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Event Tips · March 10, 2015
12 Tips to have the most memorable party!
Based on years of experience in parties, the 12 tips below are extremely important to keep in mind for your wedding or private party to make sure you have the best party ever! Hire DJ Paul Michaels! - Okay, this one may be a little bias The party is where you are! - I always [ ]
Real Events · March 10, 2015
Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Bridal Show and Trunk Sale
Brides Against Breast Cancer raises funds to provide free support services for patients, families, and care givers that have been impacted by cancer. This past weekend myself and assistant Amir went out to the Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Bridal Show and Trunk Sale at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in downtown Chicago. The event was [ ]
Real Events · December 30, 2014
Matzo Bash 2014 at Castle Nightclub
I recently performed at a private event (Matzo Bash 2014) put on by AfterLight Events and Chicago Twenty Something at Castle Nightclub in Chicago. Castle is a staple of the nightlife industry in Chicago and has been around (with many names, including Excalibur for many years) since 1985. Matzo Bash is an annual party thrown [ ]
Real Events · November 15, 2014
Lauren and Clint's Wedding
Lauren and Clint took their vows November 2014 at the Bird Haven Greenhouse Conservatory in Joliet, IL where they had an acoustic guitar player handling the music. I was their wedding DJ at the Orland Chateau Banquet Hall in Orland Park, IL. I worked with both Molly (photographer) and Gabriel (videographer) from George Street Photography and Video who did an [ ]
Event Tips · November 1, 2014
November 2014 Wedding News Digest
The Monthly Wedding News posts contain a few relevant articles and links that DJ Paul Michaels has found may be informational (or provide some laughter and entertainment) relating to Chicago Weddings. Wedding Planning Tip: Interested in staying with the current hip' accent colors for your wedding? Use an accent of Purple! Pantone (known as the [ ]
Real Events · October 30, 2014
Anna and Chris's Chicago Wedding at Promontory Point
This October (2014) I was honored to be the Wedding DJ for Anna and Chris's wedding at Promontory Point in Chicago. Promontory Point is at Burnham Park right off Lake Shore Drive in Hyde Park. I've known Chris since 2006 when we used to DJ weddings together for another DJ company in the suburbs (Naperville). I [ ]
Real Events · October 28, 2014
Oksana and Paul's Wedding
I recently (Oct 2014) had the opportunity to be the Wedding DJ for Oksana and Paul's Halloween themed wedding in Buffalo Grove, IL at the Arboretum Club. Oksana and Paul were a great couple to work with, and were actually referred to me by another DJ company! This couple had decided that since their wedding is [ ]
Real Events · October 17, 2014
Lindsey and Andrew's Wedding
Lindsey and Andrew just recently (October 2014) had their fall themed wedding at the Bradley University Hayden-Clark Alumni Center in Peoria, IL. Both Lindsey and Andrew are personal friends of mine, where I knew both before they started dating. DJ Paul Michaels (with the assistance of DJ FastLane) provided Wedding DJ services for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception [ ]
Real Events · September 15, 2014
Amanda and Michael's Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom Wedding in Oswego
Amanda and Michael tied the knot in September 2014. They chose a really unique venue to have their wedding, the Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom in Oswego, IL. Photography for engagement pictures and the day of was done by Captured by Sheila, based out of Warrenville, IL. It ended up being a perfect day (weather wise) [ ]
Real Events · July 29, 2014
Julia and Maxwell's Wedding
This July I was able to be the Wedding DJ for Julia and Max's wedding at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago. After my very first meeting with this couple I knew they would be a lot of fun to work with, and that the love they had for each other, as well as [ ]
Real Events · July 16, 2014
Kelly and Kyle's Wedding
In July I had the opportunity to to be Kelly and Kyle's Wedding DJ at the Gilbert's Eagles Club (in Gilberts, IL). They were such a great couple to work with in preparing for the wedding, and quite a unique couple as well. Until the week prior to their wedding, Kelly was living in Spain [ ]
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