than adequate for you. If you want someone that will bring their expertise and combine it with your own personal touch, then Style Matters is where it's at! The entertainment at a wedding can really make or break it. Aside from the ceremony and the food and the venue, the music is what people will remember the most. You will not get that with Style Matters. They are the best you will find and you WILL NOT be disappointed. They will make your reception one you and your family and friends will remember forever. Thank you Spencer! You are the best!

Honestly, having the right music for our wedding was one of our biggest fears before we found Style Matters. Not only did Spencer make us feel comfortable during the planning process but he also took control of the reception and allowed us to enjoy everything about the biggest night of our lives. We have already recommended Style Matters to a number of our friends who are getting married, and would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a DJ who knows good music. Thank you Spencer for making our beautiful day so special, you truly were a diamond in the rough!

The morning after our wedding we ran into a friend at the airport and he asked us "if we had chosen ALL of the music at the reception?" When Chris replied that it was completely Max and Spencer he responded, "What? C'mon man. Bob Marley? Outkast? Belle & Sebastian?" Style Matters nailed it. No one wanted the night to end and I'm afraid we're going to be cynical at just about every wedding we go to with a cheesy DJ. Maintaining the momentum and keeping the music fresh is essential. Thanks for everything.

We've been trying to put together the words to express our gratitude to Style Matters. We'll simply say, "They rock!" Peter and I love them. When I originally started looking for a DJ, it was like a long winter. I could not find what I was looking for anywhere. Everyone was trying to market themselves as the "cool", "hip" wedding DJ. When I finally called Style Matters, I was pleasantly surprised at how down to earth Spencer was on the phone. He understood why I was all about turntables (I used to throw parties in New York and my dad was a DJ). The Style Matters record collection is bananas! I was done. Finally, a DJ company I loved instantly. Peter and I don't live in Chicago, so for me to feel this way was stress relief. My wedding planner and I met with Spencer and Marco (our DJ), and the rest is history.

Marco was awesome! I requested clean versions of music for the younger crowd. He did it. I requested that he mesh mine and Pete's eclectic music tastes from punk to hip hop, and he did it beautifully. People started dancing from the very first song, and mind you it was a daytime wedding reception! No one wanted to go home. Also, have to add that I loved the professionalism. Style Matters checks in on you. They check your event space. They're on time and the set up worked perfectly with the space. Another great point for us was that Marco was dressed so cool. I was scared of that wedding DJ with the bad tux and mic. Lastly, I wanted Marco to play his own music choices as well because he DJ's everywhere and I knew he would contribute some great music and it worked perfectly! Style Matters are not just wedding DJs, but DJs period.

Thank you Spencer and Marco!

Now that the wedding has passed, guests have gone home, and I am relaxing on my honeymoon, as promised, I owe Style Matters a review. Unfortunately, I am having troubles putting into words how outstanding Style Matters actually is. Spencer (our DJ and the owner) did an absolutely amazing job. The dance floor was never empty, he had everyone out there dancing their tails off from 8:00 - 11:00 when the venue raised the lights and kicked us out. Every one of my guests complimented us on getting married AND how awesome the DJ was. Some of my guests even wanted pictures with Spencer! Not only did he play great music, but he did a great job at controlling the flow of events during the entire night and really had control of the crowd, which allowed me and my bride to do what we needed to do.

We also hired Spencer's chamber music trio, String Theory. During the ceremony they did an outstanding job, especially considering the wedding actually started about half an hour late due to the lovely Chicago traffic. Even with this delay, they played on and kept the crowd entertained. Not only are they great at their craft, they are all very professional and really likeable guys. If you are looking for a string trio for your wedding, or any other type of event, these are your go-to guys.

I could babble on for hours about how great Style Matters was, but if I had to pick one word to sum it up, it would be "WOW". Great job Spencer, you run on heck of a company and are the definition of what a five star company should be.

What a magical night! It is with great pleasure that we write a testimonial for Spencer and more importantly our DJ, Duke. Dealing with these guys was a dream come true. We found them at the last minute and they worked very hard to make each and every detail perfect. Our reception was held on a boat--which provided some new challenges in terms of set-up, etc. for them, but it was all handled beautifully and without concern from us. Having Duke on the decks made our party something that we are still hearing was "the best wedding I've ever been to!". Duke was very willing to play exact songs at the exact times that we had designed and the night turned out flawless. We wanted a non-traditional mix and sound to our reception and he made it everything we wanted and then some! Thanks to Spencer and to Duke for all your help, professionalism, and great style. We highly recommend your services to anyone who will listen. In fact, our younger brother will be using Duke in March for his wedding! Keep up the great work!

We are music snobs. Tony, being a musician, made the music for our reception top priority. Through our friends Tricia & Joe, previous Style Matters clients, we met Spencer Lokken. Thank God! Spencer was exactly what we needed to make our wedding "ours". We connected instantly at our initial meeting. Spencer truly understood our musical taste and made us even more excited to get married. He was easy to talk to, and made us feel at ease. He has the most wonderful laid back personality, but is completely professional. Before the wedding, he was a great help and readily available to answer any questions we had (even when I accidently hung up on him multiple times a few days before the wedding). The day of the wedding he took charge of what was needed and made everything carefree. Most importantly, he provided the ultimate soundtrack for our wedding. We had the most amazing time dancing all night long. From the moment we began dancing, until the end of the night, the floor was jam packed. The best part was the music was for everyone. From young to old, everyone danced and it made it the best wedding ever. Style Matters was the best decision that we made and we recommend them to EVERYONE! Trust us, you won't be disappointed. Thank you, Spencer!

Style Matters, and more specifically Spencer Lokken, was phenomenal to work with during our whole wedding experience. Even from our first meeting with him, we saw that he paid attention to the finer details. We were very impressed with the way Spencer was able to show his style as a DJ at our reception while accommodating our many specific song and timing requests. He did an outstanding job of blending cultures by mixing Indian music with hip hop, R&B, and the rest of his outstanding music collection, both during dinner and on the dance floor. The music he played catered to all cultures at our wedding and made them feel comfortable. He really had a feel for how to make the night flow smoothly. He had the floor packed and got a lot of people who we have never seen dance before out on the dance floor. We highly recommend Spencer and Style Matters to anyone who is looking for a sophisticated DJ with amazing taste in music.

We truly consider stumbling upon the Style Matters ad on Craigslist a gift from the wedding gods above! Spencer Lokken was everything we wanted in a DJ and more: cool, fun, talented, normal, affordable, stylish, intuitive and professional. It was clear from our first interaction with Spencer that we could relax and hand him the reins- which is exactly what we did- and the result was brilliant. Thank you Spencer and Style Matters, you are a genuine class act!

We've always been very particular about our music and we were extra picky about what type of music we wanted at our wedding. We wanted a DJ who could keep the party moving, but we were afraid of getting stuck with some clown that concentrated more on music for Grandma, and less on the bride and groom. We wanted our guests to feel like they were at a party, not just a wedding. Style Matters fit the bill perfectly.

From the beginning of the reception, Spencer Lokken's musical selection fit each and every moment like a glove. From the cocktail hour, to the dinner and into the dance (party). In fact, we oftentimes found ourselves listening more to the music than to our guests! The music was just that good.

Our guests, as well, could not get enough. From the beginning of the dance, until the end, Spencer kept our guests on the dance floor, repeatedly drawing them back when they went astray, and amazing them with his vast record (and hard drive) collection, as well as his turn-table skills (c'mon, what other wedding DJ is going to mix and scratch on site...at your wedding?!?!). Spencer even managed to fight off a tipsy wedding usher and his repeated requests for Clarence Carter's "Strokin." Spencer kept the tempo flowing, and adapted on the fly, keeping all our guests (including Grandma) yearning for more. If weddings weren't so damn expensive, we'd be happy to throw another, just to have Spencer and Style Matters DJ the party. Rating: 10 mics out of 10.

Style Matters & String Theory were exactly what we wanted for our wedding: Hip, fun, and a pleasure to work with. We loved the elegant strings at the ceremony, the virtuosic piano at the cocktail hour, and the fun, funky spins at the reception. With no distracting chatter, Spencer kept our guests on the floor with the right mix of favorites and deep cuts. He welcomed suggestions, but we trusted his encyclopedic knowledge and instinct for a good time. When our friends ask about the great music, we tell them Style Matters.

Duke and Spencer at Style Matters were truly a pleasure to work with. After having doubts about hiring a DJ for our wedding, we are so glad that we did. From the beginning, they were so professional, accomodating, and kind. We had a good feeling that we were on the same page about the style of the DJ that would play at our wedding. Duke was punctual, did his research on our reception site, played the music we requested, and was willing to play past the contracted time. We couldn't have asked for more on our wedding day, and Style Matters definitely played a part in that!

Our experience with Style Matters was superb from start to finish. From our first contact with Spencer, we knew we had the right DJ for our special night. First and foremost, Spencer is a great DJ who deftly accomplishes the task at hand. That is, he keeps the records (or hard drive) spinning, and the people dancing and the party moving. Spencer is also a very intuitive, professional, and friendly person who does whatever it takes to make his clients happy. The crew at Style Matters are definitely not the average wedding jockeys. Not only do they rely on their impressive vinyl collections, but they also are not afraid to stray from everyone's typical wedding reception expectations. To quote (or paraphrase) Spencer: "Your audience does not need to recognize every song to enjoy themselves on the dancefloor." In my humble opinion, this is exactly the kind of thing you want to hear from your DJ on such a special occasion. It demonstrates confidence in their music collection and ability, and distinguishes Style Matters from the other "competition." Our guests were pleasantly exhausted at the end of the night from dancing to Billie Holiday and Joao Gilberto to Jamiroquai and Daft Punk. Once you hire Style Matters, there is one less thing to worry about for your special night because you and your guests are in good hands.

Style Matters, specifically Spencer, was absolutely wonderful to work with. Spencer met with us, took time to understand what we were looking for and had great ideas and suggestions. I cannot say enough about how amazing of a job he did. Friends and family are still talking about how great our DJ was. I would recommend Style Matters to any couple that is looking for a group that really loves what they do, reads the crowd, and allows everyone to let loose and dance.

Joe and I really wanted to throw a great party for our friends and family at our wedding. It was a priority! We were looking for a DJ who could keep the young and old on the dance floor all night without making the music too "wedding". After speaking to Style Matters for the first time, and discussing our musical likes and dislikes, we knew they could do the job. Following that first meeting and througout the months prior to the wedding, Spencer did a wonderful job of making us feel that our wedding was important to him by emailing occasionally and responding to any questions we had in a professional and friendly manner. We really felt he was listening to what we wanted, which is something we were unable to find while interviewing other DJs. In the end, not only was the dance floor at our reception full all night, as we wanted, but since the wedding, people have been telling us what a great time they had and how much they loved our DJ. I don't think I left the dance floor for more than two songs all night! Spencer will be spinning at our friends' upcoming wedding and we are definitely looking forward to it!

Spencer was the DJ for our wedding in September, 2006. We interviewed a couple companies for the job, but quickly realized that Spencer and Style Matters stood out form the rest. He not only met with us beforehand to understand what we envisioned for the day, but gave some great suggestions on different types of music.

We have been to some weddings where the music was outdated and cliché. We were relieved to meet Spencer because that is not what he is about! He played music that had all of our friends dancing, as well as our parents! He played songs that appealed to every generation - with out being "typical." Out of all the wedding vendors we had to rely on to make the day special, Style Matters was by far our favorite.

Spencer does an unbelievable job of getting to know the couple and the music they love. He spent extra time exploring the reception venue ahead of time to assure that the event went seamlessly. Spencer was absolutely brilliant at integrating our favorite songs into a style that made our wedding reception exactly the way we always envisioned.

When Kent and I were planning our wedding, music was an important part of our decision. We wanted to make sure that the music would keep people dancing, would complement the style of our wedding, and not force any of us to listen to the chicken dance or the hokey pokey. We are so glad we found Style Matters! The music was perfect, we suggested songs, but they were able to add songs that worked for everyone while keeping in our favorite style of music, plus they had so many great suggestions to help make sure that EVERYTHING went off without a hitch. After the wedding, so many people have told us that the music perfectly matched the people we are and that this wedding was definitely OUR wedding! Thank you so much for a beautiful day!