Wedding Enhancements
Dancing On
Clouds Effect 
for Your Portland WeddingTransform your first dance into a showstopping moment with our Dancing On Clouds effect. This professional dry ice presentation creates the illusion of dancing on clouds, giving you stunning photos, unforgettable memories, and that "wow" moment your guests will talk about for years.
Transform your first dance into a showstopping moment with our Dancing On Clouds effect. This professional dry ice presentation creates the illusion of dancing on clouds, giving you stunning photos, unforgettable memories, and that "wow" moment your guests will talk about for years.
Benefits
Why Portland Brides Choose Dancing On Clouds
Create Stunning Photo & Video Moments
Your first dance photos will transform from beautiful to absolutely extraordinary. The cloud effect creates depth, dimension, and sophistication that elevates your wedding photography to professional magazine quality.
Stand Out From Every Other Wedding
Don’t settle for ordinary! Dancing On Clouds creates that rare genuine surprise moment where phones come out and jaws drop.
Add Impact Without Stress
Unlike complex decorations or performances that require rehearsal, Dancing On Clouds adds dramatic visual impact with zero effort from you or your wedding party.
What Is Dancing On Clouds?
Dancing On Clouds is a high-impact special effect that creates the illusion of dancing on a bed of clouds during your first dance, grand entrance, or other special wedding moments. Using specialized equipment and food-grade dry ice, our technicians create a thick, white fog that hugs the floor while you and your partner appear to float above the ground in your own stunning scene.
Unlike cheap fog machines that create uneven results or smoke that rises awkwardly into the air, our professional Dancing On Clouds effect:
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Creates a dense, pure white cloud effect that stays low to the ground
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Dissipates cleanly without lingering smoke
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Produces dramatic, photo-worthy results every time
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Is completely safe and non-toxic
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Works seamlessly with our DJ and lighting services
Why Choose DJ Cutt Entertainment for Your Dancing On Clouds Effect
20+ Years of Experience
Our team has perfected the Dancing On Clouds effect at hundreds of Portland weddings and events, ensuring flawless execution when it matters most.
Perfect Coordination with Music & Lighting
As your DJ and lighting provider, we time the cloud effect perfectly with your music and enhance it with proper lighting to maximize the visual impact.
The Right Equipment Makes All the Difference
We use professional-grade equipment specifically designed for weddings that produces clean, photogenic results without the mess.
Venue-Approved Process
We've worked with every major Portland wedding venue and understand each location's specific requirements and limitations.
Testimonial
"The Dancing On Clouds effect from DJ Cutt made our wedding truly feel like the event of the year. The lighting, the quality - all impeccable! They made sure our wedding was absolutely unforgettable." - Mikaela Bolds, May 2023
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Dancing On Clouds Packages
$1595
Complete Wedding Atmosphere
Cloud effect first and last dance
4 cold spakrs for both events
100lbs of dry ice
2 cold saprk location
Expert technician setup and operation
Full coordination with your DJ and photographer
Safety-certified equipment
$1195
Premium Cloud Experience
4 Cold sparks + Clouds
Professional grade dry ice cloud effect
Customized lighting to enhance cloud visibility
Expert technician setup
Expert technician setup and operation
Full coordination with your DJ and photographer
Safety-certified equipment
$900
Signature Cloud Effect
Cloud effect for first and last dance
3-4 minute duration
Professional grade dry ice cloud effect
Expert technician setup and operation
Full coordination with your DJ and photographer
Safety-certified equipment
Set up and tear down
Premium wedding dates book 6-8 months in advance. Don’t miss out on the DJ trusted by hundreds of couples. Check availability now and let’s create a reception your guests will rave about!
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
"DJ Cutt's Dancing On Clouds effect was incredible! My husband and I looked like we were floating during our first dance. It completely transformed our venue and created the most stunning photos. Our guests couldn't stop talking about it!"
- Felicité Gross, Hood River Wedding
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Sophia J.
We hired Alex to do photography for our wedding. He was so great to work with from start to finish. They were creative, thoughtful, and truly cared about capturing the essence of our wedding day. We are so grateful for their talent and dedication!
February 17, 2025
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Mona R.
We had a wonderful experience with Alex for our wedding. Alex did the live-streaming, uplighting, and sound system for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with his services. He was very professional, prompt, and easy to work with, and the uplighting he provided was stunning. Everything flowed smoothly on our wedding day. We are so happy that our family and friends could join our wedding virtually during the pandemic thanks to Alex and his team!
March 5, 2025
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Sam M.
The best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Alex! His and his team are talented and a ton of fun to work with! They take the time to listen and understand your vision and bring it to life. We knew the final product was going to be amazing, but it still blew us away. The wedding video did more than just capture out wedding - it captured our personality and story, which was exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much!
March 7, 2025
William P.
Perfect is the only word I have for working with Dj Cutt Entertainment. You can tell from the start how passionate and determined they are in making you the perfect product. The level of communication was very professional. He was always helpful and flexible. They captured the most important minutes of our wedding from beginning to end. We cried, we laughed, and we sang. I’d absolutely recommend these guys to anyone.
March 10, 2025
Alex Z
The whole team at DJ Cutt Entertainment was a dream to work with! They shot our wedding and DJ'd. We were extremely satisfied with it. They were professional and did a great job of being discreet. We knew they were there but they never took away from important moments in the wedding. We are in love with everything that happened. Definitely use these guys for your wedding!
April 2, 2025
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Lindsay M.
Alex was an amazing DJ! He was great at providing us recommendations and guidance and made for a super smooth wedding experience. Really liked working with Alex. He is super nice, organized, and easy to work with!
April 11, 2025
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David R.
Alex and his team are amazing. They photographed a fall wedding and they were incredible the whole time. They were responsive via email and phone for information in the first place, and were easy to communicate with through the whole process. It felt like they were just friends at the wedding who happened to be photographers. We are beyond happy with the final product.
April 24, 2025
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Matthew N.
The photographers and DJ at DJ Cutt Entertainment are outstanding. On the day of the wedding, they were unobtrusive yet managed to capture all of the special moments that we asked for. The whole team was discreet, yet professional. The final photos were beautiful and we will cherish them forever. And finally the DJ helped make the wedding as smooth as it could possibly be and played all the music we asked for!
May 1, 2025
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Daniel D.
Alex came promptly and set up everything beautifully (uplights, DJ set, spotlight). DJ was extremely energetic and fun, their platform made it easy to choose our music and he even had ready-to-use forms and playlists for music selection. My wife and I would really recommend their services to anyone, they were professional, easy to work with, friendly, and truly cared about making our day special.
May 6, 2025
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Charlotte D
Alex and his team shot the most incredible wedding video for us. They were so fun to work with and incredibly thoughtful. They were attentive, friendly, and made everyone feel very comfortable. The final product was more than we could have ever asked for. The video was an actual wedding movie - incredibly high quality and captured every moment beautifully.
May 27, 2025
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Ava H.
Alex and his team are amazing. They photographed a fall wedding and they were incredible the whole time. They were responsive via email and phone for information in the first place, and were easy to communicate with through the whole process. It felt like they were just friends at the wedding who happened to be photographers. We are beyond happy with the final product.
June 7, 2025
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Andrew T.
We hired Alex and his team to shoot a documentary style wedding film. As soon as we got in touch with them, we knew they were the right choice. They were attentive and made sure everything we wanted was addressed, along with answering every question we had. The final product was the most high quality and beautiful film we had ever seen.
June 12, 2025
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Alec R.
Most importantly though, Alex did a fantastic job DJing the dance floor! He combined both western and Bollywood songs to give us the fusion feeling that we were looking for, and all of our guests had a wonderful time. From the start of the dancing until the final song, there was barely anyone standing on the side due to how high the energy level was! Music and song are critical to your wedding day, and DJ Cutt did a great job of making it special for us.
July 22, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing On Clouds
How Much Does The First Dance On Clouds Machine Cost?
With our company, our packages start out at $350. It really just depends on where your event is located, the date of your event, and if this is an a la carte item, or this is an add on to one of our DJ or video packages.
How Long Will The Cloud Effect Last?
This really depends on a lot of different factors. The first thing is how much dry ice we need to put into the machine. We usually like to go for about 30 pounds, and on a consistent blast, this could last anywhere between two to about four or five minutes, depending on some of the other elements. It's also going to depend on how hot it is outside. Also the wind is an important factor, because this is a cloud, any kind of wind or AC will disperse the cloud more quickly. So it really depends on a bunch of different factors, but overall the effect lasts about two to five minutes for the first dance.
What Are The Venue Requirements?
For this effect, we’re going to be bringing in about anywhere from about 30 to 50 pounds of dry ice. When we get to the venue we need to be able to get water from a tap outlet. We have a hose so that we can fill up the machine. It will require about eight gallons of water to fill up the machine so the effect can last the maximum amount of time. This water doesn't get released onto to the dance floor. It just gets pumped over the dry ice so the dry ice melts and that's what creates the cloud. We also need at least one dedicated circuit that nobody else is using. If possible. We would like access to two, and that way the machine only takes about 20 minutes to heat up versus like 45 minutes to an hour and a half. And this all will depend on the temperature that the water starts at.
What Is The Set Up Time For A Dancing In The Clouds Machine?
When it comes to setting up the machine, there are a lot of different factors that will cause the time to be different. The first thing is we need to have power. If we have it plugged in to one outlet, it’s going to take about 45 minutes to about an hour and a half to heat up. If we have two different circuits, it can heat up from about 20 minutes to about 40 minutes. It also depends on the starting water temperature. When we’re at the event we'll need to have access to water so that way we can fill the machine up. This machine will take about eight gallons of water and this is what's pumped over the dry ice to create the effect.
How Long Does It Take To Clean Up A Dancing In The Clouds Machine?
Usually cleanup can be done very quickly. The only circumstances where cleanup might be a little bit longer as if we have a marble dance floor and a little bit of moisture could make that marble slick. We have mops with us and stuff to clean up but usually this is not a problem. At worst, it's just a little bit damp but it doesn't leave a mark or cause any water damage.
Can The Smoke Machine Be Used For Multiple Dances?
The quick answer is no. But it is possible depending on the time gap involved. If you want to use it for the first dance, let's say the first dance is right after the grand entrance and then you want to use it for another dance later on. There needs to be enough time in between each event for it to be used because once the effect is used, the water then has to take 20 minutes to an hour to preheat again. We also need to add more dry ice between activations. It will usually go through about 30 pounds of dry ice as the hot water is being pumped over the dry ice, melting it to create the effect.
Make Your First Dance Truly Memorable
Your first dance as a married couple deserves to be extraordinary. With DJ Cutt Entertainment's Dancing On Clouds effect, you'll create a standout moment that elevates your wedding from beautiful to absolutely unforgettable.
Don't risk your special day to inexperienced providers or venue-provided effects. Our 20+ years of experience, professional equipment, and countless 5-star reviews ensure your Dancing On Clouds moment will be flawlessly executed.
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