Wedding Tips · April 29, 2024
The Best DJ Wedding Timeline
Congratulations on Your Engagement: Mapping Out the Perfect DJ Wedding Timeline Congratulations on your engagement! As you embark on the journey of planning your wedding, it's like orchestrating a grand symphony, where you are the conductor and timing is critical. Choosing the right DJ can set the tempo for your celebration. At Paul Michaels Events [ ]
Real Events · December 26, 2022
Kim & Alex's Spirited Wedding at Harpor's Vineyard in New Virginia, Iowa
Recently, DJ Paul Michaels had the honor to provide Kim and Alex with DJ services for their wedding at Harpors Vineyard in New Virginia, Iowa. Since this is out of our regular area (Chicagoland), this was a very special wedding. Alex and Kim first saw DJ Paul Michaels when he provided DJ services for Laura [ ]
Real Events · November 26, 2022
Alyssa and Dan's Timeless Wedding at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, Illinois
As we transition from summer to fall, Chicago weather can get fairly unpredictable. Outdoor weddings in October can be tricky, but thankfully for Alyssa and Dan, the day turned out perfect. For this wedding, we headed out to Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL. Our DJ services included our Wedding VIP Package, ceremony services, [ ]
Event Tips · February 4, 2021
Should You Hire a DJ or Band for Your Wedding?
Choosing the right music is essential to creating a memorable wedding. Meanwhile, the question of whether to hire a DJ or a band for your wedding reception may come up. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this question. However, there are some things you can consider to direct you to the right decision. Try to [ ]
Event Tips · January 29, 2021
6 Creative Ways to Personalize Your Wedding
Your wedding is your day, therefore you can make it unique by personalizing your celebration to fit your personality. From the location you choose, to the wedding theme and wedding games, there are multiple ways to customize your event and make it unique. These are some great ideas to make a statement with your wedding! [ ]
Event Tips · January 21, 2021
2 Important Things a Great DJ Excels in Doing
There is more to DJing than just mixing songs or making playlists. It takes more than that to lead your guests through the entire evening smoothly and entertain audiences at weddings and parties. One good quality of a good DJ is not only do they have a wide database of music to choose from but [ ]
Event Tips · January 14, 2021
5 Top Ways to Engage Your Wedding Guests on The Dance Floor
If you are looking for ways to ensure your wedding guests thoroughly engage themselves at your wedding reception, here are a few very simple tricks to try. These are sure to get all your guests to the dance floor as soon as dance music comes through the DJ’s speakers! Have A Spacious Dance Floor [ ]
Event Tips · January 7, 2021
5 Questions A DJ Should Ask Bride and Groom
One way to gauge the experience and expertise of a DJ is from the questions they ask you. A good DJ will ask the clients the right questions to ensure they get the correct information needed to make your event perfect. Below are some questions you can expect your DJ to ask you. How [ ]
Event Tips · December 31, 2020
Secrets to an Awesome Wedding Dance Floor
One of the best and entertaining parts of a wedding is music and in extension, the dance floor! An empty or boring dancefloor is a nightmare we’re sure everyone would want to avoid. Below are some suggestions that will help your guests make their way to the dance floor and keep it rocking! Create [ ]
Event Tips · December 23, 2020
6 Ways To Keep Guests Happy On Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is obviously about you, but the truth is, it’s important to think about your guests when making plans. Even though it’s your day, your guests will appreciate it if you make them feel special too. Below we listed some tips to help you keep your guests happy. [ ]
Event Tips · December 17, 2020
5 Time-Saving Tips for Busy Couples
We all have things going on in our lives, add a wedding to the mix, and it can get overwhelming and time-consuming. For a busy bride or groom who doesn't have a lot of time to spare, planning their wedding could be very difficult. However, here are some wedding planning hacks to save you time. [ ]
Event Tips · December 9, 2020
4 Things to Know About When to Book A Wedding DJ
So, you already have a wedding date and you want a DJ because you know their presence would make a huge difference at your wedding, right? But when are you supposed to book one? How far in advance should you book one without the risk of losing your ideal DJ to another wedding? Below are [ ]
Event Tips · December 3, 2020
6 Things No One Tells You About Planning Your Wedding
Let’s be honest here: Planning for a wedding is as exciting as it is overwhelming. If you didn’t know that before getting engaged, you probably do now. Your wedding will be a wonderful day riddled with gaiety and love but planning it can be challenging. We have found a few tips that most people don’t [ ]
Event Tips · November 5, 2020
What To Expect From Your Wedding DJ in 2020
A DJ is one of the ingredients that gives a wedding that unique and lovely flavor it needs. They can either make a wedding lively and unforgettable or boring. When signing an agreement with any vendor, you should know what to consider before you secure their services and sign a contract. This is particularly [ ]
Event Tips · October 29, 2020
The Ultimate Guide for An Amazing Bridal Shower
Having a bridal shower before your wedding day is an amazing pre-wedding event for many brides. A bridal shower is often an intimate and small-scale affair, and yet, it requires planning if you want it to be a success. Below are some tips to help you with planning your bridal shower. Venue As with [ ]
Event Tips · October 21, 2020
5 Tips to Get the Most from Your Wedding DJ
DJs are professionals who excel at using music to bring fun to any kind of event. They know how to read the crowd and keep them happy and excited. Conversely, because every client is different and has different needs, it is important to have some conversations with your DJ to get the most from them. [ ]
Event Tips · October 8, 2020
3 Reasons Why a Professional DJ is a Necessity for Your Wedding DJ
Your wedding is a special event that comes once in a lifetime! That alone is enough of a reason why you should make sure everything is taken care of so it runs smoothly that day. You should to have vendors you can rely on, including (but not limited to) your music and entertainment! Not everyone [ ]
Event Tips · September 10, 2020
5 Ways to Make the Most of Meeting with Your Wedding Vendors
Vendor meetings can be fun as well as stressful, but should be productive. Sometimes, clients and vendors need to go back and forth until they finally arrive on the same page and see the same vision for the wedding. While email and phone conversations can be effective, one-on-one meetings can be advantageous as well. Below [ ]
Event Tips · August 31, 2020
5 Wedding Entertainment Ideas That Will Impress Your Guests
A unique and varied line-up of entertainment options will not only excite your guests but also create a fun atmosphere for your event. While the dance floor may be entertainment for some crowds all night long, adding a few extra touches to entertain the guests can be great additions to your wedding. If you’re looking [ ]
Event Tips · August 27, 2020
Vendor Spotlight - Esenam Photography
We’ve worked with different wedding vendors over the years and it’s always such a wonderful shared experience. From photographers to wedding planners to officiants, they always bring their uniqueness to every event they touch. One of those vendors is Esenam of Esenam Photography; one of the most sought-after photographers in Chicago. He is a [ ]
Event Tips · August 24, 2020
How To Pick Wedding Reception Music that Suits Your Style
Creating a unique soundtrack for your wedding day is not something to trifle with. Whether you decide on the classics, traditional, or modern, the music you choose will help set the mood and atmosphere of your wedding. Before choosing the music for your Chicago wedding reception, it’s important to think about yourself, your wedding [ ]
Event Tips · August 20, 2020
Venue Spotlight - Pinstripes
Over the years, we’ve worked with multiple event venues, each of them boasting with their own unique features that make them excellent wedding venues. The Chicagoland locations of Pinstripes are easily some of the best dining and entertainment venues we’ve had the privilege of working with! Situated in multiple locations including North brook, Oak [ ]
Event Tips · August 17, 2020
How to Choose a Unique First Dance Song
Choosing a first dance song may be stressful because there are so many amazing choices. . You are going to think of this song as your first dance together for the rest of your life! Below are some tips that will help you in figuring out what is the right first dance song for you. [ ]
Event Tips · August 13, 2020
90’s Wedding Ideas That Are Still Awesome!
Most couples these days are having modern weddings but why not travel back in time and have the ultimate 90s wedding? We’re talking about bright neon colors, 90s music, lots of balloons, and more. The 90s may be over but you can relive that amazing era. And as we know, styles always come back [ ]
Event Tips · August 10, 2020
6 Moments You’ll Need Music at Your Event
Your wedding will be a huge collection of memorable events. From your entrance to the cake-cutting, each special moment deserves a song that captures how wonderful it is. During our planning process, we help our couples pick out songs for the special moments throughout the wedding day. Below are some of the moments that we [ ]
Event Tips · August 3, 2020
5 Popular Wedding Music Genres
A wedding ceremony contains all the formalities but the reception is where the fun happens. Music and entertainment get your guests on the dance floor to create the vibe of the wedding. There are so many different music genres, styles, and themes you can pick from to make your wedding enjoyable. You will want [ ]
Event Tips · June 19, 2018
5 of the Most Common Mistakes Made by Amateur Party Planners
Whether you're new to party planning or you've thrown a party or two, everyone makes mistakes. That's why we've compiled a list of 5 of the most common party planning mistakes - and how to avoid them! 1. Not asking for availability One of the biggest upsets for any party is a lack of people. [ ]
Event Tips · August 3, 2015
The 5 Best Wedding Websites You Haven't Heard Of
When starting to plan a wedding, it's easy to get tangled in The Knot , or lost down the rabbit hole of Pinterest (so many DIYs, so little time!). While both sites are great resources, they certainly aren't the end-all be-all of wedding planning websites. Check out five of our favorite wedding websites that we think [ ]