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Paul Michaels Events specializes in wedding disc jockey services for the Chicagoland area.

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Do you really want to trust it to an inexperienced DJ or entertainer? Are you looking for a more personalized experience than working with a large DJ company, where your DJ doesn't even see your name until a month before your wedding?

All of our DJs have years of experience in the wedding industry and are able to read your crowd and play to your event in order to ensure your big day is everything you expected and more. We pride ourselves in the fact that we get to know our couples, and are able to customize every wedding to make it the perfect wedding for YOU AND YOUR FIANCE. No two weddings are the same and we know this!

Your wedding should be as worry free as possible, and to ensure that, DJ Paul Michaels (our founder/owner) personally meets with every wedding client to go over every detail ahead of time so nothing needs to be worried about the day of the wedding, and your special day goes on without a hitch!

Call at 773-850-1763 or email info@paulmichaelsevents.com today to schedule your no-obligation consultation!

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$500

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Paul Michaels Events

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Paul Michaels Events receives glowing reviews for their wedding DJ services. Customers appreciate the personalized approach, thorough planning process, and exceptional service provided by Paul and his team. Paul's ability to read the crowd and adapt accordingly, along with his professionalism and energy, make him a standout choice for weddings and other events. Guests rave about the fantastic experience and recommend Paul Michaels Events for anyone in need of a DJ.

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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.

Paul Michaels Events receives glowing reviews for their wedding DJ services. Customers appreciate the personalized approach, thorough planning process, and exceptional service provided by Paul and his team. Paul's ability to read the crowd and adapt accordingly, along with his professionalism and energy, make him a standout choice for weddings and other events. Guests rave about the fantastic experience and recommend Paul Michaels Events for anyone in need of a DJ.

Justin
Justin Sent on 07/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Paul Michaels Events - Wedding DJ

We made a great decision to go with Paul Michaels Events for our wedding! Paul was involved every step up the way up to the wedding. Their portal made setting up our timeline super easy as well as making sure all our songs we wanted to hear were on our list. We even had several meetings to go over everything and were able to get answers to any of our questions. The day of the wedding, Paul made sure everything lined up with our timeline and even helped make a few last minute changes. I'd highly recommend Paul Michaels Events for your wedding or really any event that may require a DJ.
Sharon
Sharon Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent photobooth experience

Professional, timely -- worked with us to customize props to reflect cultural heritage of bride and groom - would recommend.
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Connor Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a better experience

Can't say enough great things about Paul! From start to finish, Paul put me and my fiance at ease with his expertise and advice. In our first call, he took time to ask us about our vision and used that to tailor his recommendations.

After booking with Paul, he provides you with access to a portal that lets you easily organize all the planned music as well as give him guidance for must plays, like to hear, do not play, etc. It also has a section where you can see popular songs for various parts of the wedding and/or for different genres, which we really needed and appreciated. After that, you meet with Paul to cover your selections and nail down more of the timeline for the day itself. Organized to a T.

Most importantly, Paul read the dance floor perfectly, responding and adapting to the vibe as the night went on. He was the perfect blend of energetic but not at all obnoxious (have definitely seen corny DJs at other weddings - this is NOT Paul), his assistant was great, and he worked side by side not only with us but also our other vendors and coordinators.

Not exaggerating that close to a dozen guests raved about Paul specifically. Direct quote the next morning from a guest from New Jersey for our Chicago wedding: "He was FANTASTIC, I'm gonna fly him out for our anniversary party!" While I'm not sure if Paul's radius extends that far, I am sure it would be the East Coast's loss. You can't go wrong.
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Robert Sent on 12/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Paul Michaels was great!

I recently had the pleasure of working with DJ Paul for our special day, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! From the very beginning, he demonstrated remarkable flexibility, accommodating our requests and adjusting to our needs seamlessly.

DJ Paul went above and beyond to ensure everything went off without a hitch. He read the crowd perfectly, keeping the energy high and everyone on the dance floor.

Thank you, Paul, for making our day so special!
Robert
Robert Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Shannon


DJ Shannon was an absolute rockstar at our wedding! From start to finish, he brought the perfect energy, kept the dance floor packed, and made sure every moment was unforgettable. His ability to read the crowd and seamlessly transition between songs was impressive, and he played all of our favorite tracks while mixing in some fun surprises. Everyone at our wedding had a blast, and we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! If you’re looking for someone who’s professional, talented, and will make your event truly special, DJ Shannon is the one. Thank you for making our big day so perfect!
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Jane Sent on 12/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ ever

We have been to many a wedding and danced to many a DJ but this was by far the best. Working with Kate was amazing, we had one maybe two short meetings where she asked some great questions about our taste and helped us talk through what we did and did not want and what we needed to let them know when. Super straight forward and helpful.
Adam
Adam Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wish I could relive it!!!!!!

I had the pleasure of having Paul Michaels DJ my wedding. They were dependable, professional, and created the most fun party of my life. The music and lights they provided were dazzling. The DJ was an absolute hit for all ages... I was expecting to see a lot more people leave sooner due to expected tiredness and bedtimes, haha!!! It has been a few months since the big day and I am still getting complements.
Mallory
Mallory Sent on 01/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and Organized

I couldn’t possibly say enough nice things about Paul Michaels Events. They were so professional, transparent, and organized. Paul made the planning process stress free and they worked extremely well with our other vendors. Our photographer and venue both were impressed with their organization and professionalism. The online planning portal was easy to use and helped us put together our timeline. They did a great job reading the room and kept everyone dancing all night! Many of our guests went out of their way to tell us how much they loved the DJ. I will be forever grateful to Paul for making our wedding so special. Highest recommendation!
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Dustin Sent on 09/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Game Changing Experience!

Paul Michaels Events DJ Company was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. The preparation meetings were professional and detailed. The platform they use is user friendly.

The music being played kept the dance floor buzzing all night long. They were also the MC for our wedding. They gave us clear cut directions regarding every part of the day. Communication was great. I cant say enough about the performance of this company.
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 01/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We barely left the dance floor!

Booking Paul Michaels Events was one of the best choices we made during our wedding planning process! Paul is so organized, helpful, and knowledgeable about how to make your event perfect! Our venue has a unique layout and Paul made sure to document and plan through everything we would need for an amazing ceremony and reception during our venue walk-through. Hearing his plan made me so glad we booked him for our big day! It was also great to work with Paul in our planning meetings and he helped us think through timelines and music requests. On the day of, DJ Brian and his assistant were wonderful to work with and kept the dance party going! Our friends and family raved that our wedding was one of the most fun they've been to. Thank you Paul and Paul Michaels Events team for an incredible wedding!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Fornear Photo Fornear Photo Wedding Photographers

When working with DJ Paul Michaels he kept the party flowing and had a great energy (not to mention great music and mixes) for the whole wedding night! Not only was he professional but organized and timely with keeping the event's timeline moving along according to schedule. Fornear Photo would be excited to work with him again!

We R One Weddings We R One Weddings Wedding Officiants

Fun energetic DJ. Plays appropriate music for the age & taste of the guests.

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