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Weddings, corporate parties, venues, music and everything we've learned running events across Chicagoland.
Real Events · February 26, 2018
Liz and Al’s Wedding at Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center
What a fabulous way to start the wedding season for 2018! We just had a blast celebrating with Liz and Al for their beautiful wedding in Oak Brook. The couple held their ceremony at the hotel (in a different room) with a beautifully decorated room, with decor provided by Elegant Event Lighting. For this wedding, [ ]
Real Events · December 8, 2017
Kassie and Kevin’s Chicago Wedding at the Swedish American Museum
To close out of 2017 wedding season, assistant Mitch and DJ Paul Michaels celebrated with Kassie and Kevin for their wedding at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago. This was the first time Paul Michaels Events has ever worked at this venue. The venue was a great venue for smaller weddings and events, with a [ ]
Real Events · November 19, 2017
Wendy and Dhruv's Wedding at the Sheraton of Lisle
#WendyDhruAWinner We just completed our biggest wedding of the year at the Sheraton of Lisle for Wendy and Dhruv. This was a half Indian Wedding, where we followed South Asian wedding traditions, including having a Baraat outside in the morning where Dhruv (the groom) rode on his white horse to the bride's home (in this [ ]
Real Events · November 17, 2017
Jen and Kyle's Wedding at Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park
Luck was on their side! That heading couldn't be more true for Jen and Kyle. We recently had the privilege of providing Wedding Reception DJ Services and and Wedding Ceremony DJ Services for Jen and Kyle at their wedding at Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park. Now let's be honest here, when someone books a late [ ]
Real Events · October 31, 2017
Sofie's Bat Mitzvah at the NIU Conference Center in Naperville
End of an Era The A-Team Crew of Chicagoland Mitzvah professionals assembled to help Sofie have the best Bat Mitzvah in Chicagoland just a few weeks ago! Sofie is the youngest in her family to have her Bat/Bar Mitzvah, and we're proud to say that we've been the DJs/Entertainment for all 4! For Sofie's Naperville [ ]
Real Events · October 24, 2017
Fenton High School Homecoming 2017
It's official: Fenton High School's homecoming was rocked by Paul Michaels Events. Just a few weeks ago we spent the better portion of the day prepping and setting up for the Fenton High School (in Bensenville, IL) homecoming dance. Paul Michaels Events provided a huge audio and lighting setup, full room uplighting to color the [ ]
Real Events · September 24, 2017
Megan and Jimmy's Byron Colby Barn Wedding in Grayslake
Just last week we were able to provide wedding ceremony and wedding reception DJ services for Megan and Jimmy for their wedding at Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake, IL. We had a beautiful and quick ceremony outside in their courtyard area (in between all the buildings of the barn) followed by the reception inside the [ ]
Real Events · September 24, 2017
Lori and Bryan's Nellcôte Chicago Wedding
To top off a whirlwind weekend of events for us, we were honored to provide wedding DJ services and a photobooth for Lori and Bryan at Nellcôte in Chicago's West Loop. Lori and Bryan were a referral from a mutual friend who has known Bryan since they were kids. As all of our clients know, [ ]
Real Events · September 17, 2017
Kaitlin and Michael's Oak Park Wedding
Recently DJ Paul Michaels and assistant Brian provided wedding reception DJ services, and full room uplighting for Kaitlin and Michael for their wedding at St Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, IL. Kaitlin and Michael had a wonderful ceremony (catholic mass) before the reception at the church, and then came across the street to the [ ]
Real Events · August 23, 2017
Congregation Etz Chaim High Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Last weekend Paul Michaels Events was an official sponsor for the Congregation Etz Chaim High Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk in Lombard for the 2nd year in a row. This wonderful event was established to raise money for the Robert Scott Samuels Memorial Scholarship Fund which offers children the opportunity to go to summer camp. Before [ ]
Real Events · August 9, 2017
Lauren and Jonathan's University Club Wedding
Last weekend DJ Terry was honored to provide DJ services for Lauren and Jonathan's Wedding at the University Club of Chicago, in downtown Chicago. Terry provided DJ services for the reception, as well as full room Amber colored uplighting, and also provided cocktail hour music (in a separate room). Sorry for the lack of pictures, [ ]
Real Events · August 9, 2017
Laura and Gary's Northfork Farm Wedding
This past weekend, assistant Michael and I (Paul) just wrapped up Laura and Gary's wedding at Northfork Farm in Oswego, IL. This was our first time at Northfork Farm, which was honestly a great venue if you're looking for a farm style wedding venue. We had the ceremony outside with horses running around in the [ ]
Real Events · August 8, 2017
Rachel and Andrew's East Bank Club Wedding
We recently were able to help Rachel and Andrew celebrate their Chicago wedding at East Bank Club in River North. We started off with a beautiful ceremony on the rooftop with the cityscape in the background where Rachel and Andrew stood under a great looking chuppa (Jewish word for a covering that a couple stand [ ]
Real Events · July 27, 2017
Angie and Ryan's Wedding at the Seville in Streamwood
This past weekend myself and DJ Tim were thrilled to rock Angie and Ryan's Chicagoland wedding. The couple had their ceremony at Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard, IL and then they all relocated for their wedding reception at the Seville in Streamwood, IL. We had a blast celebrating with the couple and all their family [ ]
Real Events · June 25, 2017
Victoria and Brian's Wedding
Let me start by saying I (Paul) personally love providing DJ and entertainment services for weddings of my friends! It is such an honor every time to be able to deliver a service to my friends that they will remember for their lifetime. This past wedding for my friends Victoria and Brian was no exception. [ ]
Real Events · June 24, 2017
Erica and Paul's Wedding
Moving on with our 2017 wedding season, Paul and Assistant Alec recently provided DJ and entertainment services for Erica and Paul's Wedding at the Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont, IL. Erica and Paul had already seen Paul Michaels Events in action at Erica's sister's wedding, as well as her cousins wedding. Clearly we have [ ]
Real Events · June 9, 2017
Jacob's Bar Mitzvah
Just recently my team and I (Paul) were able to work with the Rabbi of Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard to provide DJ and Entertainment Services for her son's Bar Mitzvah at Pinstripes in Oakbrook, IL. This was a very special Bar Mitzvah for me to work since I've known the Rabbi ever since [ ]
Real Events · April 4, 2017
Nikita and Bob's Wedding
The beginning of the 2017 wedding season is off to an incredible start! Just recently I provided Chicagoland wedding DJ and Ceremony services at Bolingbrook Golf Club for Nikita and Bob for their Hindu/American Mixed wedding! This 400 person wedding involved quite the setup and planning on our part to ensure the day went off [ ]
Real Events · November 5, 2016
Laura and Levi's Wedding
To finish off the 2016 wedding season (at least for myself and my staff) we just rocked out at Laura and Levi's wedding reception at ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park, IL. Laura and Levi found me as a personal referral from a fellow Chicago DJ, Laura's step-brother. Laura and Levi had a beautiful ceremony at [ ]
Real Events · October 19, 2016
Alissa and Justin's Brookfield Zoo Wedding
I just completed another wedding at Brookfield Zoo assisted by DJ Terry for my friends Alissa and Justin who said I do at the Zoo! The story of how I know the couple is actually one of the more interesting ones. I met Justin my freshmen year of high school (which now seems like it [ ]
Real Events · October 14, 2016
Jessica and David's Wedding
Kicking off the busy October month, assistant Justin and I just celebrated the marriage of Jessica and David with their wedding at the Le Meridien in Oakbrook Center. We provided wedding audio coverage and services for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception which were all at the hotel. Jessica and David came to me as [ ]
Real Events · August 24, 2016
Katrina and Paul's Wedding
My assistant Aaron and I recently provided Chicago Wedding DJ services for Katrina and Paul for their wedding reception at White Deer Run Golf Club in Vernon Hills, IL after their ceremony at Park Ridge Community Church. I've known both Katrina and Paul for a while (since college) so I was ecstatic when they chose me [ ]
Real Events · July 15, 2016
Jill and Mitch's Wedding
My good friends (from college) Jill and Mitch tied the knot this past weekend at Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville. After the bridal party toured the suburban area taking some gorgeous pictures, we started the reception which was held at Meson Sabika in Naperville (one of my favorite venues). This was a really special wedding to [ ]
Real Events · July 8, 2016
Asha and Dustin's Wedding
I recently had the pleasure of providing DJ and Lighting Services at Esplanade Lakes in Downers Grove, IL for two good friends of mine from college. This amazing Downers Grove Wedding venue has some beautiful views of their pond with some very nice fountains surrounding the reception hall. Asha and Dustin got married in the [ ]
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