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Cage and Aquarium Productions is a wedding DJ and photography company based out of San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA and Chicago, IL. The Cage and Aquarium Productions team are veterans in the craft of creating unique wedding day experiences. They’ll always stay ahead of the curve, providing high-quality service and personalized musical experiences that set the mood and atmosphere of your big day. Their artists specialize in turntable DJing, giving your event an authentic music experience. We are known for our intimate and customized DJ matching approach, pairing couples with the absolute perfect DJ for your special day. Cage and Aquarium photographers combine natural portraiture with a creative documentary style to tell a unique story for each couple that chooses us.

Services Offered
Cage and Aquarium Productions has a diverse music catalog, including songs from club, country, electronic, hip hop, indie, international, jazz, oldies, pop, R&B/soul, rock, top 40, and South Asian music genres. Some of the services that they offer include:

  • Consultations
  • Liability insurance
  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA systems
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Liability Insurance

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Cage and Aquarium Productions

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Cage and Aquarium has consistently impressed multiple couples with their DJ services for weddings, earning high praise for their communication, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the entire event. Reviewers emphasized the DJs' skills in reading the crowd, curating playlists that align with couples' preferences, and creating seamless transitions between songs. The team at Cage and Aquarium was commended for their support, timeliness, and overall contribution to making weddings unforgettable. Additionally, the company's inclusive and flexible approach, along with the availability of different DJ options, were highlighted as key positive aspects by couples who utilized their services for their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cage and Aquarium has consistently impressed multiple couples with their DJ services for weddings, earning high praise for their communication, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the entire event. Reviewers emphasized the DJs' skills in reading the crowd, curating playlists that align with couples' preferences, and creating seamless transitions between songs. The team at Cage and Aquarium was commended for their support, timeliness, and overall contribution to making weddings unforgettable. Additionally, the company's inclusive and flexible approach, along with the availability of different DJ options, were highlighted as key positive aspects by couples who utilized their services for their special day.

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kept the party going!

Cage and Aquarium was easy to work with throughout the process.

DJ Rawzhel was an effective communicator leading up to our big day and really understood what we were looking for musically. He kept the dance floor going and when there was a lull in energy knew exactly how to bring it back. We also had a saxophone player start off the dance floor and that was a perfect touch to get the party started.

Overall we really enjoyed working with Cage and Aquarium and would recommend them to everyone.
STEPHNJ
Stephnj Sent on 10/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cage and Aquarium was the best!

Working with Cage and Aquarium exceeded our expectations. Communication was timely and professional, and they took time to really understand our music tastes and the vibe we were trying to create for our wedding. Our dance floor was packed all night, and multiple guests commented on how great the music was. DJ Demchuck did an amazing job!
Kyle
Kyle Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Ligo was great!

We couldn't be happier with our choice to have DJ Ligo (Nathan) at our wedding! From start to finish, he kept the energy up and the dance floor packed. We received so many compliments from our guests about how great the music was and how smooth the transitions were —everyone was dancing all night!
Nathan curated the perfect mix of songs that reflected our taste, with something for everyone to enjoy. The transitions between songs were absolutely seamless, keeping the momentum going without ever missing a beat.
He was professional, easy to work with, and truly helped make our wedding celebration unforgettable. If you're looking for a DJ who knows how to read the crowd and bring the party to life, we highly recommend DJ Ligo!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
The Still Life Photography The Still Life Photography Wedding Photographers

I have worked with DJ's from Cage & Aquarium and know the owners from work in the past - they are a fantastic company! I hope to work with them again in the future.

Rica Chica Event Productions Rica Chica Event Productions Wedding Videographers

Shelly and the team at Cage and Aquarium are great to work with. The DJs I have worked with at weddings and other events have been so much fun and guests really enjoy them. Clients are always happy with them.

A Posh Event A Posh Event Wedding Planners

I recently had the pleasure of working with Kevin at Cage & Aquarium. He went above and beyond helping to get sound into various areas for both cocktail hour and during the reception. He was very professional, easy to work with and did I mention that the music was great! I definitely will be recommending him to all my brides!

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