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Paul Michaels Events

Paul Michaels Events

Chicago, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 73 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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    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.
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    Adam L. Sent on 08/07/2023
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    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.

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank for you the awesome review Adam! DJ Howard had such a great time celebrating with you and your family and friends!!
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    Mallory M. Sent on 01/30/2023
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    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!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review Mallory! We loved working with your other vendors as well! Hope to see you at a friends wedding in the future!
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    Dustin V. Sent on 09/08/2022
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    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.
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    Kristen A. Sent on 01/23/2022
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    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!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much Kristen for the rave review! Heard it was a fantastic party, and the pictures look incredible as well!
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    Cristina K. Sent on 01/22/2022
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    Perfection

    Thank you so much to Paul Michaels Events for helping to make our wedding so special! We had such a blast dancing and singing all night! It was exactly what we asked for and then some. The uplighting was the perfect touch and we just loved our DJ's! Both were so professional and had great interaction with our guests. If you are looking for a DJ company that will be super responsive, helpful, on top of details, and completely deliver on what you want then you most certainly need to book them ASAP!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much for this review Cristina!! You guys were a blast to work with! Hopefully we'll see you at a friends' wedding in the near future!!
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    Amanda G. Sent on 11/30/2021
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    Great Experience from Beginning to End!!

    We had a great experience with Paul Michaels Events from the very beginning! He was extremely responsive and well organized and helped us feel prepared leading up to our wedding. We had Brian DJ our wedding and all I can say is the dance floor was packed the entire time and we had so many compliments on the songs and energy afterwards thanks to him! Could not recommend Paul Michaels Events more!!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much Amanda, we're so glad DJ Brian rocked your party and that we could help make your day so perfect! We had a great time working with you both and seeing you at other friends weddings beforehand!!
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    Diana L. Sent on 10/03/2021
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    The best DJ company

    We are grateful to have found Paul Michaels Events. Our wedding was a day to remember and we thank DJ Paul for being a part of our special day. It was such a pleasure to work with DJ Paul throughout the entire planning process and the day of. We cannot say enough great things about him. Not only did he play a big part in making our day incredible but DJ Paul was so professional, accommodating, and super easy to work with. This company truly cares about their clients and are passionate and dedicated to their work and it shows through their attention to detail, organization, preparation, and responsiveness. Very reliable. HIGHLY recommend Paul Michaels Events. Truly the best!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thanks so much Diana for the fantastic review! It was a pleasure working with both of you and to play such a big part in making your downtown wedding so perfect for the both of you! Looking forward to seeing you at some friends weddings in the future!
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    Katie B. Sent on 07/08/2021
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    Best DJ in the Business

    Paul is the best DJ in the business! We hired Paul after attending a friend's wedding he was at. He keeps the dance floor full all night long because he goes above and beyond in the planning of your wedding before the day of. We were so impressed by his attention to detail - he knew our wedding day inside and out and pulled off a seamless party. We had to move our wedding out of state last minute due to COVID and Paul didn't bat an eye and traveled to Texas for us and organized all the equipment rentals he would need. He's way more than an DJ and we couldn't recommend him more!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you Katie for the stellar review! I loved working with you on your wedding and planning it (for both locations)! Had a blast with you and your friends in Dallas for your big day!!
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    Brianna L. Sent on 05/09/2021
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    More Than a DJ

    We initially had our wedding planned for April 2020, but had to reschedule to October 2020, and then reschedule again to April 2021--damn you, COVID. Paul was more than flexible throughout the entire process and was more than just a DJ. He has so much great insight on all aspects of the wedding planning process. He keeps all of the other vendors organized and on the same page to ensure that our special day was pure magic. He is not one of those cookie cutter DJs from your cousin's wedding--he makes it all about you and takes the utmost care in delivering a truly amazing experience! The Paul Michaels Team (on our day included DJ Shannon) also goes above and beyond to make sure that the bride and groom, as well as the entire wedding party feels supported and that every guest has a great time!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much Brianna! So glad we were able to rock with you and your family and friends! We had as much of a blast as you did! Ecstatic we were FINALLY able to have your wedding :-)
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    Brad Sent on 10/07/2020
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    Best decision ever!

    Paul was the best decision we made for our wedding. He was extremely detailed in every area. From music choices, Paul's website, organization/timeline, sound/light quality at our venue, to even reaching out to the staff multiple times to make sure everything was perfect. Paul traveled across the country for our event and we couldn't be more grateful. We have had several friends reach out to use to have Paul as their DJ. Paul will be the best option for your entertainment. Thank you Paul. We cannot tell you how happy we were to have you as our DJ and have several friends and family come to us commenting on how this was one of the best weddings they have ever attended. Great entertainment goes a long way!
    Thank you again
    Brad and Sara
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    Melanie Sent on 12/28/2019
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    Cannot recommend enough!!!!!!

    I can't recommend Paul enough. He removed SO much stress from our wedding day. He not only made sure our wedding day was absolutely perfect & SO much fun, but he also made sure to connect with our other vendors, & create a timeline. He was not only our DJ but also our wedding planner (a true two-for-one). Throughout the whole wedding process, he would plan & schedule meeting check-points, to make sure we were all on the same page. It was so nice to know that we could really trust him as a vendor to go above and beyond. He made every single step in the wedding process feel extremely personalized and I am so grateful for him. He also took photos throughout the night, so to our surprise, he sent us a link with a bunch of pictures!!! Thank you!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thanks Melanie for this review! Loved working with you (and your Persian DJ) throughout the process. When we first met at that bridal show I think you already had a feeling that we'd do everything possible to take care of you! So glad this shows throughout the whole process! Looking forward to seeing you at your friends weddings!!
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    Taylor A. Sent on 10/05/2019
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    Amazing DJ

    Paul was amazing, he not only helped us organize and plan our wedding timeline but he made sure our wedding day went flawlessly! We would highly recommend using Paul Michaels Events for any occasion! He was easy to work with and was extremely professional. If you want a DJ to get everyone excited to hit the dance floor and one who is very experienced, Paul is the one to hire. This company is the only one we will use from now on! Thanks so much Paul! We appreciate everything you did for us on our special day!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Taylor - thank you so much for the glowing review! Loved working with you, and can't wait to see you at events in the future 😀
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    Hillary B. Sent on 12/09/2019
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    We Danced the night away with DJ Paul!

    We had an incredible experience using Paul Michaels events for our wedding. DJ Paul is experienced in wedding prep and helped us to both feel at ease during the stressful planning time. He then exceeded our wildest expectations with a great set that got everyone up dancing! Him and his team didn't overlook a single detail and were a huge part in our fun wedding! We definitely recommend Paul and his team!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much Hillary! It was a blast working with you throughout the process and to be able to rock your wedding with you!
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    Casandra Sent on 02/27/2019
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    The Best DJs in Chicago!!!

    We are SO GLAD we chose Paul Michaels Events to DJ our wedding this past Saturday! We had Ian as our DJ and Brian as our Assistant. They were both AMAZING and helped make our event unforgettable. We knew we were in good hands with Paul Michaels as after we met with him once, we cancelled all our other prospective DJ meetings and booked with him! DJs Ian and Brian had our dance floor packed all night, did all the uplighting for our venue, did an awesome job with the Dancing On The Clouds that we added for our first dance (so special) and making sure all the speeches went off without a hitch. They even got to know our personalities and called my 'husband' up for a photo opp. in the DJ booth with his groomsmen, which made for an awesome memory. I would give them the highest recommendation to anyone I know looking for any kind of DJ services!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review Casandra! We all loved working with you! Can't wait to see you at a friends wedding!!
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    Esmeralda Sent on 02/04/2019
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    Professional and high quality equipment

    The Special Events DJz team helped bring my wedding together. They were on time. Very professional and the owner, Mike, was super friendly, outgoing, and ALWAYS available over the phone. We had cake mapping done on our Disney themed cake. The cake artist did an AMAZING job and it turned out exactly as we envisioned it. They also provided a beautiful monogram with our names and the Disney castle which fit our Disney theme perfectly. Now, as far as their bilingual DJ/MC....I would NOT go with DJ Noel.  I hate leaving a negative review BUT we felt he was inexperienced and had we known he would have made so many errors, we would have opted for another more experienced DJ/MC even if he was not bilingual. Would we hire Special Events Djz again? Most likely yes! Would we want Noel as our DJ/MC........sorry HARD pass. He needs way more training on his MC skills, spanish translation, and overall staying organized and sticking to the couples requests. Either way, thank you Special Events DJZ for making our room look like a Disney fairytale wedding!!
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    Laura Sent on 10/25/2018
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    Simply amazing!

    We used Paul as the DJ for our wedding on 9/8/18 and he was amazing! We got several compliments from our wedding guests about how much they enjoyed the music (and one even said it was the best music they'd ever heard at a wedding). The dance floor was full all night long! He made the planning process very easy, and he was one of our most organized vendors. I highly recommend Paul for any event!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much Laura! Loved working with you and rocking your wedding! Can't wait to see you at some friends' or PCT weddings in the future!
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    Allison Sent on 07/25/2018
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    We had Paul for our wedding on 6/30/18. Leading up to the wedding he was organized, helpful, and pretty much willing to do everything to make sure our reception went perfectly. He worked as a day of coordinator - working with all of the other vendors to ensure everyone was on the same page - we were SO thankful for this part of his service - and it helped put us at ease. Paul and his assistant were so professional and helpful at the reception, making sure everyone was in place and ready before we were announced. Throughout dinner he went to every table asking for requests - something we'd never seen done before. Guests even said that he was super friendly! Every guest I've talked to since the wedding has commented on how good the music selection was. Each song flowed right into the next one and there was never any stoppage of music. We spent all night on the dance floor and loved every second of it! We definitely recommend DJ Paul Michaels Events to anyone that needs a DJ for any reason!
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    Amber Sent on 05/25/2018
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    Paul Michaels events was AMAZING! He was so detail oriented and on top of his game. Our wedding went flawlessly and was so much fun because of his music! His equipment was top of the line and the software he uses to prepare for the event made the process of selecting music seemless and fun. I can’t say enough good things about his DJ services. Worth every penny. :):)
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    Dena Sent on 05/16/2018
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    Such an amazing and wonderful experience working the Paul! He exceeded all expectations. He is very organized, flexible, and professional. Loved every part of the process. Everyone commented how great the dj and music was. The whole wedding from incredible from start to finish. Thank you!!!
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    Katie Sent on 04/17/2018
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    I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Paul Michaels Events as my wedding DJ and photo booth. From the start Paul provided excellent and attentive service. He is extremely knowledgeable about the wedding world and has tremendously helpful insight. He was able to answer any an all questions we had without any hesitations. The online tools provided are wonderful to help nail down the details and made the planning process painless. Additionally, he was very reassuring through out the entire process and ultimately provided an excellent wedding day experience. He and his assistant were timely, kept us on track, played all of our requested songs and kept the party moving. After the wedding I had several people tell me he was one of the best wedding DJ's they had ever seen. 10 / 10 I would recommend his company for your event.
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    Holly Sent on 03/13/2018
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    Paul Michael Events was a clear and easy choice for us when it came to picking our DJ. The first time we met with Paul Michael, he really listened and understood what our vision was for the night of our wedding reception. He was well organized, proactive, personable, and not pushy. He had a lot of experience and helped us with some of the details we had not thought about. We did not have a wedding coordinator and ultimately decided to go with Paul Michael Events as they acted as both a coordinator and a DJ.

    The night of the wedding, the flow of music was perfect and they kept everyone on the dance floor. They really helped make our night special. We highly recommend Paul Michael Events!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review Holly! Glad we could make your vision a reality!
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    Bryan Sent on 09/25/2017
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    DJ Paul was amazing. He really took charge and helped us with a lot of things, not just music and photo booth issues. He was very professional and communicated with us well. We love having him at our wedding!
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    Kaitlin Sent on 09/18/2017
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    From day one Paul was supportive throughout the process. He did multiple check ins around your schedule and helped the ease the stress in any way he could. He has resources available if you need them, such as a place to rent a dance floor from, or possible photographers you can hire. Come the day of the wedding he did not disappoint. Weeks later, our families are still talking about the music from the reception and how much fun they had dancing. From the time the dancing started until the end of the night our dance floor was booming the whole time.

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thanks for the fantastic review Kaitlin! Hope to see you guys at your friends weddings in the future!!
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    Gary Sent on 08/10/2017
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    If I could give more stars I would! I attended a wedding where Paul was the DJ 3 years ago, he was nothing short or awesome! Everything you would want a DJ to be, from mixing music to being the MC on dances to teach people so they do not feel left out. When we were searching for DJ's I asked my Fiance(Wife) to meet Paul, he was so professional and courteous towards her that I knew he would do anything to make sure it was the day she dreamed of.

    I knew about Paul's music ability, but what really makes him worth every penny is his organizational skills. His website is easy to use for music choices and organizing, and he his very accommodating to what you want. He delivered on all the hype I promised and then some, even to the point where he said he was ahead of schedule (for this time sensitive OCD person) he made me feel relaxed. The dance floor was never empty, and the only thing I would change is to hire him for longer.

    Most importantly he is a genuine person who cares about your special day. I feel that he wants to make sure its perfect and that is what drives him. If you give him the chance, you will not be disappointed.

    P.S. If you hire Paul, please invite my wife and myself, we know it will be an awesome party!

    Paul Michaels Events's reply:

    Thanks so much Gary! Glad we could deliver on (and exceed) any and all expectations that you had! Looking forward to seeing you at future weddings!!
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