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Get ready to experience the ultimate in wedding entertainment with Chad Dowling Productions!

Based in Portland, Oregon, we are a unique and creative DJ / Photo Booth Entertainment company that is dedicated to making your big day absolutely perfect.

With over 30 years of experience, Chad knows that every wedding is different and that's why he offers a customized experience to cater to your specific needs and wishes. Whether you're looking for fun, classy, modern, upbeat, or elegant music, Chad will work with you to make sure your wedding day is exactly what you dreamed of.

As both the DJ and MC, Chad will make all of your announcements, guide your guests, and coordinate with other vendors to ensure that your special day runs smoothly and most importantly, everyone has a blast!

At Chad Dowling Productions, we offer a wide variety of music genres to choose from, including country, hip-hop, and everything in between. Our goal is to provide you with a fun-filled day to treasure forever, and we'll be there every step of the way to help with the details.

Our services include a luxury DJ booth, professional sound system, wireless microphones, dance floor lighting, a white tower photo booth, up-lighting, custom monograms, and our special "Dance In the Clouds" dry ice effect. We also offer projector and screen rentals, free consultation, and online planning tools. And don't forget, we have liability insurance and a one-event-per-day guarantee to give you peace of mind.

So what are you waiting for? Contact us today to set up your FREE no-obligation wedding consultation. Get ready for an unforgettable wedding experience with Chad Dowling Productions!

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Disco Ball
Flat Screen
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$100

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Chad Dowling Productions

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Chad Dowling Productions, led by Chad and Gretchen, receive glowing reviews as an exceptional DJ and photo booth duo for weddings. Reviewers highlight Chad's ability to create a fantastic dance party, seamlessly balance DJ and EMCEE roles, and keep the event on track with professionalism and enthusiasm. Gretchen's coordination skills are praised for ensuring smooth transitions during the wedding. Together, they are described as a fun, reliable, and indispensable team that significantly contributes to a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience.

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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.

Chad Dowling Productions, led by Chad and Gretchen, receive glowing reviews as an exceptional DJ and photo booth duo for weddings. Reviewers highlight Chad's ability to create a fantastic dance party, seamlessly balance DJ and EMCEE roles, and keep the event on track with professionalism and enthusiasm. Gretchen's coordination skills are praised for ensuring smooth transitions during the wedding. Together, they are described as a fun, reliable, and indispensable team that significantly contributes to a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience.

Elisabeth
Elisabeth Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

This wedding planner loves Chad and Gretchen!

As a wedding planner, I've worked with a lot of DJs and photo booth operators. The dynamic duo of Chad and Gretchen are hard to beat. While both are excellent on their own, I highly recommend hiring both (Chad as DJ, Gretchen as photo booth). They bring a positive, generous energy to any event they work -- not to mention loads of professional expertise and equipment!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 11/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10 Stars for Chad!

I cannot recommend Chad enough! I’ve had the pleasure of working with him both vendor-to-vendor and as a client, and he delivers 100% every single time. Chad is incredibly fun, reads the crowd perfectly, and is a natural EMCEE. It’s rare to find someone who can seamlessly balance both DJ and EMCEE roles—but Chad is that guy.

He’s a planner’s dream and often a bride’s favorite vendor. His planning software is user-friendly and makes it easy (and enjoyable!) to build your custom playlist and see exactly what will be played. You choose the vibe, and Chad brings it to life with unmatched professionalism.

On top of all that, he’s very reasonably priced for the level of service and experience he offers. Truly one of the best in the industry!
Levi
Levi Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A magnificent night. Chad and Gretchen were perfect

We hired Chad and Gretchen for our 25th anniversary party. Communication was easy. Chad was flexible even with last minute changes. Music selection was right on point. Sound and mics worked smoothly and we got amazing pictures from the photo booth. Everyone had a great time.
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Liberty Sent on 12/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

25th Anniversary Dance Party

We only had one criterion for a DJ: someone who could take a room full of people from all over the country who don't know each other (including shy personalities and introverts) and create a fantastic dance party. We told our venue coordinator and she recommended Chad without hesitation. It was not just the best party we've ever hosted; it was the BEST party we've ever been to. We had numerous guests reach out afterward and tell us that was the most fun party they had ever attended. It was magical. Chad was professional, responsive, helpful, informative, courteous, and encouraging. The program included dinner, speeches, games, musical numbers, special dances, dance lessons, and dancing. Chad kept the whole program on track. Three months later we still talk about how that was the most fun night of our lives. Maybe we'll have to throw a 26th Anniversary party? If we do, we'll know which DJ to book!
Larissa
Larissa Sent on 07/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

My husband was the last of his three siblings to get married and all three of them have had Chad as their wedding DJ going back ten years! After working with him for our wedding it is clear why. He is a true professional who clearly loves what he does. He made our night so fun. He was great as an MC as well as DJ during the dancing. I highly recommend using Chad Dowling Productions.
Amber
Amber Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ and Photo Booth Team You Could Ask For!

Chad and Gretchen are an absolute delight, and one amazing team! We were lucky enough to have them DJ and Photo Booth for our wedding, and they were a complete hit all around. Not only did they keep the energy and fun factor at a constant high during the reception, but they were also soooo instrumental in keeping our wedding running smoothly, and on time. This was a huge weight off our shoulders, so we were able to just be in the moment and enjoy the day. You could not ask for 2 more professional and fun people to work with. They made the entire experience all the more memorable, and for that we are eternally grateful.
Johanna
Johanna Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

11/10 Amazing DJ. Chad and Gretchen are the Best in the Business

When planning our wedding, we knew we wanted the music to be epic! Music is so important to my now husband Ryan and me. We wanted a packed dance floor, but we also wanted to incorporate our Jewish culture and even play some of our psych-rock faves, plus the odd request from our parents. It was a tall request! Chad handled it like a champ and created a playlist that checked our boxes and got everyone on the dance floor!

When working with Chad, it's apparent that he had an enormous knowledge of music and DJing, as well as the intricacies of events and hosting. He had so many great suggestions and understood what we wanted and more! He even incorporated our weird sense of humor into our playlist. For example, we mentioned in our wedding vows a joke about rickrolling, and he added Never Gonna Give You Up to our playlist! It was amazing!

At the last minute, we found out that our venue would be less involved in the day of coordination than we had previously thought. We had recruited some cousins to help, but when we told Chad and his wife/superstar partner in crime, Gretchen, about it, Gretchen stepped up to the plate without missing a beat. She coordinated our processional and the entrance to our reception. It was amazing! It meant so much to us that Chad and Gretchen would go above and beyond to ensure our wedding was perfect.

11/10, we would hire them again. We have nothing but the best things to say about Chad and Gretchen. We know they'll do everything possible to make your event extraordinary and customized to your taste.
AJ
Janet Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

LIT Party!

DJ Chad was simply the best wedding DJ we could ever hoped for. In fact, he exceeded our expectations. He was quick to respond to all our questions, played all our music and had a fun and vibrant personality. The icing on the cake was his incredible DJ booth, complete with a camera and TV screen. This feature allowed us to play a video recording of our distant family before our first dance. Our party was a huge hit, thank to him and Gretchen!
Liana
Liana Sent on 06/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible DJ & MC!

Chad and his wife Gretchen were an absolute pleasure to work with. Chad uses an app where you can customize the music as much as you'd like (you can upload whole playlists from Spotify!) There were some sections I didn't have a preference for music so we trusted Chad to do his thing. Chad is super responsive, organized, and a lot of fun! He kept the party going for the entire duration of the evening. Chad and Gretchen arrived to the venue early with plenty of time to set up and get things going before guests arrived. You can definitely tell Chad is passionate about what he does. We are about 3 weeks post wedding and people are still reaching out to us about how much fun they had! Look no further for your DJ & MC needs - Chad is your guy!
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Alan Sent on 06/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best DJ you can hire

tl;dr Chad is absolutely the best DJ you can hire for your wedding; if you have the opportunity to book him, you absolutely should!!

Our wedding planning was long and stressful. There were so many moments where we wondered if anything would connect and if everything was worth our effort.

All of those thoughts went to rest once we spoke with Chad and Gretchen.

Their knowledge and experience put us at ease as we knew we had the perfect host for our wedding.

We filled out a detailed form regarding music selections and smaller details about wedding procedure, and once the wedding day came everything played out as intended.

There will always be delays during the wedding day itself, but Chad kept the party going, inserted songs seamlessly to our playlist, and so many guests have told us personally how the DJ is so good. Chad even worked with us to facilitate a more intricate part of our wedding dance, and his light up DJ booth and lights kept the ambiance going all night long!

Chad and Gretchen are perfect hosts, and they are good people. If you are on the fence about which DJ to choose for your wedding, you will not have any regrets with them by your side. If they are available for your wedding date, book them 1000%!!

Chad and Gretchen helped to make our dream wedding a reality!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Studio 623 Photography Studio 623 Photography Wedding Photographers

Fun, entertaining, awesome; Chad will make your party amazing!

Bridal Bliss Bridal Bliss Wedding Planners

Great staff, great service, amazing DJ's!

A Beautiful Ceremony NW A Beautiful Ceremony NW Wedding Officiants

I look forward to every wedding I do with the Chad Dowling crew! I know the sound will be crystal clear and that everyone in attendance will be able to hear every word of the ceremony. The music will be expertly mixed, and they'll hit every cue right on the money. And they always make me sound amazing! :-)

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