Chad Dowling Productions

serving Washington & Oregon

About This Vendor

"At last I found the perfect DJ."

About Chad Dowling Productions A unique and creative DJ / Photo Booth Entertainment company based in Portland, Oregon. Chad Dowling Productions wants to make sure your day is perfect & goes exactly how you wish. Whether you're looking for fun, classy, modern, upbeat, or elegant music, Chad understands every wedding is different and will cater to your needs! With over 30 years of experience in wedding entertainment, they take the time to listen to your ideas and opinions, so everything is personalized. Chad is not only the DJ, but also the MC who will make all your announcements, guide guests, & help coordinate w/ other vendors. Most of all make sure everyone has FUN! Chad Dowling Productions offers couples a variety of music genres for their special day, from country to hip-hop. Their goal is for couples to have a fun day to treasure forever, so they are there to help with the details. They provide the following services: Master of Ceremonies / DJ Entertainer Music for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Reception Professional Sound System Wireless Microphones: Lapel & Handheld Dance Floor Lighting White Tower Photo Booth (Ask about DJ & Photo Booth Combo) Up-Lighting Custom Monograms "Dance In the Clouds" Dry Ice Effect Projector / Screen Rental Free Consultation Online Ceremony & Reception Planning Tools App Driven Music Planning Tool Liability insurance One event per day guarantee! Email Chad today at chad@chaddowling.biz or at 503-320-0895 to set up your FREE no-obligation wedding consultation.

Details

Equipment

Audio/Visual Equipment, Sound Equipment

Music Genres

Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, EDM, Folk, Hip-Hop, Indian, Jazz, Latin, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music

Music Services

MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception

Awards and Affiliations

Chad Dowling Productions Reviews

Reviewed On 12/19/2022 by Karina K

First of all, both Chad and Gretchen are simply kind and people we'd highly recommend you hire at any party. They bring great energy and excitement, and clearly enjoy what they do, making it fun all around. Chad DJ'd and MC'd at our wedding thr...

oughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception until the end of the night. He's great at what he does and has an awesome set up. Gretchen helped assisted throughout, providing cool smoke all over the dance floor during our first dance and was key to staying in sync with our onsite event coordinator and wedding party for the entrance in particular. Stop looking around and work with Chad and Gretchen for your wedding or party!

Reviewed On 12/19/2022 by Elise M

Chad did a great job DJing our wedding! He listened to our requests, had perfect timing as an MC, and was flexible with the weather.

Reviewed On 12/09/2022 by Whiley P

We had a great experience working with Chad and Gretchen as our DJ and photo booth!! The guests all had the absolute best time dancing and loved the photo booth. They were both incredibly accommodating to our needs and made our day truly specia...

l. Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed On 7/31/2022 by Rony K

Chad was amazing. He had excellent energy and made sure the dancefloor was crazy all night. So professional and made our wedding incredible. Was really great working with him. Could not recommend him enough.

Reviewed On 1/21/2022 by Alexandra C

From the moment we met Chad, we felt so comfortable around him. He was beyond accommodating with our plans as we worked around the pandemic and reschedules. Chad is professional and reached out to us multiple times during the planning process t...

o check in. He is has an incredible personality that shines when he is interacting with guest. Chad's infectious energy and incredible mixing kept our party going all night! We received so many compliments from our guests about how much fun they had because of our DJ and music! We cannot recommend him enough! THANK YOU CHAD!!

Reviewed On 1/20/2022 by Beth M

The full package - great on the mic, gets the party started, professional and organized, AND just a joy to be around. I am a wedding planner and chose Chad to dj my own wedding because he can't be beat! His package is all inclusive to ensure...

you have the best experience.

Reviewed On 1/17/2022 by Dana D

Chad is AWESOME!!! From the moment we reached out and scheduled our meet-and-greet, Chad was exceptionally fantastic to work with! He uses a really cool app that allowed us to add all the details of each moment of our wedding day to a timeline,...

including the music, which made things seamless and simple. Once we finished adding our details, Chad took care of literally everything else! He is so thoughtful, professional, detailed, and such a blast to work with. On our wedding day, Chad was absolute perfection. He arrived super early to connect with our coordinator and make sure everything was in place and exactly how we wanted it in terms of locations he'd be setup throughout the evening, etc. We didn't have to worry about a thing that day, knowing we were in such good hands with Chad as our DJ. He did an incredible job with everything, going above and beyond for us. He helped emcee throughout the evening, graciously guiding our guests on where to go, what was happening next, etc. And the dance party part of the evening was amazing!!! He got all of our guests to get up and dance the night away the whole evening!! Several guests commented after on how amazing he is. We HIGHLY recommend hiring Chad! You won't regret it :)

Reviewed On 10/28/2021 by Dogukan D

Chad is an exceptional DJ with a great work ethic. He knows how to approach the customers and deliver their needs while filling in the gaps for them. We also hired Chad's partner for photo booth and this couple assisted us in every way possible...

. We greatly appreciate their help and suggest every couple to strongly consider Chad and Gretchen for DJ and Photo booth.

Reviewed On 9/28/2021 by HAYLEY G

We had the best time ever with Chad as our wedding DJ! He had an easy app-based process ahead of time to help us plan out music for the entire day, he worked super well with our band, kept the crowd hyped, and even facilitated a projector for m...

y dad's surprise power point speech! He is extremely fun and talented and we would highly recommend him for any of your wedding DJ needs.

Reviewed On 9/27/2021 by Lindsay W

Chad was such a great DJ! Played the music we wanted to hear and used his expertise to play other music to keep the party going. He kept everything running so smoothly.

Reviewed On 9/21/2021 by Teagan E

Chad Dowling was recommended to me from my wedding officiant (they had worked weddings together before) and I was told some pretty awesome things about him. However, he exceeded all expectations. I was blown away by his knowledge, professionali...

sm, and up-beat personality. He did such a perfect job at our wedding - he didn’t miss a beat, kept the party going, and was absolutely fabulous at being our MC. My spouse and I couldn’t be more happy with his work and we recommend him to everyone we know. Chad’s wife, Gretchen, did our PhotoBooth as well and it was so worth the extra $! Both Chad and Gretchen went above and beyond and gave us the perfect day.

Reviewed On 6/16/2021 by Caitlin H

Chad was amazing! He was really helpful and understanding throughout the process, even when we were a little late on filling out all the music choices. Chad was really easy to work with on the wedding day, he setup his equipment, provided wirel...

ess mics for the ceremony and was really flexible when plans changed on the day. Overall a great experience. His wife also has a photobooth that all the guests really enjoyed.

Reviewed On 11/24/2019 by Amber M

Chad and his team are truly the best! They are versatile, professional, flexible and of course a whole lot of fun. I cannot say enough positive things about them and their ability to read the audience and keep the dance floor going all night lo...

ng!

Reviewed On 11/04/2019 by Michaela A

Chad Dowling was truly incredible to work with! Picking music for the day was overwhelming for me! ( Maybe even one of the hardest things!) I had a specific taste, but felt lost when it came to organizing music! Chad took the time to get to kno...

w our personalities and took care of everything!! He came up with the perfect music and helped us pick all the songs for our special moments! He also kept the day running smoothly and was able to set the perfect vibe all day! I truly cannot thank him enough! We even had a slight issue with the sound at our venue, and he quickly took care of everything seamlessly before it could even be an issue! He had such a fun and welcoming vibe and helped keep our guests dancing the night away! We were also so impressed with Gretchen's Photo Booth! She also took the time to get a read on our personalities/ vibe and made such a sweet Photo Booth! After the wedding, she sent us the most amazing photo book with all the photo strips from the day! The day goes by so quickly for the bride/ groom, that it was fun to get to look back and see all the fun our guests were having!! These two are a dream team, and we were so lucky to have them at our wedding!! Planning a wedding can be stressful, but I can honestly say that our group of vendors made everything so stress free! We cannot thank Chad and Gretchen enough!!

Reviewed On 8/15/2019 by Filza A

Chad and his wife, Gretchen, (who did our photo booth) were a dream team at our wedding. Chad jumped in at the last minute as our original DJ plans fell through; and he kept the party going all night! He is a delightful human being who played g...

reat music, and he's a former radio personality with a great MC voice! He kept our party organized and fun, and we feel he kind of saved our wedding!! Thank you to Chad and Gretchen!!

Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Vanessa L

Chad is THE wedding DJ. He and his wife Gretchen are your wedding dream team. They have years of experience and do everything they can to ensure your wedding runs smoothly. You don’t realize how crucial your DJ is until the day of your weddin...

g. This is the person who sets the tone for your entire event. Your DJ announces everything (first dance, dinner, cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc.) and investing in seasoned professionals like Chad & Gretchen are a must! Aside from music, Chad and Gretchen also offer up-lighting services, games, and a photobooth. For our wedding we opted for up-lighting and their photobooth. We honestly couldn’t have been happier. The photobooth was a huge hit with our guests and it’s run separately by Gretchen. Post wedding Gretchen sends you a complete album with all photos and even digital, high resolution copies. It was truly an unplanned and amazing guestbook we didn’t even know we were getting. Overall Chad & Gretchen aim to create a ‘one stop shop’ and they hit it right on the mark. You will not regret booking this DREAM TEAM for your big day!

Reviewed On 9/18/2018 by Paul C

Chad was fantastic every step of the way as our wedding DJ. He answered every question we had at our first meeting, then answered all the questions we didn’t previously know we had during our second meeting and he was always available for us th...

roughout the entire process. Selecting the music we wanted to hear was a breeze – and actually quite a bit of fun. Chad also offered up recommendations that fit us and our desired vibe perfectly. As for the main event – Chad just flat out delivered. The music was all perfect, wonderfully timed and everything he did fit together beautifully. The dance floor stayed busy all night with people of all ages. We received many compliments about the music and Chad. We couldn’t be happier with everything he did for our wedding and we wouldn’t hesitate to give him our most sincere recommendation.

Reviewed On 6/25/2018 by Sisely H

Chad was absolutely amazing. He was always just a phone call/email away. The entire night he made sure things went smooth. I would highly recommend Chad for any event that’s needs a DJ!! Thank you so much for making our wedding amazing.

Reviewed On 1/04/2018 by Rebecca P

Chad did a great job at our wedding. We weren't the easiest couple to work with -- my family needed to include some international hard-to-find music, and he worked with me to find it and incorporate it into the plan for the evening. He also wor...

ked with me to design a non-traditional timeline, and was very flexible when at the last minute we added a video screen/projection rental and threw a video showing into the mix. More importantly, he played all the music we requested in an order that kept the room engaged and moving. Everybody raved about how much fun the dancing -- and the wedding as a whole -- was. Plus, he's such a fun and kind and relaxed guy! Everything about our experience with him was wonderful.

Reviewed On 10/02/2017 by Kelsey B

We used Chad darling productions for a Photo Booth! Gretchen was super fun and had great props! We love the fun photo album from the wedding!

Reviewed On 9/19/2017 by Kate E

I'd give Chad and Gretchen 10 stars if I could. From start to finish, they were amazing to work with. It's hard to let go of control when you are type-A like I am, but I was able to just put all my trust in them and everything went perfectly. C...

had is a total pro and basically knows everything there is to know about weddings. We met beforehand and ran through the flow of the event, and Chad made sure he understood everything I wanted, down to the smallest detail. And then he made sure everything played out exactly as I'd envisioned, without a hitch! People raved about how great the dj was. Gretchen designed a photo booth template just for us, and brought props that were specific to our vibe and theme. She was fantastic and the photo booth was the most popular part of the evening. Multiple guests said it was the best photo booth they had ever seen, and I would have to agree! You get SO MUCH when you book Chad and Gretchen, not the least of which is peace of mind. They are amazing.

Reviewed On 9/14/2017 by Jordan I

Chad and his team are nothing but professionals. Our DJ was Jason - He was so awesome to work with! He made sure he understood exactly what we wanted. Such a natural talent for emceeing and keeping our audience engaged! Gretchen managed the pho...

to booth - This booth is great because the attendant can print a copy of the photo strip for each guest, as opposed to an automatic booth that only prints two or three. Overall, a wonderful, positive experience - highly recommend!

Reviewed On 10/11/2016 by Melanie K

Chad is amazing to work with, very organized and responsive and so much fun. His enthusiasm for entertainment is apparent and he really took our ideas and made them shine. With lots of fun little extras and flourishes he and Gretchen made the p...

arty. We got a ton of compliments from our guests on everything - lighting, music, photobooth, and general fun. Instead of a bouquet toss we did the "shoe game" and Chad was a great host, everyone loved it. Kids and adults both enjoyed the video games (rock band and just dance). The area was very safe and we enjoyed walking along Via Toledo to the many excellent restaurants and shops. Trying to think of another reason to throw a big party in order to work with Chad again :-)

Reviewed On 8/11/2016 by Huong T

Jim Wilcox was super cool and fun for our wedding. He kept the dance floor full. He was able to provide sound and mic for our wedding ceremony and reception. The online song wish list was easy and convenient to use. We would recommend using Cha...

d Dowling and Co for music at special events.

Reviewed On 9/02/2014 by Lainie P

Honestly - if you want a great DJ at your wedding AND just a purely awesome guy - you need to hire Chad. Everyone at our wedding loved him, he is SO friendly and was really personable with everyone. He was very smooth with all the transitions a...

nd kept the timeline on track. His equipment was perfect and there were not glitches with any of it. I almost wish we could have another wedding just so we could hang out with Chad again! Trust me. If you want a great, memorable DJ - you want Chad. THANK YOU CHAD!

Reviewed On 10/09/2013 by Stacy

Chad is amazing and is great at what he does. He had our whole wedding dancing the night away with his amazing mixes. He is spendy, but I HIGHLY recommend him if you want an amazing party that people will be talking about months after!

Reviewed On 5/05/2011 by Matt H

Chad is great! It was a breeze to work with him throughout the process. Everyone had a good time dancing, and Chad was a big reason why

Reviewed On 4/05/2011 by Kelly H

I loved having Chad as my wedding DJ! He truly loves what he does and it shows through in his performance! I would definitely recommend him to everyone I know!

Reviewed On 10/11/2010 by Laura H

We sent Chad a list of the songs and band we liked and didn't like, and he stuck to it exactly. Not only that, he played songs that kept everyone on the dance floor and enjoying themselves, and was a very cool MC - it felt like it was all abou...

t the bride and groom. Several guests commented on how great our DJ was. He's the best!

Contact Info for Chad Dowling Productions

Portland, OR, PORTLAND, OR | serving Washington & Oregon

Meet the Team

Chad Dowling

Owner

An award-winning Northwest favorite for over 30 years! DJ, Entertainer, & Emcee. Chad's energetic passion, his experience as an "On Air" radio personality & a mobile DJ have made him one of the best DJ Entertainers in Oregon. Chad Dowling knows how to please & entertain almost any audience to keep them engaged, & dancing all night long!!

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