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Weddings, corporate parties, venues, music and everything we've learned running events across Chicagoland.
Real Events · July 9, 2019
Sam and Peter's Wedding at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park
Sam and Peter got married at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park, and we provided the entertainment. Sam and Peter were wed on June 15th at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. and we had the great fortune of providing our entertainment services for the event. This couple went all out with the [ ]
Real Events · July 8, 2019
Devil's Ball at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago
Our night providing entertainment services for the Devil's Ball at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University We recently rocked out at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago for their annual Devil's Ball . We were so happy to be providing the DJ services for this party. Plus, we brought the photobooth and provided those [ ]
Wedding Tips · July 2, 2019
Our Favorite Event Venues in Chicago: University Club of Chicago
Our Favorite Event Venues in Chicago: University Club of Chicago If you're keeping up with our blog posts, then you already realize that we've been sporadically writing a series about some of our favorite event venues in Chicago. If you're new to the site and would like to check out our previous event venue articles, [ ]
Event Tips · June 19, 2019
Our Favorite Event Venues in Chicago: Venue West
Our Favorite Event Venues in Chicago: Venue West A few weeks back, we began our series focusing on some of the absolute best wedding venues in the Chicago area. This week we continue that series finally. If you'd like to check out our previous event venue posts, you can click right here. We realize we keep [ ]
Event Tips · June 4, 2019
3 Ways to Make Sure You Fit into Your Dream Wedding Dress
Look your Best in that Wedding Dress Perhaps your nuptials are just over the horizon. You have dreamed of this occasion your entire life. You've picked out the perfect wedding dress, and now you want to look your best as you float down the aisle to meet your groom at the altar on your wedding [ ]
Real Events · May 23, 2019
Fenton High School Prom 2019 at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows
What a way to wrap up the 2019 Prom Season! We recently provided our Chicago based DJ services and Photobooth rental services for the Fenton High School Prom at The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. This party was definitely on point. The school had chosen Casino Royale as their prom's theme and even had casino [ ]
Wedding Tips · May 21, 2019
Our Favorite Event Venues in Chicago: Room 1520
Our Favorite Event Venues in Chicago: Room 1520 Last week we began our new series about some of our favorite wedding and event venues in the Chicagoland area. If you missed the previous post, you can check it out by clicking here. As we did in the first post, we think it important to mention [ ]
Event Tips · May 13, 2019
Our Favorite Event Venues in Chicago: Carnivale Chicago
Our Favorite Event Venues: Carnivale Chicago One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is, where's a good place to hold my event? There are so many great venues in the Chicagoland area, so as you can imagine, it can sometimes be a difficult question for us to answer. There are many important factors [ ]
Wedding Tips · April 8, 2019
3 Considerations for Looking Your Best on Your Special Day
For most people, their wedding day is the most important event of their life where they exchange vows with their significant other in front of their family members and friends. It's important that the day is perfect with each detail that is planned and with how you present yourself. Here are a few ways that [ ]
Event Tips · March 19, 2019
Top Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Event
An outdoor event can create a memorable time for all guests involved. There are a few extra challenges to be aware of, like having a backup plan for rain (a tent) and making sure there is plenty of power (generator). But what makes an outdoor event worth those challenges will be the amazing views and [ ]
Real Events · March 11, 2019
Celebrating Ailey Soirée for Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University at Venue Six10
We had the honor of DJing the Ailey Soirée, a celebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 50th year performing at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University and 60th anniversary of the Alvin Ailey company. The company, originating in New York City, was led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern [ ]
Real Events · March 2, 2019
Casandra and Dan's Wedding Reception at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling
For our first wedding of 2019, DJ Ian and DJ Brian provided Wheeling wedding DJ and Uplighting services for Casandra and Dan at Chevy Chase Country Club. Casandra and Dan were such a fun couple to work with throughout the planning process, where Paul got to know exactly what they wanted (and of course, what [ ]
Real Events · January 18, 2019
West Suburban Temple Har Zion's 50th Anniversary Gropper Windows Gala
Recently we were honored to be the DJs of choice for West Suburban Temple Har Zion in River Forest when they needed great entertainment for their Gala to showcase their incredible stained glass windows in their social hall. We got the night started off with speeches, a sung performance of both the United States' national [ ]
Real Events · January 12, 2019
G2 Crowd's 2018 Holiday Party at the Fairmont Chicago
G2 Crowd is becoming quite the name around Paul Michaels Events. We recently provided DJ Services for the a party at their offices, and now DJ Ian and DJ Brian recently rocked with the employees at G2 Crowd for their 2018 Holiday Party at the Fairmont Hotel in Lakeshore East, downtown Chicago. For this awesome [ ]
Real Events · December 10, 2018
Kim and Dan's Wedding at the Chicago Marriott Southwest in Burr Ridge
Kim and Dan came to us as a referral from one of their friends, which is TRULY the best form of flattery we can receive! Their friend who referred them to us knew that we'd take care of them as if we've known them for years, which is EXACTLY what we did! Kim and Dan [ ]
Real Events · December 9, 2018
Katherine and Brian's Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Venue West in Chicago
Just recently DJ Paul Michaels and Assistant Jamie provided Chicago Indoor Wedding Ceremony services, and Chicago Wedding Reception DJ Services for Katherine and Brian for their wedding at Venue West in the West Loop of Chicago. The venue was split into three separate areas for the couple, so that all guests could attend the ceremony [ ]
Real Events · December 8, 2018
Cheryl and Josh's Wedding at DoubleTree Hilton in Arlington Heights
Mazel Tov! #BetterWeissUp Cheryl and Josh tied the knot this November where they had their beautiful Jewish Wedding Ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Arlington Heights, IL. Cheryl and Josh met through a dating app called Hinge, where they exchanged a few messages and ended up going out to an arcade for their first [ ]
Real Events · December 4, 2018
Mary and Ian's Wedding at Maggiano's in River North Downtown
Words can barely describe this wedding of these Loyola University Alumni! Mary and Ian met a few years back at Loyola University while they were in a writing workshop class together. They immediately hit it off and have been together ever since! The couple had their wedding ceremony at the Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola, [ ]
Real Events · November 28, 2018
G2 Crowd's Series C Funding Party
When you're a start up and you get a major round of funding, what do you do? THROW A PARTY TO CELEBRATE! Paul Michaels Events was glad to be the DJ of choice to help G2 Crowd celebrate this major accomplishment in their company history. Read more about this here! Check out a few of [ ]
Real Events · November 28, 2018
Jessica and Dan's Wedding at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn
You're in good hands I think we can all agree that on the first day of your new job, you don't necessarily expect to meet your future life partner, right? Well, not quite the case for Jessica and Dan. This couple met on their first day working at Allstate in June 2011. They clearly were [ ]
Real Events · November 27, 2018
Emily and Chris's Wedding at Fishermen's Inn in Elburn
When Emily and Chris got engaged, they knew who their DJ for their wedding at Fishermen's Inn in Elburn was going to be immediately! What an honor! Back almost exactly one year earlier, Emily's sister Jen got married, and we provided their DJ services in Maple Park. As much as we love hearing great things [ ]
Real Events · November 20, 2018
Mallory and Jim's Wedding at Meson Sabika in Napervile
We recently had the honor of providing Naperville Wedding Ceremony DJ and Wedding Reception DJ services for Mallory and Jim at their gorgeous wedding at Meson Sabika in Naperville. Meson Sabika is a local restaurant serving Spanish tapas & sangria set in a historic mansion with a landscaped outdoor garden. The couple had a wonderful [ ]
Real Events · November 13, 2018
Samantha and Eric's Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse
DJ Ryan recently provided wedding ceremony and reception DJ services for Samantha and Eric at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse in Glen Ellyn. Samantha and Eric got married in November of 2015 but held off on having their ceremony and reception for friends and family. They live in Seattle and wanted to find a good time [ ]
Real Events · November 13, 2018
Katie and Jared's Wedding at Morgan's on Fulton
Surprise! Surprise wedding that is! DJ Paul and DJ Marc recently helped Katie and Jared throw their surprise wedding ceremony and reception at Morgan's on Fulton in the Fulton Market District in the West Loop of Chicago. What's that even mean exactly? It means Katie and Jared didn't tell any of their friends that they [ ]
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