Toast & Jam

Specialties

We are the antidote to the traditional cheesy wedding DJ.

We reject stale line dances, props and other gimmicks in favor of sweet, perfectly planned and well-​timed soundtracks that appeal to every partygoer, from elderly grandparents to the most discerning music critic. Toast and Jam believes that a thoughtful mix of pop favorites, hip-​hop bootyshakers, Motown classics and timeless standards are a fun and self-​respecting alternative to the embarrassing Hokey Pokey and Chicken Dance.

We work closely with our clients to develop a playlist that reflect their tastes. And although we are music-​obsessed, we aren’t music snobs who deign to do weddings — we love weddings and are honored to be a part of the big day!

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History

Established in 2005.

Fed up with the cheesy antics and shameless self-​promotion of typical wedding disc jockeys, Mary Nisi founded Toast & Jam in 2005 based on the idea that brides, grooms and guests should be entertained, not overshadowed.

Meet the Business Owner

Mary N.

Business Owner

Fed up with the cheesy antics and shameless self-​promotion of typical wedding disc jockeys, Mary Nisi founded Toast and Jam in 2005 based on the idea that brides, grooms and guests should be entertained, not overshadowed. Music-​obsessed since childhood, Mary parlayed her extensive knowledge into a weekly radio show at WLUW 88.7 FM in Chicago and DJ stints at the Hideout, Danny’s, The Fireside Bowl, Buddy Gallery, Schuba’s, The Burlington, Delilah’s and Open End Gallery. She also has provided musical direction and live DJing for the Fashionbender fashion show series, serves as Director of the Record Fair and Other Delights at Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival and is a founding member of the Chicago Indie Radio Project (CHIRP). Mary is a graduate of DePaul University and a native of Omaha, Nebraska.