Real Events · June 26, 2025
Abigail & Nick's Vibrant Wedding Reception at the Chicago Cultural Center in The Loop
On June 21st, friends and family gathered to witness the wedding of Abigail and Nick, which took place at the breathtaking Chicago Cultural Center. The couple celebrated their love in style with a reception that was as uniquely Chicago as the stunning venue itself. We at Paul Michaels Events had the honor of providing the [ ]
Real Events · June 26, 2025
Gloria & Justin's Lively Wedding Reception at River Roast in Downtown Chicago
When it comes to celebrating life’s most cherished milestones, there’s nothing quite like the energy and love that fills the room at a wedding. Recently, Paul Michaels Events had the joy and privilege of helping Gloria and Justin celebrate their marriage with a stunning wedding at River Roast, located in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The [ ]
Real Events · January 11, 2024
Hormel Foods Planters Peanuts Very Merry 2023 Holiday Party at LondonHouse Chicago
Tis the season for joy, celebration, and unforgettable corporate holiday parties. This year, Hormel Foods & Planters Peanuts raised the bar with a Winter Wonderland-themed extravaganza hosted at the stunning LondonHouse Chicago. To amplify the magic and ensure a truly festive evening, they chose Paul Michaels Events to provide DJ services. As the best corporate [ ]
Real Events · September 28, 2023
Tom Katie's Stunning Wedding at JW Marriott Chicago in Downtown Chicago
2023 has been filled with some of the most spectacular weddings, and Katie and Tom's wedding was no exception. We recently had the honor of being a part of their dream wedding at the JW Marriott in Downtown Chicago. This is absolutely fantastic, with a wonderful staff and a building that pays homage to [ ]
Real Events · August 29, 2023
Ismarie Allen's Wedding in the Stars at Chicago's Adler Planetarium
As we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant tapestry of 2023, love continues to take center stage, unveiling stories of unity and joy. A celebration that was as unique as it was heartwarming, we were delighted to be a part of Ismarie and Allen's wedding, which took place at the Adler Planetarium. From our vast [ ]
Real Events · July 18, 2023
Joe Vasti's Monumental Wedding at Avli on the Park in Chicago's Lakeshore East
We had the absolute pleasure of being a part of Joe and Vasti's unforgettable wedding celebration at Avli on The Park. This stunning venue, located in Chicago's Lakeshore East neighborhood, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day. With our wedding VIP package and premium photo booth, Paul Michaels Events ensured a night filled with [ ]
Real Events · February 20, 2023
Sarah Ryan's Memorable Wedding at JW Marriott Chicago in The Loop
In this day and age of Internet dating and apps galore, it's almost a rarity for two people to find each other without using their phones. Luckily, Sarah and Ryan were part of the uncommon crowd. After meeting through a mutual friend and celebrating the river dyeing for St. Patrick's Day, these two knew they'd [ ]
Real Events · January 11, 2023
Maggie & Rob's Brilliant Wedding at Royal Sonesta in Downtown Chicago
The best part about being a DJ at weddings is seeing the joy on people's faces when two people they love are getting married. Maggie and Rob's wedding was a prime example of this. For this occasion, we had the opportunity to fill the role of Downtown Chicago wedding DJ by providing our DJ services [ ]
Real Events · September 17, 2022
Lynn and Gil's Wedding at Pazzos 311 in Downtown Chicago
Fourth of July weekend kicked off with the celebration of a very special couple. DJ Brian and Assistant Mo had the great pleasure to provide our Elite package Lynn & Gilbert's Chicago wedding ceremony and reception. Their event took place close to Paul Michaels Events home base (Downtown Chicago) at Pazzo's 311 Italian restaurant in [ ]
Real Events · August 7, 2022
Jason and Philip's Wedding at the Zephyr in Downtown Chicago
In mid June DJ Paul Michaels and assistant Mo were lucky enough to work with Jason and Philip on their super fun wedding at the Zephyr in the South Loop of Chicago (NOTE AS OF AUGUST 2022, THE ZEPHYR IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED). For their wedding, we setup a full audio and lighting system on the [ ]
Real Events · July 23, 2022
Hannah and Harry's Wedding at Swissotel Downtown Chicago
Hannah and Harry made a great choice in venue to host their wedding, at the Swissotel in Downtown Chicago. Paul Michaels Events provided music and sound for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. During cocktail hour when we were playing slow jazz music, you could feel the energy coming from the guests who were already [ ]
Real Events · January 15, 2022
OEC Group Chicago's 2021 Holiday Party at the Old Post Office in Downtown Chicago
As 2021 entered the holiday season, Paul Michaels Events is excited to be a feature of Chicago’s festive celebrations once again. On December 18, we provided our services for the OEC group’s end of the year party. It occurred at the beautiful, historic old post office right in the front entrance area. The night was [ ]
Real Events · December 5, 2021
Megan and Jim's Wedding at the Kimpton Gray Hotel in Downtown Chicago
We were so excited to finally get to DJ James and Megan’s Downtown Chicago Wedding! Megan and Jim have known about Paul Michaels Events for a few years now, since we DJed Jim's twin brother's wedding in 2017. There is nothing greater to us than referrals, especially within the family! Megan and Jim originally scheduled [ ]
Real Events · November 5, 2021
Amanda and Alec's Wedding at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago
Many people view the end of August as the end summer and the fun along with it. For Paul Michaels Events it’s quite the opposite, as the fun never stops no matter what the season! That held true on Saturday, August 28th, when we had the golden opportunity to provide our wedding DJ services for [ ]
Real Events · May 28, 2021
Michelle and Harrison's Wedding at the Metropolitan Club in the Willis Tower in Chicago
For the first time it seems like Americans can finally see light at the end of this very long tunnel called COVID-19. Fortunately, a light is already shining bright on Paul Michaels Events as business is thriving once again. On Saturday, May 15, we had the pleasure of providing our services at the world-famous Willis [ ]
Wedding Tips · May 31, 2020
Venue Spotlight: River Roast
Situated in downtown Chicago, perched on the iconic Chicago River, you’ll find the lively restaurant which is a firm favorite with locals and tourists alike. River Roast is a restaurant that specializes in contemporary popular US foods done in a way that pays a true testament to these beloved national dishes. This top Chicago [ ]
Real Events · January 19, 2020
Kristina and Tim's Wedding at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
DJ Paul Michaels and assistant Michael were recently honored to celebrate with Kristina and Tim for their wedding at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. Kristina and Tim held their wedding ceremony earlier in the day at Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Later in the day when they arrived at the reception venue, the room was [ ]
Real Events · October 3, 2019
Martha and Jean-Alexis's Wedding at the Metropolitan Club in the Willis Tower
Just last weekend we had the opportunity to DJ for an awesome couple, Martha and Jean-Alexis for their wedding at the Metropolitan Club at the Willis Tower. Jean-Alexi is from France, and was lucky enough to have so many of his family and close friends be able to make the trip to Chicago for their [ ]
Event Tips · September 29, 2019
Catherine and Drew’s Wedding at Pinstripes in Streeterville Downtown Chicago
Only two weeks since our last wedding at Pinstripes in Streeterville, and we’re back again to celebrate Catherine and Drew’s Wedding! Catherine and Drew came to us almost a year before their wedding (one week short of a year) as a referral from the venue due to our great track record there. We talked with [ ]
Real Events · September 20, 2019
Michelle and Zach's Wedding at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
On September 7th, Michelle and Zach celebrated their matrimony in a night no one will forget. They held the Wedding at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. DJ Ian and DJ Brian were on hand to provide audio and music for the beautiful ceremony, as well as curate the party during dinner and dancing. We were [ ]
Real Events · August 20, 2019
Deborah and Kristian's Wedding at Pinstripes in Downtown Chicago
Recently we were able to work at one of our preferred venues downtown Chicago for Deborah and Kristian’s wedding at Pinstripes in Downtown Chicago. We started with the couple's wedding ceremony, officiated by the groom's father, and then we moved into the cocktail hour portion of the evening. This was held at a beautiful bar [ ]
Real Events · July 24, 2019
Wear Blue Run to Remember Gala at the Union League Club in Chicago
The Wear Blue: Run to Remember Organization held their Annual Gala on July 19 at Chicago’s Legendary Union League Club in Downtown Chicago. We here at Paul Michaels Events had the honor of providing Dj and entertainment services for the evening. This organization takes on the incredibly challenging, but incredibly wonderful tasks of providing support [ ]
Real Events · July 23, 2019
Sarah and Paul's Wedding at The Greenhouse Loft: Chicago Wedding Djs
We Love Dj'ing Weddings and Receptions #CallUsTheCrossleys Sarah and Paul were wed on July 6 at the beautiful Greenhouse Loft in Chicago. Paul Michaels Events had the esteemed pleasure of providing services for their ceremony as well as the reception. This was a very unique venue, smaller than we are used to and with much [ ]
Real Events · July 11, 2019
Malachi's Bar Mitzvah at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in River North Downtown Chicago
Mazel Tov Malachi! Our A-Team for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs in Chicago recently partied with Malachi and his family and friends at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in River North. Malachi did an awesome job reciting his Torah portions earlier in the day at Emanuel Congregation. As a result, some celebrations were definitely in order! As [ ]
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 · 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 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 7, 2018
Shana and Lucas's Wedding Reception at the University Club of Chicago
Shana and Lucas wanted awesome entertainment for their wedding reception at the University Club of Chicago on the Magnificent Mile downtown, and we delivered! The couple had their ceremony at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish Church earlier in the day and then they arrived at the University Club in Downtown Chicago for their wedding cocktail [ ]
Real Events · October 23, 2017
Isabel and Sam's Wedding at the Lakewood in Chicago
We recently had the honor of working with Isabel and Sam to pull together their last minute destination wedding at the Lakewood in Chicago, IL. Let me take a minute to explain what I mean by that last sentence.. Isabel and Sam had originally planned to have their wedding in St. Thomas as a destination [ ]
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 · 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 · June 3, 2016
Leah and Alex's Wedding
To finish off the long memorial day weekend, Assistant Jon and I pulled a double header this weekend to celebrate Leah and Alex's wedding at Germania Place in Chicago. Germania Place is a beautiful venue which has been a Chicago landmark for quite some time being that it was built in the 19th century. I [ ]