Best Wedding Ever!

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• Cersei | My Husband and I had the pleasure of having Justin Babbitt, Mr. DJ Paradox himself, lead the entertainment for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Justin came highly recommended from friends and we were not let down. He was exceptionally attentive to our style and type of wedding ceremony and reception we wanted to host and he spent significant time discussing music with us so we had the perfect mix. Additionally, we were planning the wedding from San Francisco for our Portland wedding, and Justin would often host Skype calls in the late evening and answered emails quickly to make our special day perfect. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was in place prior to our arrival. Justin was also an amazing entertainer and MC for the entire party. Many of our guests commented that he was one of the best DJs they have ever seen and he knew how to mix songs together so there was never a dull moment. This is really important: Justin does not just push play and wait for the song to finish, he mixes styles and songs to get people on the dance floor and keep them there. This detail should not be overlooked when picking a DJ!

• Lauren | We had an absolute blast! The service that Paradox Productions brought to our elaborate production of a wedding was on point. We couldn't have asked for anything more. We continue to hear about how much fun and exciting our wedding was from our guests. I mean, who else can say they had all the guests of a hotel doing the train, cha cha slide, and tunnel with them? I can't recommend your services enough and would gladly hire you again a million times over! BTW the photo booth pictures are hilarious! If you are ever on the east side of WA near Spokane hit us up! We would gladly take you out for dinner and drinks!

• Janet (Mother of Bride) | Justin was a 10 out of 5 stars for our Daughter's wedding. He went above and beyond. There are not words to express our gratitude. He took her wedding three levels up for sure. All I can say is everyone has said and I quote "The DJ was amazing." and he truly was. We honestly love him for all he did. Aside from a kick ass DJ he is a fantastic human being. Love, Love Love this guy!! We wish him the best in everything. Completely and totally 100% sincere, thank you

• Katie | Justin is the epitome of professionalism, creativity, and talent. He had everything covered from day one and we could not have been happier with having him part of our wedding day. During the planning process he was clear and concise, giving us the perfect balance of constructive recommendations and freedom in the details of the day. On our wedding day he went above and beyond with little details like playing personalized songs after each of the toasts (on the fly!) and keeping the energy up on the dance floor through the night. His ability to read a crowd and play the right song is so impressive, and countless people commented on how great he was. We are so grateful for all of Justin’s hard work to make our day such a special one. Thank you, Justin!!

• Lauren | I hired Justin for a work event. He was open to our wacky party theme and had great music selected for it. He even handled the photo booth, which was perfect for our theme and everyone loved it! He was quick to respond and while booking the event he was professional and the delivery of services/experience was above and beyond our expectations. I absolutely recommend him for a wide variety of events!

• SARAH | Justin Babbitt is incredible! From the first email to the last minute of our wedding both Justin and Jennifer were prompt, professional and accommodating. They made sure that emails were answered within a day and that we had every song and detail that we wanted. Justin was fun and professional and we loved getting to meet him via Skype as we had a destination wedding. He was flexible with our beach ceremony and provided great sound and music that could still be heard over the wind and the waves. Our reception was a blast! Justin took care of every detail, I never once had to worry about what we were doing next, or making sure people were where they needed to be. Justin read our crowd and had the majority of our 85 people dancing at all times. People are STILL raving about the dance party and multiple people have said, "I've never been to a wedding where every single person was on the dance floor at one time." Justin definitely made our night and we can't thank him enough!

• ADAM | We worked with Justin for our wedding. He came HIGHLY recommended from friends and other vendors alike, and we were lucky enough to have him reserved (but had to do so way ahead of time!). He certainly lived up to the billing. He was very responsive over emails and Skype before the wedding, and delivered a very upbeat and positive night for the reception. People came to us multiple times through the night about how awesome he was!! He is a great DJ and very fun party emcee that appropriately balances his interaction with the crowd without being too obtrusive. He was awesome!!! Thanks Justin!!!

• MIRANDA | We absolutely LOVED working with Paradox productions, specifically DJ O.G. One! You're reading this review and one thing you need to know about me is that I LOVE to dance, so choosing a top notch DJ was essential for my big day. As a consumer and bride-to-be, there are several reasons why I would choose Paradox all over again. First of all, they are extremely timely and responsive. Many vendors in the wedding industry lag on responses and can hold up your timeline, thus adding to your stress level and making the planning process difficult - NOT Paradox. Not Paradox! Secondly, the seamless online planning platform was very helpful - it was easy to navigate and very comprehensive. Here you can submit your timeline, special requests, various music lists and make payments. Everything is SO EASY. Finally, I need to give major credit to DJ O.G. One who kept our dance floor crazy fun and was a great at reading the crowd. Prior to the big day, we met with O.G. One and he asked all the right questions about our wants and needs, and more importantly, he actively listened to our responses. He is the official DJ for the Portland Trail Blazers and was absolutely incredible at our reception. We received endless compliments on the music, the energy and the vibe of our reception and that is owed to DJ O.G. One and Paradox.

• ALEXA | DJ Paradox (Justin) was a highlight of our wedding! Working with him from the beginning was easy and enjoyable. From meeting with him the first time to speaking with him at the end of the wedding, he was professional and I knew that his first priority was making sure everyone was having a great time. My husband and I made a recommended song list and Justin played every song at the appropriate time during our wedding. And, he was honest about the songs that would "clear his dance floor" during our last meeting, so we were able to remove those ahead of time. I told him two singers who I love and he made sure to sprinkle in their songs throughout the night - I loved it!! During the wedding, he kept everyone on the dance floor with his song choice and great mixes, he really understands how to read a crowd. He also ensured all the guests knew when we were cutting the cake, having the first dance, bouquet toss, etc. Justin was a great addition to our wedding and it wouldn't have been the same without him. The best part of working with him - he made sure the music throughout the evening was a representation of us. He was incredible!

• SHANNON | We LOVED Justin Babbitt. We have been to several weddings over the last few years and our DJ was by far the most fantastic!! We added up-lighting and a monogram and it looked incredible. We are 100% happy with our choice to go with this company. Out of all of our vendors, this is the one we were the most excited about. When the wedding was over our guests raved about our dj. This is a must pick if you want to WOW.

• KATE | DJ Lure was outstanding. He was professional, yet fun and personable. He was great to meet with leading up to the day, and was flexible and timely the day of. Our guests had a fantastic time on the dance floor, which was our goal! Thank you, DJ Lure and Paradox!

• PVT. REVIEW | Justin was absolutely AMAZING!!!! He was DJ and MC for our wedding and guests keep asking me who the DJ was 6 months later. The reception was everything we ever dreamed - Justin personally mixed our first dance which got everyone on the dance floor. We wanted to have a Latin music mixed into the reception and although Justin admitted that he was not completely familiar with the genre, you would not have been able to tell. Everyone danced the whole entire night and are now self-acclaimed cumbias and bachata pros.

• LAURA | Justin was great. Flat out no BS. Look no where else for a DJ. Our wedding was awesome and he helped make it great. Very professional as well. Responded to e-mails and phone calls promptly. After the ceremony and dinner really took over as party director and helped keep people dancing. We saw family members dancing that we had never seen dance before. It was awesome. He also provided uplights which changed color to the music. Cannot complain on bit about his services. Seriously look no further for than Paradox Productions wedding DJs.

• ELIZABETH | Paradox Productions is hands-down the best DJ in Portland. I was super impressed with Justin Babbitt in our initial meeting. He made the meeting inviting and comfortable, explained the services well, and gave us a demo that had us booking with him on the spot. We met again before the wedding to talk about the timeline and song choices. He made suggestions to add, such as the anniversary dance, that he'd seen work well in other weddings to get everyone out on the dance floor. My husband and I hadn't considered it, but it was such a special moment on the night of our wedding. DJ Paradox is incredibly talented and knows what he's doing. He made sure the dance party at the reception continued until midnight .I believe Paradox Productions is the best DJ in Oregon and I would highly recommend them to any couples who want to have an epic dance party at their reception.

• LAURA | DJ OG-ONE (David) did an amazing job! He coordinated the plan of events, made all the announcements and basically made everything run smoothly throughout the night. He was really friendly and personable-my parents enjoyed talking with him too. Best of all he played such great music on the dance floor- we had a blast! Friends are still telling me how great the music was and how much fun they had dancing that night.

• CAROLINE | We are so happy with our choice of choosing Paradox Productions for our wedding DJ. After attending my cousins wedding where Paradox was DJ'ing, I knew that they were who we wanted to host our wedding. He was so professional, friendly and played the perfect music for all ages of people at the event. One of my favorite things is the online client page that you can access at anytime to update your song choices, and it also has songs that are highly recommended/popular choices. We were so pleased with the flow of our ceremony & reception, everything went in the perfect order and Ryan's announcement organization when calling tables to dinner, speeches, cake cutting and dances was so professional. Our wedding guests raved to us about the music and how much fun they had dancing all night. Thank you Ryan & Paradox Productions!!

• KATY | Paradox helped make our reception flow in an intriguing, lively, effective way that we could have never done on our own. He had wonderful ideas and suggestions from his years of experience. He was open to meeting with us and conversing over FaceTime as me and my fiancé were not local. He was so flexible, professional and responsive. We also used up-lighting  and it was SO pretty and added a nice touch to our venue.  Everyone commented on how fun our wedding was and the dance floor was packed all night long which wouldn't have been possible w/o him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

• LILLY | E| We are so happy with our choice of choosing Paradox Productions for our wedding DJ. After attending my cousins wedding where DJ RPM (Ryan) was DJ'ing I knew that he was who we wanted to host our wedding. He was so professional, friendly and played the perfect music for all ages of people at the event. One of my favorite things is the online client page that you can access at anytime to update your song choices, and it also has songs that are highly recommended/popular choices. We were so pleased with the flow of our ceremony & reception, everything went in the perfect order and Ryan's announcement organization when calling tables to dinner, speeches, cake cutting and dances was so professional. Our wedding guests raved to us about the music and how much fun they had dancing all night. Thank you Ryan & Paradox Productions!!

• SOFIA | We are so glad we went with Paradox for our wedding. The DJ makes or breaks the reception, so we didn't take our decision in who to go with lightly, especially since our wedding was multi cultural and we needed someone who could play Persian, Mexican and Top 40 music without it sounding like a mess! After interviewing a few DJs and comparing pricing, we went with Paradox. On the day of our wedding, our DJ more than exceeded our already high expectations. We had booked our lighting through Paradox, and had chosen 15 amber lights to put on the walls . Once the party got going, to our surprise he had upgraded our lights to change colors! That was a great surprise! He did a great job not only DJing but also being the MC, keeping everything running smoothly. He also did a great job at reading the crowd and knowing what to play, because the dance floor was packed the entire night. We wish we had gotten a bigger dance floor. He kept the party going so well that we had to ask him to stay longer than we had booked him! We are so glad we went with our instincts and booked with Paradox. I believe that you get what you pay for when it comes to wedding DJs and Paradox was worth every penny and then some.

• NIQ | Justin was awesome every step of the way. The in depth planning page on their website is great and helped us on planning out everything we wanted. The couple of phone/Skype chats we had really nailed down every detail - Justin knew all the right questions to ask. The pricing was super fair, especially considering you're getting someone that's going to keep everything moving in the right direction throughout the night with announcements and music choices. I used to DJ, so I had a pretty high bar to meet and Justin easily exceeded it. He hit the perfect balance between playing what we requested ahead of time, handling requests from all our drunk-idiot friends, and filling in the rest of the night with music that met our tastes. Justin is not just there to press play and make a buck, he really is paying attention to ensure your night goes right. When it came time for my wife and I to cut the cake, our less-than-stellar catering service was nowhere to be seen. Justin noticed this right away and ran off to the kitchen to get equipment for us to do the deed right after he hit play on the music we wanted. I doubt any of the guests noticed anything, because it looked so natural, but it really meant a lot to me that he was paying that much attention and did something that wasn't his job to make my wife and I look like we knew what we were doing.

• JERYLIN  | First of all Paradox Productions has GREAT customer service. My wife and I were researching DJs and we were totally out of our element. Paradox immediately made us feel comfortable and confident. Our DJ was amazing and he made us feel so comfortable and guided us every step of the way. 

• CHRISTINA | My husband and I can't say enough wonderful things about Paradox Productions. Justin was our DJ for our wedding, and we loved him from the first moment we met him. He is warm, friendly, professional, reliable, and is just very gifted socially, as he can read subtle cues from small group interactions to very large groups. This is probably the most important characteristic for a DJ to have. Our wedding was about 300 people, and it was also a Greek-American mix of people, and Justin perfectly blended the music at our reception, and it was a strong dance party until it was time to shut down at 1am. I really appreciated the extra time he took to learn a little bit about the Greek music I gave him to play, and it really worked well. The Greeks were happy that they got to dance to some of their favorite songs and dances. Many of my non-Greek friends later told me that they really liked the way the DJ went back and forth between Greek and American music; they loved that during the Greek segments, they could take a rest from the dance floor and watch a "performance" by our Greek guests. It was just really fun. I also want to add that Justin is very experienced in the wedding industry. Because of this, he gave us lots of tips in the planning process to help us figure out ways to get and keep our guests involved and excited. We used several of his ideas and we think they made a big difference in keeping the energy high at our wedding. You get a great value for your money with Paradox Productions. Thank you so much, Justin, we hope to party with you again soon.

• IBBET | Jeff was absolutely amazing at our event, extremely helpful in the entire planning process, and went above and beyond to meet with us and discuss our needs and questions. He honored each of our requests and was flexible in every aspect. He communicated with us so well throughout our event to keep things running smoothly. We can honestly say there was never a dull moment at our reception and the dance floor was always full. Our friends and family had a great time. We had a great reception and it wouldn't have been possible without the talent and professionalism of DJ Lure!

• Olivia T. | Ain't nobody fresher than this clique! There are many wedding costs that can be compromised, but NOT entertainment and reassurance that you and your loved ones will be taken cared of so that this very special (and likely the most expensive party you'll ever host) turns out just the way it was planned and envisioned (this is coming from a couple who are pretty good planners themselves, but planning a wedding is another level). We have absolutely no regrets booking Justin Babbitt. We knew after meeting him that we would be in good hands. He is personable and has so much wedding industry experience and expertise. He was also responsive to each and every question and request that we threw at him!  Justin helped us plan the music and MC (master of ceremonies) content for the ceremony, cocktail hour, wedding party entrance, dinner, and dance floor. He understood our playlist needed to cater to everyone: young, old, and a good amount of guests who don't speak English and really encouraged us to incorporate our Chinese and Cambodian culture so we had traditional music playing during dinner. He was even able to accommodate a request during the middle of the reception, when the groom's father wanted to play a specific Cambodian song (we have a photo with the father wearing Justin's headphones while Justin's helping him out!). What we really appreciated about Justin is his MC abilities in creating the right tone for the right moment. He has a talent for keeping the energy in the room through his MC and DJ roles. It was such a joy and so much fun to see everyone on the dance floor. More than once, we had guests tell us that our wedding was one of the funnest weddings they've been to. Justin can mix ANYTHING. Music and getting all our guests on the dance floor was a big deal to us and Justin nailed it. We're very grateful to have Justin and a part of our big day and highly recommend them. We were able to truly be present and remember each special moment. Thrilled with Paradox Productions!

Real Wedding's & Blog Spotlights:

• Kelsey + Andre - A Colorful Wedding at The Foundry at Lake Oswego Pointe
• Shay + Carmen - A Romantic Wedding at Abernethy Center in Oregon
• To DJ or Not to DJ - the benefits of a professional DJ
• Black Tie Wedding with Hip Hop & R&B Soundtrack
• Oregon Bride Magazine's 2019 Best of Bride Finalists - Best DJ (Portland) Paradox Productions
• Portland Wedding Trends
• Bravo!, The Cost of a DJ
• 6 DJ's Guaranteed to Get the Party Started by Oregon Bride Magazine
• The Champagne Ball Blog - DJ Paradox
• Nicole + Nick at Resort at the Mountain with Bridal Bliss
• Resort at the Mountain Wedding Photos, Nicole and Nick by Deyla Huss
• Brittany + Jonathan at Crystal Springs and left Bank Annex with Bridal Bliss
• Kelli + Anthony at Oregon Golf Club with Bridal Bliss
• The Leftbank Annex Wedding, Miranda + Jason by Bryan Rupp Photographer
• Ashley + John at Riverhaven with Bridal Bliss
• Barbi + Devin at Sunriver Lodge with Bridal Bliss
• Barbi + Devin, Wedding Sunriver Resort, Sunriver OR by Kimberly Kay Photography
•  Kelsey + Josh at Left Bank Annex with Bridal Bliss
• Jill + Scott at Hilton with Bridal Bliss
• Haley + Casey at Pure Space with Bridal Bliss
• Ashley and Andrew, a Scholls Valley Lodge Wedding by Jessica Hill Photography
• Wedding Lovely Blog, Downtown Portland Wedding by Bridal Bliss and Jessica Hill
• Oregon Bride Best of , The Finalists
• Jessica and Ethan had a wonderful evening wedding at Castaway by Powers Photography
• Jen & Justin of Paradox Productions at the West End Ballroom
• Andrew and Michelle's Elegant Portland, OR Wedding by Powers Photography at the West End Ballroom
• Adam & Brigit at Cornelius Pass Roadhouse by Powers Photography
• Jordan & Rachel by Powers Photography
• Carolyn + Scott at the Benson Hotel with Bridal Bliss
• Sofia & Adrian's Sentinel Wedding by CK Events
• Helen and Gabe Wedding by GH Kim Photography
• A Formal Romantic Wedding at Sentinel Hotel in Portland Oregon
• Leslie + Tim at The Aerie at Eagle Landing by Powers Photography
• Ashley + Ryan at Langdon Farms with Jacob Westfall by Powers Photography
• Megan and Kevlin at The West End Ballroom with Powers Photography
• Gabe and Araceli's Traditional Garden Wedding by Powers Photography Studios
• Real Wedding: Melissa Mattos & Benjamin Omlid, In the Woods at Bridal Veil Lake with Powers Photography and Bridal Bliss
• Left Bank Annex Wedding by Ely Roberts
• A Charming Astoria Oregon Wedding on Sugar and Charm
• Desiree and Rocky, A Benson Hotel Downtown Portland Wedding by Jessica Hill
• McMenamins Chic Wedding, Sarah + Nathan at Edgefield in Troutdale Oregon by AE Creative
• Lauren and Holland's Kennedy School Wedding by June Lion
• Tyler + Shawn by Moving Pictures
• Tyler + Shawn by Moving Pictures, Love Story
• Brittany + Rob, Summer Wedding at Red Ridge Farms Vineyard & Olive Mill
• Haley and Russell at The West End Ballroom
• Brianna and Tyler at The West End Ballroom
• Mallory & Tyler at The West End Ballroom with Powers Photography
• Matt & Billie, Wedding at The Foundry at Lake Oswego Pointe by Acorn Studios
• Jing & Tony at The Foundry at Lake Oswego Pointe with Powers Photograpny
• Skamania Lodge Wedding Photographs of Renee + Josh by Brian Rupp Photography
• Mosier Wedding Photographs of Anne + Sean by Brian Rupp Photography
• The Jenkins Estate Wedding Photographs of Lin + Frank by Bryan Rupp Photography
• Kelly Point Park Engagement Photographs of Terra + Justin by Bryan Rupp Photography
• Renee + Josh, Monique Lhuillier Wedding from Bryan Rupp Photography
• Luxe Bridal Event Recap by Puddle Jumpin' Cards
• Leanne and Aaron at Portland Art Museum with Soiree
• Alexa + Victor, Loft Lovely at Left Bank Annex
• Kelsey and Josh Left Ban Annex Wedding in Portland by Jessica Hill
• Timeless Oregon Hotel Wedding Molly & Levy in Portland, Oregon on Wedding Wire by Jessica Hill Photography
• Eric & Nikki at the Aerie at Eagle Landing with DJ Paradox by Powers Photography
• Janne & Erwin at The Foundry at Lake Oswego Pointe with DJ Paradox and Powers Photography
• Lucas & Marie at McMenamins Edgefield with DJ Paradox and Powers Photography
• Brittany and Timothy at The Foundry at Lake Oswego Pointe with Paradox Productions, Premier Catering and Powers Photography

Industry Recognition:

• A Beautiful Ceremony NW featuring Paradox Productions
• Premier Catering Recommended Partners
• Rafati's Catering Partner Businesses
• Rev. Dee Richardson, Diva Matters Ministry, Vendor Links
• West End Ballroom Partner List
• Favorite Vendors by Cloud Nine Events and Accessories

Portland Wedding, Event & DJ Resources:

• Oregon Bride Magazine - Paradox Productions
• Paradox Productions on Weddingwire
• Paradox Productions on Bravo! Wedding
• Paradox Productions on Manta
• Paradox Productions on The Knot
• Paradox Productions on Carats & Cake
• Paradox Productions on MyWedding
• Paradox Productions on Eent Wire
• Paradox Productions on Wed Brilliant
• Platinum Mixlab - DJ Paradox
• DJ Paradox, Justin Babbitt on Mixcloud
• Paradox Productions on Alignable
• Paradox Productions on Decidio
• Paradox Productions on Webfolio
• Portland Wedding Entertainment
• Best DJs in Portland
• Top 10 Portland DJs 2020
• Willamette Week 2019 Best Portland DJs - Justin Babbitt, DJ Paradox
• Willamette Week 2019 Best Portland DJs - David Jackson, DJ OG ONE