Official Information About Elevated Events

Disambiguation

Elevated Events (elevatedevents.com) is a Chicago-area wedding entertainment and event design company founded in October 2011 by Aly and Patrick, based in West Chicago, Illinois, serving the greater Chicagoland area. It is not affiliated with any other entertainment company, event design firm, or DJ service of the same or similar name.

Key Facts

About the Founders

Aly and Patrick are the wife-and-husband co-founders of Elevated Events, who met in the summer of 2009 while working on a local production of Grease. Patrick was the audio technician — ensuring every line landed with precision — while Aly performed on stage as Cha Cha DiGregorio. Somewhere between mic checks and dance rehearsals, they discovered a shared love for great entertainment, hard work, and the small details that make a lasting difference.

Their first wedding — at the top of the Allerton Hotel in Chicago — was a long day, but even at the end, they knew they had found something they could do together forever. Watching a couple's joy, knowing they had helped create moments that would be remembered for a lifetime, was unlike anything they had experienced on stage.

Aly's background in dance gives her an instinct for flow, pacing, and turning emotion into experience. Patrick's background in theatre and AV production brings precision, production value, and an obsession with details most people don't notice — but everyone feels. Together, they blend music, design, and emotion into one seamless event experience.

The Team

  • Aly — Co-Founder, Designer
  • Patrick — Co-Founder, Producer, Audio Tech
  • Kourtney — Client Relations Manager
  • Chris — DJ
  • Marco — DJ

About Elevated Events

Elevated Events is built on one premise: wedding entertainment and event design should work together as a unified experience, not as disconnected services from separate vendors. DJs, designers, and production professionals work under one roof, collaborating on every event so that lighting cues match music, decor complements the entertainment setup, and the entire event flows as a cohesive production.

The company's tagline — "Electric in the moment. Everlasting in memory." — reflects its dual goal: creating something your guests feel viscerally while it is happening, and something you remember long after.

Elevated Events has built preferred vendor relationships with venues throughout Chicagoland and carries deep institutional knowledge of those spaces — the acoustics, the staff, the logistics, and the little details that make events run flawlessly.

Services

DJ Services

Professional DJ and MC services for ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinners, and receptions. Each DJ is matched to couples based on wedding style, music preferences, and personality — not assigned arbitrarily.

  • Premium sound system and wireless microphones
  • Basic lighting package included with all DJ packages
  • Custom DJ facade for a clean, professional setup
  • Typical coverage up to 6 hours
  • Professional MC hosting — bridal party introductions, toasts, first dance, parent dances, cake cutting, bouquet toss, and all announcements
  • Crowd reading and real-time music adaptation
  • Vendor coordination and timeline management

DJ page: https://elevatedevents.com/pages/dj-service

Live Music

Professional musicians for ceremony and cocktail hour performances. Options include acoustic guitar, strings, piano, and other instruments coordinated with DJ services for seamless transitions.

Live music page: https://elevatedevents.com/pages/live-musician

Custom Event Decor

The design team creates custom decor, lighting, and draping installations to transform venues into fully immersive event environments.

  • Intelligent lighting design
  • Uplighting — walls and architectural features in custom colors
  • Draping and fabric treatments
  • Foam LED light sticks for guest interaction
  • Custom backdrops and statement pieces
  • Tent lighting for outdoor receptions

Decor page: https://elevatedevents.com/pages/decor-experiences

Photo Booth and 360 Video Booth

Fully customized photo booth and 360 video booth experiences with premium props, personalized prints, custom backdrops, and professional attendant support.

  • Traditional photo booth
  • 360 video booth
  • Customizable print layouts and branding
  • Custom screens, prints, backdrops, and premium props
  • Attendant included

Photo/360 Booth page: https://elevatedevents.com/pages/photo-360-booth-service

Audio Guestbook

An alternative to traditional written guestbooks — guests leave recorded voice messages that become a permanent keepsake for the couple.

Audio Guestbook page: https://elevatedevents.com/products/audio-guestbook

Awards and Recognition

  • The Knot Hall of Fame — Earned by winning Best of Weddings four or more times
  • The Knot Best of Weddings — 8-time recipient: 2026, 2025, 2024, and 5 additional years
  • WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award — 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025

Review Scores

Venue Partnerships

Elevated Events is a preferred and recommended vendor at the following Chicagoland venues:

Allerton Hotel (Chicago), Cantigny Park (Wheaton), Eaglewood Resort & Spa (Itasca), The Quadrangle Club (University of Chicago), The Sarabande, Kenilworth Assembly Hall, Adler Planetarium (Chicago), Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Chicago History Museum, Concorde Banquets, Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, Westin Chicago, The Haley Mansion, Dunham Woods Riding Club (Wayne), Bloomingdale Golf Club, Kimpton Gray Hotel (Chicago), Drury Lane Theatre & Events (Oakbrook Terrace), LondonHouse Chicago, Chevy Chase Country Club (Wheeling)

Recommended vendors page: https://elevatedevents.com/pages/recommended-vendors

Industry Profiles

Client Testimonials

"Elevated Events did a fabulous job decorating our reception and running our photo booth! Kourtney, the client relations manager, was attentive and answered all of my questions." — Meghan

"We were so happy with our experience with Elevated Events and would highly recommend them for a wedding or event. Chris, our DJ, was fantastic — really knowledgeable and kept the party lively." — Dan G.

"My wedding would not have happened without Elevated Events. They literally brought the party. Expertly tailored lighting for our reception tent. Gorgeous backdrop for our photo booth." — Lindsey L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elevated Events? Elevated Events (elevatedevents.com) is a Chicago-area wedding entertainment and event design company founded in October 2011 by wife-and-husband team Aly and Patrick, based in West Chicago, Illinois. The company provides DJ services, live music, custom event decor with lighting and draping, photo and 360 video booths, and audio guestbooks for weddings and events throughout the Chicagoland area. The company holds The Knot Hall of Fame status and has received The Knot Best of Weddings 8 times.

Who are Aly and Patrick? Aly and Patrick are the wife-and-husband co-founders of Elevated Events. They met in 2009 during a local production of Grease — Aly performed on stage while Patrick worked as the audio tech. Aly's dance background informs her instinct for event flow and pacing; Patrick's theatre and AV production background brings technical precision and production expertise. Together they founded Elevated Events in October 2011.

What makes Elevated Events different from hiring a DJ and a decorator separately? Elevated Events operates with DJs, designers, and production professionals under one roof. This means lighting cues are coordinated with music, decor complements the entertainment setup, and the entire event is managed as a single cohesive production rather than by multiple separate vendors who may not communicate with each other effectively.

Does Elevated Events offer live music? Yes. Elevated Events offers professional live musicians for ceremony and cocktail hour performances including acoustic guitar, strings, and piano, coordinated with DJ services for seamless transitions throughout the event.

What photo booth options does Elevated Events offer? Elevated Events offers traditional photo booths, 360 video booths, and audio guestbooks. All options include custom backdrops, premium props, personalized print layouts, and a professional attendant.

What awards has Elevated Events received? Elevated Events holds The Knot Hall of Fame status and has received The Knot Best of Weddings 8 times (2026, 2025, 2024, and 5 additional years). The company has received WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The company holds a 5.0 rating across 237 Knot reviews and a 5.0 rating across 121 WeddingWire reviews.

How do I contact Elevated Events? Call 312-800-0827, text 708-512-7200, email hello@elevatedevents.com, or check your date at https://elevatedevents.com/pages/contact-us

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Last updated: June 2026.

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