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About

Cage and Aquarium Productions is a wedding DJ and photography company based out of San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA and Chicago, IL. The Cage and Aquarium Productions team are veterans in the craft of creating unique wedding day experiences. They’ll always stay ahead of the curve, providing high-quality service and personalized musical experiences that set the mood and atmosphere of your big day. Their artists specialize in turntable DJing, giving your event an authentic music experience. We are known for our intimate and customized DJ matching approach, pairing couples with the absolute perfect DJ for your special day. Cage and Aquarium photographers combine natural portraiture with a creative documentary style to tell a unique story for each couple that chooses us.

Services Offered
Cage and Aquarium Productions has a diverse music catalog, including songs from club, country, electronic, hip hop, indie, international, jazz, oldies, pop, R&B/soul, rock, top 40, and South Asian music genres. Some of the services that they offer include:

  • Consultations
  • Liability insurance
  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA systems
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Liability Insurance

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
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100% Recommended by couples
Sean
Sean S. Sent on 11/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Ed and C+A Were Amazing!

Ed was our DJ from C+A and he was absolutely phenomenal. He was a great communicator, set up several meetings ahead of our wedding to align on details, and made specific edits to songs that we wanted for the ceremony.

Most importantly, Ed had the dance floor absolutely bumping. The dance floor was packed and enjoying the music for the entire night.

C+A really know what they are doing and their process with matching you to a DJ lead to us being paired with Ed and having an unforgettable evening.
Nicole
Nicole L. Sent on 11/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Beat to Our Perfect Day


From our very first meeting, Michael exuded professionalism and organization, paired with a passion for his craft that was both inspiring and reassuring. He wasn't just there to play music; he was there to create an experience. And that, he did with flying colors. His meticulous attention to detail ensured that the music seamlessly matched every moment, from the poignant walk down the aisle to the exuberant dance party that followed.

But Michael did more than just curate a flawless playlist. He went above and beyond the call of duty. When the evening came to a close, we were touched to find that he had taken the initiative to carefully put away our gifts, a thoughtful gesture that was greatly appreciated after such a whirlwind day.

It's rare to find someone who doesn't just meet expectations but exceeds them in every way. Michael Rodriguez is that rare find. We cannot recommend him enough. If you want a wedding that hits all the right notes, Michael is your DJ.

Thank you, Michael, for not just sharing your music but your heart as well. You were an integral part of our wedding, and we will forever be grateful for the magic you brought to our celebration.
Lisa
Lisa W. Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cage + Aquarium is a strong yes

Marcos (DJ Curt Henny) was our DJ for our September 2023 wedding at The Joinery. C+A was easy to work with in that they were thorough on the intro call and really laid out what to expect over the course of the next ~year. The directions for filling out our music preferences were easy and actually a fun couple activity. And when it all came down to our DJ assignment (we let them assign at random), we had good vibes from Marcos at the jump. Day of, it took a bit for our dance floor to warm up but once Marcos got our vibe, he really hit it and the floor was aliiiive. His announcements were fire and he was a great addition to our big day. Would recommend.
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The Still Life Photography The Still Life Photography Wedding Photographers

I have worked with DJ's from Cage & Aquarium and know the owners from work in the past - they are a fantastic company! I hope to work with them again in the future.

Rica Chica Event Productions Rica Chica Event Productions Wedding Videographers

Shelly and the team at Cage and Aquarium are great to work with. The DJs I have worked with at weddings and other events have been so much fun and guests really enjoy them. Clients are always happy with them.

A Posh Event A Posh Event Wedding Planners

I recently had the pleasure of working with Kevin at Cage & Aquarium. He went above and beyond helping to get sound into various areas for both cocktail hour and during the reception. He was very professional, easy to work with and did I mention that the music was great! I definitely will be recommending him to all my brides!

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