We had an incredible experience using Paul Michaels events for our wedding. DJ Paul is experienced in wedding prep and helped us to both feel at ease during the stressful planning time. He then exceeded our wildest expectations with a great set that got everyone up dancing! Him and his team didn't overlook a single detail and were a huge part in our fun wedding! We definitely recommend Paul and his team!

Paul Michaels Events made our homecoming dance process smooth and easy. They were extremely responsive to our specific needs, working with us to put together a song list in the months leading up to the event and being willing to adjust lights and music during the dance at our request. I strongly recommend Paul Michaels for a stress-free, personalized DJ experience.

We were very pleased to have Paul as DJ at our wedding. He was very easy to work with and professional leading up to our wedding. He is very well organized and his website has a lot of tools to create playlists (and do –not playlist) and plan the wedding reception timeline. We had couples of meetings with him to plan the big day, those were very efficient and helpful. On the big day, everything went exactly as we planned with him and he kept people dancing all night ! We would highly recommend him to annyone !

I hired Paul Michaels Events for Joliet Central's Homecoming Dance the past two years. They run a very professional business, are detail oriented and provide top notch DJ services. The students enjoyed their production as well. There was a huge increase in dance ticket sales from year to year after using Paul Michaels. We are planning on hiring them again for next years dance as well.

Paul was great to work with, super organized, and very helpful! He helped set us up for a great wedding and the event was fantastic. They kept everything on track and played a great blend of music throughout the night to keep people dancing. Would highly recommend!

 It was great to work with Paul Michaels Events. They were super organized, walked us through all the options, and kept our party going until 2 am :). Highly recommend!

 Paul was amazing, he not only helped us organize and plan our wedding timeline but he made sure our wedding day went flawlessly! We would highly recommend using Paul Michaels Events for any occasion! He was easy to work with and was extremely professional. If you want a DJ to get everyone excited to hit the dance floor and one who is very experienced, Paul is the one to hire. This company is the only one we will use from now on! Thanks so much Paul! We appreciate everything you did for us on our special day!

Paul was amazing, he not only helped us organize and plan our wedding timeline but he made sure our wedding day went flawlessly! We would highly recommend using Paul Michaels Events for any occasion! He was easy to work with and was extremely professional. If you want a DJ to get everyone excited to hit the dance floor and one who is very experienced, Paul is the one to hire. This company is the only one we will use from now on! Thanks so much Paul! We appreciate everything you did for us on our special day!

Paul and his team assisted our company during a parade celebration which required them to secure all of the equipment to the top portion of a bus. Paul and his team stayed in constant contact throughout the planning stages, suggested alternatives to ease the process and executed extremely well! Great music selection - listened to all of our suggestions and took requests!

The day went off without a hitch thanks to the professionalism and talent of Paul and his team. We will definitely be using them again and again!

Paul and his team assisted our company during a parade celebration which required them to secure all of the equipment to the top portion of a bus.  Paul and his team stayed in constant contact throughout the planning stages, suggested alternatives to ease the process and executed extremely well!  Great music selection - listened to all of our suggestions and took requests!

The day went off without a hitch thanks to the professionalism and talent of Paul and his team.  We will definitely be using them again and again!

DJ Shannon was the DJ at my daughter’s graduation party from high school. The crowd had a mix of adults and older teens. He is a genuinely upbeat and friendly person. He was very chill and read the crowd perfectly to keep the energy going. Would highly recommend!

 This was our second year hiring Paul Michaels Events to DJ at our fundraising Gala (held this year at ULCC). From hire to execution, Paul and Brian, were insightful, thoughtful, and extremely prompt in their communications. When there are so many details to coordinate it is so nice to hire a professional company like Paul Michaels Events and know with complete confidence everything will run smoothly. They kept our crowd dancing and having an amazing time! Thank you guys!!

This was our second year hiring Paul Michaels Events to DJ a fundraising gala at ULCC.  Paul was insightful and organized in preparing for our event and clearly communicating with us in a prompt manner.  Our DJ for the event, Brian, was a professional who kept our crowd dancing and having a fantastic time.  I felt extremely confident throughout the entire process that we would pleased with Paul Michaels events and we were more than happy!

DJ Paul did the music for our wedding ceremony and reception. He did such an incredible job! The music selection really made the wedding so much fun! Planning the wedding with him was effortless as he was so organized and professional. I can't recommend him enough!

We used DJ Paul Michaels Events for our wedding and we couldn't have been happier. From the initial planning, Paul was organized and guided us in setting up our evening. The day of Paul and Brian made sure everything flowed smoothly! They made sure the dance floor was the place to be! All of our guest has a blast and we did too! Thank you for everything!

What a wonderful company to work with. The whole experience from start to finish was awesome. Our DJ's Brian & Trois took excellent care of us, and our guests. The music selection to the lights, to the announcements, we had the best team for our Anniversary Party!!

We have used Paul Michaels Events for multiple fundraising events at the Auditorium Theatre and have been blown away each time! The dance floor was always full, and attendees raved about the party atmosphere. Paul is very responsive and great to work with. He was happy to take specific instructions on what we wanted at each event. We have found our favorite DJ in Chicago! Looking forward to using Paul Michaels Events in the future!

We have used Paul Michaels Events for multiple fundraising events at the Auditorium Theatre and have been blown away each time! The dance floor was always full, and attendees raved about the party atmosphere. Paul is very responsive and great to work with. He was happy to take specific instructions on what we wanted at each event. We have found our favorite DJ in Chicago! Looking forward to using Paul Michaels Events in the future!

We are SO GLAD we chose Paul Michaels Events to DJ our wedding this past Saturday! We had Ian as our DJ and Brian as our Assistant. They were both AMAZING and helped make our event unforgettable. We knew we were in good hands with Paul Michaels as after we met with him once, we cancelled all our other prospective DJ meetings and booked with him! DJs Ian and Brian had our dance floor packed all night, did all the uplighting for our venue, did an awesome job with the Dancing On The Clouds that we added for our first... read moreWe are SO GLAD we chose Paul Michaels Events to DJ our wedding this past Saturday! We had Ian as our DJ and Brian as our Assistant. They were both AMAZING and helped make our event unforgettable. We knew we were in good hands with Paul Michaels as after we met with him once, we cancelled all our other prospective DJ meetings and booked with him! DJs Ian and Brian had our dance floor packed all night, did all the uplighting for our venue, did an awesome job with the Dancing On The Clouds that we added for our first dance (so special) and making sure all the speeches went off without a hitch. They even got to know our personalities and called my 'husband' up for a photo opp. in the DJ booth with his groomsmen, which made for an awesome memory. I would give them the highest recommendation to anyone I know looking for any kind of DJ services! read less

 I used Paul Michaels Events to book a very last minute DJ for a fundraiser. DJ Trois was very professional and all the guests loved him!

 I have used Paul Michaels Events to book a photo booth for a corporate event and everything went smoothly. Booking was easy and straightforward. The attendant was professional and fun. I would highly recommend!

 We highly recommend Paul Michaels Events for your next event. Paul is extremely professional, organized and helpful in pulling together the exact type of dance/party atmosphere you are trying to achieve. We've used him for both of our children't Mitzvah celebrations and could not have been more blown away. Our guests were equally as thrilled and impressed.

Highly recommend Paul Michaels events. They did an amazing job for our wedding. Paul was very attentive and helpful during the planning process and was great at reading the crowd during the wedding to keep people dancing and enjoying the party.

 Paul was the DJ for my wedding with Brian as his assistant on November 10, 2018. He did an amazing job with the music, lighting, being an MC, and photography! When you get Paul Michaels events you not only get a DJ but you get a package deal! Paul communicates with your other vendors to make sure everything runs smoothly. His suggestions were on point and made my wedding an amazing experience!! I recommend Paul Michaels for any future events!

Paul is super organized and helped us execute a surprise wedding. He and his team were with us from the ceremony through the after party and did an amazing job keeping the party going!

Paul did my wedding last week and absolutely crushed it. He was very professional from the first phone all the way until the end. Paul was easy to work with and constantly went above and beyond to make sure what we asked for and delivered. Paul also has a great feel of the crowd and makes sure that the party never stops. If I was going to get married a again I would hire Paul again! Lol

We used Paul as the DJ for our wedding on 9/8/18 and he was amazing! We got several compliments from our wedding guests about how much they enjoyed the music (and one even said it was the best music they'd ever heard at a wedding). The dance floor was full all night long! He made the planning process very easy, and he was one of our most organized vendors. I highly recommend Paul for any event!

Paul was absolutely terrific to work with for our wedding in June. He was always very attentive to our requests, and was able to find some obscure songs that we requested (traditional Irish songs). He was excellent during the reception of taking requests for songs, and making sure the music flowed without any down time. I would highly recommend using Paul for a wedding or any other event!

Paul and his team kept our wedding on track! We had a great mix of all types of music that kept the dance floor alive. As an MC Paul was great at keeping us on schedule! He was really organized and had great music suggestions!

We had Paul for our wedding on 6/30/18. Leading up to the wedding he was organized, helpful, and pretty much willing to do everything to make sure our reception went perfectly. He worked as a day of coordinator - working with all of the other vendors to ensure everyone was on the same page - we were SO thankful for this part of his service - and it helped put us at ease. Paul and his assistant were so professional and helpful at the reception, making sure everyone was in place and ready before we were announced.... read moreWe had Paul for our wedding on 6/30/18. Leading up to the wedding he was organized, helpful, and pretty much willing to do everything to make sure our reception went perfectly. He worked as a day of coordinator - working with all of the other vendors to ensure everyone was on the same page - we were SO thankful for this part of his service - and it helped put us at ease. Paul and his assistant were so professional and helpful at the reception, making sure everyone was in place and ready before we were announced. Throughout dinner he went to every table asking for requests - something we'd never seen done before. Guests even said that he was super friendly! Every guest I've talked to since the wedding has commented on how good the music selection was. Each song flowed right into the next one and there was never any stoppage of music. We spent all night on the dance floor and loved every second of it! We definitely recommend DJ Paul Michaels Events to anyone that needs a DJ for any reason! read less

 Paul Michaels Events was awesome. We used them for an 8th grade dance. They were very professional, great follow up for the event and they did an outstanding job at the event. Kept 70 8th graders on the dance floor the entire night. Some kids saying they had the best night ever!!! Would highly recommend them!!

Paul Michaels events was AMAZING! He was so detail oriented and on top of his game. Our wedding went flawlessly and was so much fun because of his music! His equipment was top of the line and the software he uses to prepare for the event made the process of selecting music seemless and fun. I can’t say enough good things about his DJ services. Worth every penny. :):)

Such an amazing and wonderful experience working with Paul! He was phenomenal from beginning to end. He was very organized, flexible, and professional. Everyone at the wedding was very pleased with his quality of work and gave many compliments. He was very helpful during the whole planning process. Thanks!!!

If you want a professional, fun, and entertaining music guru for your event, Paul Michaels is your guy! Paul and his crew had the guests on their feet all night at my wedding - it was incredible! From choosing the songs you want played, to planning how you will enter the ballroom, Paul is very detailed oriented and cares about making sure your event goes as smoothly as possible! Between this and all of the great add-ons he has to offer, I highly recommend hiring Paul Michaels for your next big event!

I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Paul Michaels Events as my wedding DJ and photo booth. From the start Paul provided excellent and attentive service. He is extremely knowledgeable about the wedding world and has tremendously helpful insight. He was able to answer any an all questions we had without any hesitations. The online tools provided are wonderful to help nail down the details and made the planning process painless. Additionally, he was very reassuring through out the entire process and ultimately provided an excellent wedding day experience. He and his assistant were timely,... read moreI cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Paul Michaels Events as my wedding DJ and photo booth. From the start Paul provided excellent and attentive service. He is extremely knowledgeable about the wedding world and has tremendously helpful insight. He was able to answer any an all questions we had without any hesitations. The online tools provided are wonderful to help nail down the details and made the planning process painless. Additionally, he was very reassuring through out the entire process and ultimately provided an excellent wedding day experience. He and his assistant were timely, kept us on track, played all of our requested songs and kept the party moving. After the wedding I had several people tell me he was one of the best wedding DJ's they had ever seen. 10 / 10 I would recommend his company for your event. read less

Paul Michael Events was a clear and easy choice for us when it came to picking our DJ. The first time we met with Paul Michael, he really listened and understood what our vision was for the night of our wedding reception. He was well organized, proactive, personable, and not pushy. He had a lot of experience and helped us with some of the details we had not thought about. We did not have a wedding coordinator and ultimately decided to go with Paul Michael Events as they acted as both a coordinator and a DJ.

The night of the... read morePaul Michael Events was a clear and easy choice for us when it came to picking our DJ. The first time we met with Paul Michael, he really listened and understood what our vision was for the night of our wedding reception. He was well organized, proactive, personable, and not pushy. He had a lot of experience and helped us with some of the details we had not thought about. We did not have a wedding coordinator and ultimately decided to go with Paul Michael Events as they acted as both a coordinator and a DJ.

The night of the wedding, the flow of music was perfect and they kept everyone on the dance floor. They really helped make our night special. We highly recommend Paul Michael Events! read less

Paul was simply amazing. I have used him now twice for 2 different parties and both were top notch! I highly recommend him and his business.

Paul and his assistant were the DJs for our wedding. The music was great, and he was extremely helpful in planning much more than the music and lighting. They also quarterbacked the wedding and kept everything moving smoothly. Thanks again, Paul!

I can’t compliment Paul enough on the amazing job he and his assistant did with the music at our wedding. We didn’t give him many song requests prior to the big day, so he walked around during dinner and asked the guests what they wanted to hear! He got on the dance floor with us and taught us a line dance, and he even texted me after the wedding when he found a guest’s ring in the bathroom that had been left behind! He is so accommodating, wonderful to work with through the whole process, and has great taste in... read moreI can’t compliment Paul enough on the amazing job he and his assistant did with the music at our wedding. We didn’t give him many song requests prior to the big day, so he walked around during dinner and asked the guests what they wanted to hear! He got on the dance floor with us and taught us a line dance, and he even texted me after the wedding when he found a guest’s ring in the bathroom that had been left behind! He is so accommodating, wonderful to work with through the whole process, and has great taste in music! We are hiring him for my sisters wedding next year! Thanks Paul! read less

We loved working with Paul! He was so responsive and accommodating during the entire process, and really made us feel at ease. We didn't give him much guidance on song choice, so at the wedding, he went around and asked guests what they wanted to hear, which was AWESOME! Paul went above and beyond, and we are so excited to have him at my sister's wedding next year, too!

Kudos to Paul Michaels Events and DJ Miguel for helping us have a wonderful surprise 40th birthday party for my daughter in downtown Chicago last weekend! Paul (owner of Paul Michaels Events) exceeded all of our expectations in assisting to make this event extra special.

Living out of state & trying to plan in another state was extra challenging for us, however Paul went above and beyond, responding to phone calls immediately, answering emails within minutes, and addressing any questions and concerns efficiently...He even made a trip to the venue to meet with the manager, look at options, and take pictures... read moreKudos to Paul Michaels Events and DJ Miguel for helping us have a wonderful surprise 40th birthday party for my daughter in downtown Chicago last weekend! Paul (owner of Paul Michaels Events) exceeded all of our expectations in assisting to make this event extra special.

Living out of state & trying to plan in another state was extra challenging for us, however Paul went above and beyond, responding to phone calls immediately, answering emails within minutes, and addressing any questions and concerns efficiently...He even made a trip to the venue to meet with the manager, look at options, and take pictures to send, knowing we could not do so from far away...We so greatly appreciated this!

DJ Miguel arrived early & was prepared to start ahead ofscheduled time...He was very organized, courteous and accomodating to our requests... Music was great, and everyone had an awesome time!

Thank you, Paul and Miguel, for your genuine kindness and your true professionalism in making this such a remarkable evening for all! read less

Paul Michaels Events was awesome! DJ Paul was great and helped with us with more than just the music and our photo booth. We recommend him to anyone looking to book a great DJ for an event.

From day one Paul was supportive throughout the process. He did multiple check ins around your schedule and helped the ease the stress in any way he could. He has resources available if you need them, such as a place to rent a dance floor from, or possible photographers you can hire. Come the day of the wedding he did not disappoint. Weeks later, our families are still talking about the music from the reception and how much fun they had dancing. From the time the dancing started until the end of the night our dance floor was booming the... read moreFrom day one Paul was supportive throughout the process. He did multiple check ins around your schedule and helped the ease the stress in any way he could. He has resources available if you need them, such as a place to rent a dance floor from, or possible photographers you can hire. Come the day of the wedding he did not disappoint. Weeks later, our families are still talking about the music from the reception and how much fun they had dancing. From the time the dancing started until the end of the night our dance floor was booming the whole time. read less

I used Paul Michaels Events for my wedding and it was great! DJ Paul Michaels led me through the entire process with ease and it was fun getting to choose my songs online in my own wedding profile! I didn't see him or his assistant as just my DJ, they were so much more than that and I have continued to recommend him to every one I know! He will listen to you and make your wedding, or event, the best it can be!

If I could give more stars I would! I attended a wedding where Paul was the DJ 3 years ago, he was nothing short or awesome! Everything you would want a DJ to be, from mixing music to being the MC on dances to teach people so they do not feel left out. When we were searching for DJ's I asked my Fiance(Wife) to meet Paul, he was so professional and courteous towards her that I knew he would do anything to make sure it was the day she dreamed of. I knew about Paul's music ability, but what really... read moreIf I could give more stars I would! I attended a wedding where Paul was the DJ 3 years ago, he was nothing short or awesome! Everything you would want a DJ to be, from mixing music to being the MC on dances to teach people so they do not feel left out. When we were searching for DJ's I asked my Fiance(Wife) to meet Paul, he was so professional and courteous towards her that I knew he would do anything to make sure it was the day she dreamed of. I knew about Paul's music ability, but what really makes him worth every penny is his organizational skills. His website is easy to use for music choices and organizing, and he his very accommodating to what you want. He delivered on all the hype I promised and then some, even to the point where he said he was ahead of schedule (for this time sensitive OCD person) he made me feel relaxed. The dance floor was never empty, and the only thing I would change is to hire him for longer. Most importantly he is a genuine person who cares about your special day. I feel that he wants to make sure its perfect and that is what drives him. If you give him the chance, you will not be disappointed. P.S. If you hire Paul, please invite my wife and myself, we know it will be an awesome party! read less

If you're looking for a wedding or event DJ in Chicago or the suburbs, stop your search with Paul Michaels Events. Paul was our wedding DJ in June 2017 and we are beyond thrilled with everything he did to make our day the most memorable, fun and easy. Here are 5 reasons why we loved working with Paul, and why you should hire him for your wedding or event! 1. From the moment we first spoke, Paul was professional, organized and communicated with us throughout our engagement. We always felt like we were an important client and that he understood... read moreIf you're looking for a wedding or event DJ in Chicago or the suburbs, stop your search with Paul Michaels Events. Paul was our wedding DJ in June 2017 and we are beyond thrilled with everything he did to make our day the most memorable, fun and easy. Here are 5 reasons why we loved working with Paul, and why you should hire him for your wedding or event! 1. From the moment we first spoke, Paul was professional, organized and communicated with us throughout our engagement. We always felt like we were an important client and that he understood what kind of music and vibe we wanted at our wedding. 2. He kept our dance floor packed! We had access to our playlist (Must Play, Maybe Play and Do Not Play), which was helpful as we planned our event. He made suggestions, and the result was the best dance party we could have hoped for! 3. As someone who has planned several events, I felt confident in my ability to keep everything organized and managed, but I couldn't have done it that day without Paul. He went above and beyond to communicate with my other vendors in advance, managed the evening's timeline, and kept in close communication with my groom and I throughout the night. 4. He took photos of us on the dance floor! In addition to all the wonderful photos and video I have from my other professional vendors, Paul snapped several shots of the dance floor and the very end of the night. We otherwise wouldn't have had these memories, so this was a wonderful surprise! 5. He has a wide offering of services. We only used him for DJ services, but you can book Paul and his team for up-lighting, fog effects, photo booths and more. He has a ton of experience as well as connections in the industry (thanks for the last-minute transportation reco!). Paul rocks, book him today! read less

DJ Paul was amazing. He really took charge and helped us with a lot of things, not just music and photo booth issues. He was very professional and communicated with us well. We love having him at our wedding!

Paul is not just a DJ - you also get a built in wedding planner. He truly is an expert. He also makes sure the guests are engaged and personalizes every wedding to make sure the bride and groom feel like it's the most important day (even though Paul does it all the time). I can't imagine my wedding without having hired Paul.

Booking Paul for our wedding was a no-brainer! He is very personable and easy to get ahold of with all your wedding questions! I was a picky bride about the music and worried about my 80 and 90 year old family members having a good time as well as our 20 and 30 year old friends- Paul had the whole wedding dancing all night! Book him, you won't regret it!

Highly recommend DJ Paul Michaels! He has been the DJ for two of my family members prior to our wedding and did a fabulous job! As soon as we got engaged, we already knew we needed him to be our DJ. We had a very intercultural wedding (Mexican and Lithuanian) which needed a combination of Spanish, Lithuanian, and English music. DJ Paul Michaels did an awesome job by incorporating all of the music. Our guests really enjoyed themselves, we got multiple compliments, and our dance floor was always filled!!

Worth every penny! Very detail oriented and contacts other vendors to make sure everything is set up so the bride and groom are stress-free on the wedding day. Very knowledgeable with a variety of songs and kept all the guests dancing throughout the night! Our name in lights was phenomenal, a great add-on for sure. It was a pleasure doing business with Paul and his assistant Justin. If we ever need a DJ in the future, there is no doubt that we would contact Paul again!

Paul's professionalism and organization are unparalleled. He met with us multiple times to ensure that every finite detail was intimately planned. Additionally, he met with the venue to ensure that his set up, tear down, and event execution would be flawless. His diligence and professionalism truly put us at ease. We had full confidence in him. Paul had his finger on the pulse of the crowd the entire event. Despite the fact the crowd had eclectic tastes in music, Paul made sure the dance floor was filled to capacity. He really knew how to work the crowd. I personally appreciated... read morePaul's professionalism and organization are unparalleled. He met with us multiple times to ensure that every finite detail was intimately planned. Additionally, he met with the venue to ensure that his set up, tear down, and event execution would be flawless. His diligence and professionalism truly put us at ease. We had full confidence in him. Paul had his finger on the pulse of the crowd the entire event. Despite the fact the crowd had eclectic tastes in music, Paul made sure the dance floor was filled to capacity. He really knew how to work the crowd. I personally appreciated how he staggered the speeches with the dinner courses so there wouldn't be any speech-fatigue. Paul's timing was on-point. He helped make our day truly special, and we are forever thankful. To say that we strongly recommend Paul would be an understatement of epic proportions. If you're going to choose a DJ for your wedding, your search begins and ends with DJ Paul. His professionalism, quality, diligence, responsiveness and flexibility are unrivaled. read less

Paul goes above and beyond to make sure your wedding is special. All the guests were impressed that he considered their song suggestions and not just the couples (which he would approve with the us if it seemed a little strange) He taught popular dances (The Wobble) to an overflowing dance floor. Book him! You won't regret it!

Paul is very knowledgeable about what's involved in a Mitzvah party. We also appreciate that Paul and his crew don't dress in cheezy, cheap tuxedos. They dress casually to appeal to the kids.

Paul was fantastic in every way. He is highly organized and easy to work with leading up to the wedding. He met with us and helped us create exactly what we wanted. Paul assisted us with up lighting, a video slideshow, music and much more. Paul's easy to use web based portal page enables you to add any songs to your playlist at any point leading up to your big day as well as any songs you don't want. It also allows you to plan out your day and enables you to tell the DJ exactly what you want announced... read morePaul was fantastic in every way. He is highly organized and easy to work with leading up to the wedding. He met with us and helped us create exactly what we wanted. Paul assisted us with up lighting, a video slideshow, music and much more. Paul's easy to use web based portal page enables you to add any songs to your playlist at any point leading up to your big day as well as any songs you don't want. It also allows you to plan out your day and enables you to tell the DJ exactly what you want announced etc. You will not be disappointed if you book Paul. Very enthusiastic and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him. read less

Paul was a great partner for our wedding. I say partner because he went above and beyond the normal DJ responsibilities while helping us plan our event! His advice and wedding expertise really helped us plan an incredible guest experience, which was very important to us! His software is easy to use, but sophisticated, and Paul was easy to schedule meetings with either in person or on Google Hangouts. Paul also offers fair pricing and a lot of fun extras. We had him provide our uplighting, which totally transformed the event space during dancing and helped make it a great... read morePaul was a great partner for our wedding. I say partner because he went above and beyond the normal DJ responsibilities while helping us plan our event! His advice and wedding expertise really helped us plan an incredible guest experience, which was very important to us! His software is easy to use, but sophisticated, and Paul was easy to schedule meetings with either in person or on Google Hangouts. Paul also offers fair pricing and a lot of fun extras. We had him provide our uplighting, which totally transformed the event space during dancing and helped make it a great party! Our guests never left the dance floor once it opened and it was hard to get everyone to leave at the end of the night; it just shows how much fun everyone had during the reception! Anyone looking for a DJ in the Chicagoland area should look no further! read less

DJ Paul is awesome! He's great to work with, has lots of options, very accommodating to meet us anywhere, very organized, knew our venue so he could help us plan, and has an amazing website that lets you sample music to help you decide what to use. His website can also be used to put together a timeline for the big day. Everything was perfect at our reception and our friends are still talking about how great the music was and how much fun they had! I've been to many weddings and Paul helped this become the best one I've... read moreDJ Paul is awesome! He's great to work with, has lots of options, very accommodating to meet us anywhere, very organized, knew our venue so he could help us plan, and has an amazing website that lets you sample music to help you decide what to use. His website can also be used to put together a timeline for the big day. Everything was perfect at our reception and our friends are still talking about how great the music was and how much fun they had! I've been to many weddings and Paul helped this become the best one I've been to. And I'm not just saying that because it was mine! read less

Paul was great to work with!!! He was very accommodating for my busy schedule, and always made me feel like my day was as important to him as it was to me!!! Jimmy did an amazing job on the day of, and we have gotten a ton of complements on how fun our reception was. Thanks to DJ Paul Michaels for a job well done!

We first met DJ Paul at another family members wedding in July 2014. As the night went on, we were in awe at how hard and focused he was on making the couples day special and just perfect. We knew right then that we wanted to book him for our wedding, even though we had not yet set a date! At our first meeting, we knew that we had made the right decision. We had lots of ideas and he was able to take them all and help us plan out our special day. As we finally set our date... read moreWe first met DJ Paul at another family members wedding in July 2014. As the night went on, we were in awe at how hard and focused he was on making the couples day special and just perfect. We knew right then that we wanted to book him for our wedding, even though we had not yet set a date! At our first meeting, we knew that we had made the right decision. We had lots of ideas and he was able to take them all and help us plan out our special day. As we finally set our date in October 2015, we had the pleasure of working with Paul for about a year and a half. He was so responsive to text, email and calls. As the wedding day came, we did not have to worry about a single detail. DJ Paul performed our Outdoor Ceremony music as well as our Reception Music and up-lighting. The dance floor was packed all night long, Paul as able to play off of the crowd, he knew what to play out of our playlist and requested songs to get our guest out on the dance floor. The up-lighting was awesome, it started with purple and changed throughout the night. We highly recommend DJ Paul and his staff to anyone who is looking for a great DJ. We were so happy with our choice! read less

We heard of DJ Paul through a friend of his that he went to school with. At the first meeting I could tell he was very thorough and took his job seriously. Every detail was needed and his goal was to help make our wedding perfect. His online system worked out really well, gave lots of suggestions for when we got hung up on finding a song, and made it easy to work on over time at home at our pace rather then try and hash it all out at once in one meeting. What I really liked was that... read moreWe heard of DJ Paul through a friend of his that he went to school with. At the first meeting I could tell he was very thorough and took his job seriously. Every detail was needed and his goal was to help make our wedding perfect. His online system worked out really well, gave lots of suggestions for when we got hung up on finding a song, and made it easy to work on over time at home at our pace rather then try and hash it all out at once in one meeting. What I really liked was that he was all about the bride, whatever she wanted was what she would get, not that he ignored the groom or everyone else, but knows the wedding was to be the most important day of her life and wanted it to be as such. My wife's goal was to have the dance floor packed all night and not to let the party die out, and he succeeded over and above. In addition to music, he also brought up-lighting which tied our big room together so that it all felt like a party not just the dance floor, the projector and spot lighting for the dance floor, and what my wife really liked was his dancing on the clouds effect. For our first dance he had this fog machine that filled up the dance floor with fog making it look like we were literally dancing on clouds, awesome; none of the guests knew about it before hand and was definitely a highlight for everyone. So to those out there looking for a cheap DJ with speakers that can play the normal top 40 songs, DJ Paul is not for you, he is a professional offering a service, and one must pay for professional service. read less

We were very happy we went with him as our DJ. He made the planning process seem more coordinated with very modern software that you could choose songs for "do" and "do not" play lists. Also he helped to pick out songs for the special dances and games if you needed it. We were happy that he had an assistant since he had some time to do some extras that I think might have been difficult without one. First we had a special effect called “dancing on the clouds” which was the DJ using dry ice to send a cloud... read moreWe were very happy we went with him as our DJ. He made the planning process seem more coordinated with very modern software that you could choose songs for "do" and "do not" play lists. Also he helped to pick out songs for the special dances and games if you needed it. We were happy that he had an assistant since he had some time to do some extras that I think might have been difficult without one. First we had a special effect called “dancing on the clouds” which was the DJ using dry ice to send a cloud of fog under our feet while we danced. This was a surprise hit with our family and friends, while it may be expensive, the wow factor alone makes this a worthwhile endeavor. Also his assistant took photos which were comparable to our own professional photographers. Lastly he assisted in the planning of the wedding as a whole, his website software allows for a timeline and can be used as a guide for the whole day. On top of that, DJ Paul Michael was willing to be in communication with other vendors and helped them queue up photos, make announcements and gave advice to help everything run smoothly. He also responded very fast to all of our questions compared to other experiences we have had in this wedding planning process. read less

From start to finish, Paul was amazing! I first spoke to him on the phone, & by the end of the call I knew we had found our DJ. At our first meeting he brought up a lot of points that we hadn't even considered which we greatly appreciated. He offered so many great additions to customize our wedding, most of which we used. He responded quickly to our questions and really made sure our day was unique to my husband and I. He really knows what he's doing. We still, a month later are getting comments about our wedding... read moreFrom start to finish, Paul was amazing! I first spoke to him on the phone, & by the end of the call I knew we had found our DJ. At our first meeting he brought up a lot of points that we hadn't even considered which we greatly appreciated. He offered so many great additions to customize our wedding, most of which we used. He responded quickly to our questions and really made sure our day was unique to my husband and I. He really knows what he's doing. We still, a month later are getting comments about our wedding being one of the best and most fun. Paul is the reason for that, you seriously can't get any better. read less

DJ Paul Michaels was amazing! He is organized, attentive, and has the latest technology. Our uplighting was beautiful and the music was exactly what we wanted. He helped us plan or timeline, gave us tons of suggestions on everything from music to games to when to cut the cake, and kept us and our guests dancing all night. We highly recommend him.

Paul Michaels is an amazing DJ. When my fiance and I started the search process for a DJ we had an idea of what we wanted. I found DJ Paul Michaels' website (on Wedding Wire) and found exactly what we were looking for. While out at a holiday party at a major venue we started talking about DJs and what would be great for our wedding. The DJ at this event sounded great. I looked up and it was Paul Michaels logo. We had to contact him. I emailed him and called him. He returned my call promptly and we set... read morePaul Michaels is an amazing DJ. When my fiance and I started the search process for a DJ we had an idea of what we wanted. I found DJ Paul Michaels' website (on Wedding Wire) and found exactly what we were looking for. While out at a holiday party at a major venue we started talking about DJs and what would be great for our wedding. The DJ at this event sounded great. I looked up and it was Paul Michaels logo. We had to contact him. I emailed him and called him. He returned my call promptly and we set up an initial meeting. He reviewed his services and went over the basics. When we left that meeting my fiance and I knew we had our DJ. Paul is friendly, professional, down to earth, and easy to get along with. He also has all the latest technology. Midway to our wedding date we had a second meeting. He went over his website and discussed more details. His website is great. His music selection is broken down many ways. Also, there are plenty of planning tools on his website that are very useful. The timeline feature is extremely useful. Paul also helps with this. About three weeks prior to our magical day we had our final meeting with Paul. At this meeting we put the finishing touches on everything. He helped with special music selections and finalizing the timeline. From that day on we communicated mainly by phone, email, and text messages. All responses were answered in a timely manner. Paul helped us greatly. Our wedding day arrived and it was time to party. Paul and his assistant Jon kept the day and night going. He provided the music prior to the ceremony, music for the ceremony (we provided music for him to use), music for the cocktail hour, and music for the reception. His equipment is top notch. When the dancing started he played a wide variety of music (from play list and from crowd interaction). It was great to have DJ Paul Michaels as part of our wedding day. We highly recommend him. read less

Paul was very easy to work with and an excellent DJ for our wedding! He was always available via a phone call, email or even a text whenever we needed anything from him and we had absolutely no concerns or problems with using Paul as our DJ. He even offers a bunch of extra lighting, sound, and visual effect features to help make your wedding day truly one of a kind and what you've always dreamed of. At one point during our reception, he even got on the dance floor and showed all of our guests how to do the... read morePaul was very easy to work with and an excellent DJ for our wedding! He was always available via a phone call, email or even a text whenever we needed anything from him and we had absolutely no concerns or problems with using Paul as our DJ. He even offers a bunch of extra lighting, sound, and visual effect features to help make your wedding day truly one of a kind and what you've always dreamed of. At one point during our reception, he even got on the dance floor and showed all of our guests how to do the 'Wobble' so everyone could join in! Highly recommended DJ! read less

Paul was very professional and fun to work with through the whole wedding planning. He has a site that makes it really easy to pick all your specialty songs and request certain songs. This site also helps u find a lot of songs that we had not thought of. He helped plan the timing of the events for the evening, such as introductions, cake cutting, ceremony, speeches. We had a great time with him and he kept our dance floor full. Definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a fun yet professional DJ. He also took a lot of great... read morePaul was very professional and fun to work with through the whole wedding planning. He has a site that makes it really easy to pick all your specialty songs and request certain songs. This site also helps u find a lot of songs that we had not thought of. He helped plan the timing of the events for the evening, such as introductions, cake cutting, ceremony, speeches. We had a great time with him and he kept our dance floor full. Definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a fun yet professional DJ. He also took a lot of great pictures for us throughout the night. read less

DJ Paul Michaels was amazing. From beginning to end, he reassured us that our wedding day would be perfect. He kept his word and had everyone on their toes the entire time. He is very professional and also gives advice/suggestions we never thought of. I originally heard about him when he was the DJ at my cousin's wedding a few years back and it was so much fun. I would definitely recommend DJ Paul Michaels to anyone looking for a professional, affordable and outgoing DJ.

Paul was fantastic to work with and did a wonderful job with our wedding. He completely customized the event to meet our needs. We would highly recommend him!!!

DJ Paul Michaels made the planning process stress-free. He helped us pick songs and created a realistic timeline for the day that we were able to stick to. DJ Paul Michaels also accommodated us during the planning process by holding many of our meetings online. This was extremely helpful because my fiance and I lived in separate locations. Our wedding day was truly memorable. We received so many compliments after the wedding regarding the music and professionalism of DJ Paul Michaels. We couldn't have picked a better DJ! We recommend him to any couple who wants to have a fantastic... read moreDJ Paul Michaels made the planning process stress-free. He helped us pick songs and created a realistic timeline for the day that we were able to stick to. DJ Paul Michaels also accommodated us during the planning process by holding many of our meetings online. This was extremely helpful because my fiance and I lived in separate locations. Our wedding day was truly memorable. We received so many compliments after the wedding regarding the music and professionalism of DJ Paul Michaels. We couldn't have picked a better DJ! We recommend him to any couple who wants to have a fantastic and stress-free time at their wedding! read less

Paul was everything we could've hoped for in a DJ. Not only did he provide great music for our wedding but he helped us plan everything out through his online platform. Him and his assistant, Joe, we're incredibly helpful the day of, wrangling guests and working with the other vendors to ensure the day went smoothly. I would most certainly recommend Paul to any friend or family member!

DJ Paul Michaels was amazing to work with for our recent wedding. He is a fantastic DJ, entertainer and wedding coordinator all rolled in one. DJ Paul was extremely flexible with all of our requests, worked hard to find every song we wanted and legit knows everything about weddings inside and out. We had a couple of in-person meetings, many email exchanges and phone conversations. DJ Paul was extremely responsive and did an amazing job putting our timeline together and coordinating all of the many changes we had for our wedding day. He uses an online service so you can... read moreDJ Paul Michaels was amazing to work with for our recent wedding. He is a fantastic DJ, entertainer and wedding coordinator all rolled in one. DJ Paul was extremely flexible with all of our requests, worked hard to find every song we wanted and legit knows everything about weddings inside and out. We had a couple of in-person meetings, many email exchanges and phone conversations. DJ Paul was extremely responsive and did an amazing job putting our timeline together and coordinating all of the many changes we had for our wedding day. He uses an online service so you can easily pick your "must play", "play if possible" and "do not play songs". This was so fun and easy to you. I logged in MANY times to add songs and make changes, it was so simple to use. He also took requests from the wedding guests within our limits. Our dance floor was packed all night long and the nonstop dancing was absolutely thanks to DJ Paul. DJ Paul provided us with an amazing light show and the coolest "dancing in the clouds" effect for our first dance together. People were in awe and I would absolutely recommend doing the clouds for a wedding. We kept it a secret and it definitely had the wow factor. The photos DJ Paul provided us were AWESOME. Hands down DJ Paul is the best wedding DJ I've seen, 100% recommend him to everyone! read less

This was the second time that our family used DJ Paul Michaels. He will not disappoint. We had multiple generations at my dad's birthday party - from babies to the elderly and Paul accommodated requests that spanned decades. DJ Paul did a great job keeping the dance floor filled and even got on the floor and led us in a line dance. I highly recommend DJ Paul!

My husband and I were married on October 25th and we absolutely had the time of our lives, and a big reason was because of the music of the night. DJ Paul Michaels did an outstanding job. He was very flexible, professional, helpful and overall a great guy to work with. I highly recommend him ... As a bride with a million things to do, he was very understanding and looked out for my husbands and I best interests. We were all having so much fun that we ended up extending our reception at the last minute.

Being a previous wedding DJ, choosing one for my wedding reception was an important decision and one where I found myself to be extremely picky. DJ Paul Michaels was the right choice and I could not have chosen better. He met all our wedding needs and provided a night for our guests to enjoy and remember.

Paul was amazing! He was by far the most helpful and professional vendor I dealt with for my wedding. He was always there with suggestions for us when we needed it. He brought an assistant to make sure all set ups, break downs, and moves went smoothly. He was also very on top of timing for the day and actually kept our venue more on schedule instead of the opposite! Paul even went to the venue site (outdoor wedding) a few weeks prior to scout it out and be sure he was prepared for everything. I have never heard of any... read morePaul was amazing! He was by far the most helpful and professional vendor I dealt with for my wedding. He was always there with suggestions for us when we needed it. He brought an assistant to make sure all set ups, break downs, and moves went smoothly. He was also very on top of timing for the day and actually kept our venue more on schedule instead of the opposite! Paul even went to the venue site (outdoor wedding) a few weeks prior to scout it out and be sure he was prepared for everything. I have never heard of any DJ doing this before!! Of course the music was great but his professionalism and personality can not be beat. HIRE PAUL!! read less

DJ Paul knows what he is doing and has that professional experience. He has many suggestions based on his knowledge but is completely flexible in what you need. He clearly has a blast while he is DJing too!

Paul and his assistant were excellent!
We booked his company for my daughter's
wedding at Meson Sabika.
The service was outside which required speakers and microphones as well as music.
The reception inside the pavilion also had to be set up with duplicate equipment.
Set up was flawless.
Operation thru out the evening was well timed and on track. The dance floor was never empty! The lighting package was well worth the additional cost.
You could tell that Paul enjoys the work and enjoys seeing guests happy. He went from table to table writing done requests- impressive!
Somebody dropped a glass on the dance floor and he... read morePaul and his assistant were excellent!
We booked his company for my daughter's
wedding at Meson Sabika.
The service was outside which required speakers and microphones as well as music.
The reception inside the pavilion also had to be set up with duplicate equipment.
Set up was flawless.
Operation thru out the evening was well timed and on track. The dance floor was never empty! The lighting package was well worth the additional cost.
You could tell that Paul enjoys the work and enjoys seeing guests happy. He went from table to table writing done requests- impressive!
Somebody dropped a glass on the dance floor and he immediately switched the music to "walking on broken glass" funny and
Functional.
A true expert at his craft.
It was a great memorable night.
Thanks Paul!!! read less

We planned our wedding while working abroad in Europe, and Paul was extremely accommodating. We talked several times via Google Hangout since we were all in different locations. He was also very thorough about everything that we had to do and he responded quickly to our emails. From the moment we met Paul we felt confident about his ability to make our wedding great... People were commenting all night about how personable and approachable the DJ was... None of this would have been possible without Paul. We would highly recommend Paul to anyone who is ever looking for a great... read moreWe planned our wedding while working abroad in Europe, and Paul was extremely accommodating. We talked several times via Google Hangout since we were all in different locations. He was also very thorough about everything that we had to do and he responded quickly to our emails. From the moment we met Paul we felt confident about his ability to make our wedding great... People were commenting all night about how personable and approachable the DJ was... None of this would have been possible without Paul. We would highly recommend Paul to anyone who is ever looking for a great DJ. He was phenomenal. Thank you Paul!! read less

Paul was a great DJ. He was extremely flexible to our needs and provided us with an experience tailored to us. He was extremely responsive to email. His planning form on his website was really nice because we could edit the songs we wanted on our own time. During the event he walked around to the tables and asked for requests from the crowd to get a good feel for the best songs to play. He had everyone dancing the whole night and kept the party going to the end. Would definitely recommend him!

Paul was always available during the months before the wedding if I ever needed to contact him. He always responded in a timely manner and I could send him more ideas pretty much whenever I felt like it. He made sure he understood us so that he could give us everything we wanted once the wedding came. At the wedding he took care of everything and guided us through everything from our intros to our bouquet/garter toss and even taught our guests the dance to a song so that we could all do it and have fun. I would highly... read morePaul was always available during the months before the wedding if I ever needed to contact him. He always responded in a timely manner and I could send him more ideas pretty much whenever I felt like it. He made sure he understood us so that he could give us everything we wanted once the wedding came. At the wedding he took care of everything and guided us through everything from our intros to our bouquet/garter toss and even taught our guests the dance to a song so that we could all do it and have fun. I would highly recommend him for your wedding or any event you are having. read less

Paul was early in setting up his equipment and testing the sound. He was professional and patient in taking and reviewing song requests to ensure they were appropriate. I would definitely recommend DJ Paul for any corporate event.

I was referred to Paul and I have to say, he not only met my ridiculously high expectations, he surpassed them exponentially! He had such an excellent grasp of the crowd & knew what he should play depending upon the mood. Having Paul was the closest thing I had to a wedding planner. He went above & beyond traditional DJ responsibilities. Upon meeting with him I was blown away by his detail oriented & professional approach to hosting my event; which was not at all what I was expecting, but everything that I needed!!!! I had no clue all the... read moreI was referred to Paul and I have to say, he not only met my ridiculously high expectations, he surpassed them exponentially! He had such an excellent grasp of the crowd & knew what he should play depending upon the mood. Having Paul was the closest thing I had to a wedding planner. He went above & beyond traditional DJ responsibilities. Upon meeting with him I was blown away by his detail oriented & professional approach to hosting my event; which was not at all what I was expecting, but everything that I needed!!!! I had no clue all the intrinsic details of being a DJ & how they are paramount in making the event go off perfectly. To my surprise, it is a very serious & TIME CONSUMING job that needs someone who is very detail oriented to truly make the event special. ... Who you entrust this specific responsibility to, can truly make or break the event. You can count on him for a well orchestrated event. I was really lucky to have been referred to him... Paul went and met with the (venue) event coordinator & was always available. He kept in touch with her via email & was organizing things w/ her behind the scenes when I had no idea it was even going on (and for a very busy bride, this is invaluable). I felt in very good hands with Paul & would highly recommend his services to anyone. My experience with him was undoubtedly & absolutely superb & one that has made me a client of his for life! read less

Paul did an amazing job at our wedding reception! He kept the party going the whole night and was so helpful with every aspect of the reception. He made sure things stayed on schedule and had plenty of advice to give us for planning! He did a great job making sure everyone was having a fun time! He did everything he could to make sure the bride and groom were happy! He even took requests from the guests.

DJ Paul Michaels was a perfect fit for our wedding. He was professional throughout the entire evening and kept the reception moving smoothly. Our wedding party was a very rowdy group, too, but that did not phase him. He just kept everything flowing. I was actually amazed at how calm he was which helped me remain calm! DJ Paul Michaels read the guests really well and played the right music at the right time. Not to mention his great sense of humor got everyone off to a good start! Everyone complimented us on our choice of DJ; well after our... read moreDJ Paul Michaels was a perfect fit for our wedding. He was professional throughout the entire evening and kept the reception moving smoothly. Our wedding party was a very rowdy group, too, but that did not phase him. He just kept everything flowing. I was actually amazed at how calm he was which helped me remain calm! DJ Paul Michaels read the guests really well and played the right music at the right time. Not to mention his great sense of humor got everyone off to a good start! Everyone complimented us on our choice of DJ; well after our wedding. I would most definitely recommend him to any of my friends and will use his services again for any other event I have that needs a DJ. He was just great! read less

Paul was fantastic! From our very first meeting to going over the specifics of our day I knew we were in good hands. Everything was perfect! Paul read the mood of our guests beautifully and kept everyone on the dance floor. Paul, thank you for being such an integral part in making our wedding a fun-filled success.

Paul was great! He was personable, friendly, fun, and very professional. Thanks for making my day great from beginning to end!

Paul was great for our wedding! We had him do the music for our outdoor ceremony as well as the reception, and we got to pick exactly what music we wanted playing and when, and Paul made it all work, even when we chose a couple of songs that he didn't already have in his library (we picked some very obscure things, he has a TON of music!) Our guests commented on how the music at the ceremony was just enough; it could be heard clearly but wasn't too overpowering. The music at the reception was awesome! When we met... read morePaul was great for our wedding! We had him do the music for our outdoor ceremony as well as the reception, and we got to pick exactly what music we wanted playing and when, and Paul made it all work, even when we chose a couple of songs that he didn't already have in his library (we picked some very obscure things, he has a TON of music!) Our guests commented on how the music at the ceremony was just enough; it could be heard clearly but wasn't too overpowering. The music at the reception was awesome! When we met with him beforehand, Paul talked about how he would read the crowd and change the music as necessary, and he did just that without making it really obvious. I was surprised at how many people stayed on the dance floor almost the whole night! We were lucky to have a DJ that was not only excellent at what he was doing, but cared about each individual couple and checked in with us throughout the night to make sure we were happy. read less

Honestly Paul was a great DJ to work with. He was able to make everything relating to the entertainment worry-free for me. This was a HUGE deal when I know I was already a "bride-zilla". My husband and I met with him ahead of time and had numerous phone calls to confirm all the little things that popped into our head later on, just to find out Paul was always a step ahead of us. In terms of the actual wedding, he had a nice clean setup and I can't think of anything that went wrong the whole night. He... read moreHonestly Paul was a great DJ to work with. He was able to make everything relating to the entertainment worry-free for me. This was a HUGE deal when I know I was already a "bride-zilla". My husband and I met with him ahead of time and had numerous phone calls to confirm all the little things that popped into our head later on, just to find out Paul was always a step ahead of us. In terms of the actual wedding, he had a nice clean setup and I can't think of anything that went wrong the whole night. He even came up to my husband and I at the head table because so many people kept clinking glasses and said he was going to turn it around so we could actually eat our dinner and instead we were going to make other couples kiss! I'm recommending him to all my friends for their weddings! read less