What Couples, Planners & Photographers Say

5.0 stars from 58 reviews on Google, Facebook, and The Knot. Here are a few from weddings and events in Des Moines and beyond.

“Working with DJ Nick at Bella Sala was an absolute pleasure! From the moment we connected, his communication was excellent, and he was incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire wedding day. He kept the energy up without ever feeling overbearing, made every announcement seamlessly, and ensured every transition flowed perfectly. As a wedding planner, I truly appreciate vendors who work as a team, and Nick did exactly that. He stayed in constant communication, was flexible when the timeline shifted, and always had the couple’s best interests at the center of everything he did. His professionalism and positive attitude made the day so much smoother for everyone involved. I would gladly recommend DJ Nick to any couple looking for someone who is organized, talented, and genuinely cares about creating an unforgettable wedding day.”

— Elizabeth Bliss Events, wedding planner (Google, July 2026)

“Nick Nystrom was absolutely fantastic as the DJ for our daughter’s wedding! From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to make sure every detail was exactly what we envisioned. My husband asked him to create a custom New Wave ‘80s mix, and Nick didn’t just make one version, he created three, tweaking each one until it was absolutely perfect. His creativity and seamless transitions between songs kept everyone on the dance floor all night long, and he always seemed to know exactly when to change up the music to keep the energy high. … When unexpected weather rolled in and thunder caused the officiant’s lapel microphone to cut in and out, Nick handled it flawlessly. Without disrupting the ceremony, he quietly walked a handheld microphone to the officiant so the ceremony continued without missing a beat. … We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. Nick is talented, organized, adaptable, and genuinely invested in making your event unforgettable.”

— Jill Dibert, mother of the bride (Google, July 2026)

“I’m a photographer and have heard my fair share of wedding DJs, and though I enjoy photographing the dancing I was starting to not love hearing the same songs over and over again. After hearing Nick DJ, I wish he could DJ every wedding I photograph. Most DJs play a set list of the same songs you hear at every wedding with very little variation. But Nick’s DJ skills are so much more of an artistry that made even me want to dance - and I’m not much of a dancer. Super fun mixes and even some songs you rarely hear at weddings. If you’re wanting high quality professionalism and creativity from your DJ, Nick is absolutely your guy!”

— Molly Skoglund, wedding photographer (Google, August 2026)

“Nick is a class act! He is an organized, polished communicator that isn’t phased by the occasional change in agenda. Nick is great at reading the environment, selecting thoughtfully curated music to match. Great at working a crowd to get people excited/participating!”

— Kari Nichols (Facebook, August 2026)

“Nick at Nystrom Productions is truly the best of the best. You are hiring a high quality DJ who can do more than simply play a playlist of songs and do some announcing. His energy is infectious and exactly the kind of energy you want to have around you on your big day. Planning and communication with him is streamlined, organized and so consistent. He’s very responsive, great at helping with any questions/ideas you have and so genuinely nice. Day of he’s great at being flexible as needed, knowing how to read the room and a fun personality to have. We did a lot of interviews with various DJ’s so I promise you we found the best.”

— Kiana Weitl, bride (The Knot, July 2024)

“Nick was an absolute delight to work with! He is a dream for type-A brides with a comprehensive portal for song selection and color coded floor plan layout for his equipment! His communication & organization skills are unmatched and ensures your day goes off without a hitch. He takes time to get to know you as a couple and understand your vibe. We gave some guidance on a few songs we wanted to hear, but we let Nick do his thing and he killed it! Our guests of all ages got out on the dance floor and had the best time.”

— Abby Hasley, bride (The Knot, July 2023)

“Nick is awesome to work with! We got married on May 18th, in downtown Des Moines, and Nick pulled out all of the stops for our reception at The Tea Room! He surprised us with custom up-lighting to match the wedding colors! It honestly made the space! In addition, his music was perfect for cocktail hour, dinner and dancing of course!”

— Katie Mari, bride, The Tea Room, Des Moines (Facebook, July 2019)

“I never thought a ‘remote DJ’ was a thing until I Googled it and Nick’s name came up. We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Nick. From the very first call, to the trial session, his attentiveness and flexibility as we worked out the kinks of live streaming from Iowa to Puerto Rico. He even schemed with my now husband to surprise me with a special dance! … Every single one of our guests thought it was the coolest idea. Even the vendors we had in-person were impressed! Overall, Nick is extremely professional, communicative, and a genuinely awesome person to work with. Don’t live in Iowa? Doesn’t matter. Pick Nick anyway!”

— Kim Roseler, bride, destination wedding in San Juan, Puerto Rico (The Knot, April 2022)