Caught in the action of just how much fun a photo booth can be!
Photographers can’t always capture everything, so why not swing by the booth and grab that picture-perfect shot you’ll keep forever? Straight to your phone or printed on the spot with our Classic Booth—memories made easy.
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Florist | band: Talk of the town
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HAMU | .beauty
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12/06/2024
This DJ reception had it all—music, love, and pure happiness bringing everyone together.
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Bride | .majewski
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Caterer | .restaurants
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12/03/2024
This wedding was bursting with color, energy, and joy—every detail came together to create a reception that truly celebrated love and life. Bright, bold, and full of life!
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DJ + Lighting + Bars |
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Floral |
Catering |
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11/28/2024
Whether it’s a family feast or Friendsgiving, we’ve got the perfect tunes to boost your dinner party vibes. Happy Thanksgiving!
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11/27/2024
As far as we’re concerned, dad moves will always be in.
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11/26/2024
Have you heard? Our Telephone Booth has been a hit this season.
Not only is it a fun way for guests to leave sweet messages and hilarious shoutouts, but it also makes the perfect photo prop. It’s a must-have for any celebration.
Inquire via the link in bio!
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11/20/2024
Our top 3 songs that are sure to get the dance floor bumping:
1) HOT TO GO!
2) Dancing Queen
3) Low (Feat. T-Pain)
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11/15/2024
Let us re-introduce one of our teams MVP’s, Conner O’malley!
Meet Conner, our Senior DJ and Client Experience Lead who brings his A-game to every event. With years of skills and style, he’s not only one of our most experienced DJs bit also our trusted go-to for HHG venues like and . From curating the night’s vibe and sharing a laugh with guests, he 1000% knows how to keep the energy high and the good times rolling.
You can get to know more about our DJs via the link in bio!
11/06/2024
Want to make your first dance absolutely epic? It’s simple. All you need is...
1. Ambient lighting to set the mood
2. A skilled MC to grab the attention of the room
3. A meaningful song that’s queued perfectly and the volume turned up to match the moment
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Hair and Makeup - .byterra
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11/01/2024
When the celebration takes a surprise turn! These guys got a little more than they bargained for when the confetti dropped! 🎊🪩🎉
What an epic night celebrating this vibrant couple! The energy was electric, and the beaded chandeliers added the perfect touch of elegance to a night full of love and dancing. Cheers to all the incredible moments and an amazing start to their forever!
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Ceremony |
Reception |
Caterer + Bar | .restaurants
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Rentals |
Floral |
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Paper Products |
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10/21/2024
Casting the perfect ambiance. Uplights redefine spaces, creating a mood that elevates every event. Discover how these subtle yet powerful tools transform environments into memorable experiences.
10/17/2024
Nothing like our cold sparks to light up the night and make the dance floor pop! The checkerboard floor was a stunner, setting the perfect vibe for this memorable wedding celebration. 🔥
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Cake |
Linens |
DJ + Rentals |
Rentals |
Florals |
Photography |
Video |
Stationary |
Hair + Makeup |
10/14/2024
From the bar to the beats, we keep the party on repeat! 🎶
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Venue | Private Residence
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Live Musicians /
Tent |
Specialty Rentals |
Specialty Linens |
Draping |
Florist |
Photographer |
DJ / Production /
Cake |
Donuts /
Hair |
Makeup
10/07/2024
This wedding was an absolute blast! It was all about the party, good vibes, and non-stop dancing until late. Couldn’t have asked for a better setup to keep the energy high!
Cheers to Nina & Logan!
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Florals
Dress Boutique
Suit source
Paper & invitation design
Hair & MUA
Cake/Desserts .chick & DJ@soundbydesign
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Catering
10/04/2024
Milwaukee Art Museum Receptions 🔥
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Get ready for a night of haunting beats and spooky vibes! Join us for an unforgettable Halloween bash at Deer Camp on October 26th.
👻 When: October 26th
👻 Where: Deer Camp, Milwaukee
👻 Time: 9pm-1am
Four thrilling DJ sets by Sound By Design (lineup dropping soon!)
Show off your spooky side in our Costume Contest—prizes awarded at 11:30m!
Mark your calendars and bring your best costumes for a night of spine-tingling fun. We hope to see you on the dance floor! 🕺💀
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Thank you for your interest in our company. Sound By Design has been making occasions like yours special for over twenty years. We are recognized as a leader in the Milwaukee entertainment and event production industry. Voted “Best DJ” by Wisconsin Bride Magazine, Sound By Design takes a modern approach to entertainment. We can also make the planning process easy by providing multiple services. Entertain your guests with music from our DJs. Create a unique atmosphere with our full production lighting team. Grab a photo in a modern open-concept photo booth. And finally, capture it all with the help from our incredible videography team to relive your day over and over again.
When selecting a DJ company what you’re investing in is the team behind it all. We have an amazing staff that is very passionate about what they do. Many of our team members have been with Sound By Design for years. With that experience we are able to help personalize the entire event so that it is exactly what you are looking for.
Paul Hackbarth started Sound By Design in 1996 doing middle school dances. Over the years, Paul and his team have worked hard to grow Sound By Design into company you see today. Our capabilities allow us to now execute over 750 events a year.
In 2012 Paul and his wife opened up Camp Bar. The bar quickly became a neighborhood favorite later resulting in two more locations. It was only a matter of time before Paul combined his experience in the entertainment and bar industry to open up two event spaces - The Atrium and Birch. All together the brands form the Hackbarth Hospitality Group.
