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Dancing On the Clouds

Your first dance deserves to be a dream in motion. With our Dancing On The Clouds special effect, the dancefloor becomes ethereal creating such a beautiful effect that there won’t be a dry eye in the house.

How is the dancing on the clouds created

The effect is created using a specially designed machine that heats up dry ice to a temperature where it turns from a solid into a gas. When this happens, the vapor is expelled from the machine towards the dancefloor. Because the gas is denser than the air in the room, it remains on the floor creating the effect of dancing on a cloud.

Customer reviews

Our clients love our service and can't stop talking about it! Watch as our happy customers talk about their experiences with us. You'll see why so many Portland-area couples recommend DJ Cutt Entertainment as the best wedding DJ service around.

June 4, 2023

Lisa B.

Amazing Crew!

Choosing DJ Cutt Entertainment was a great decision. We were a bit indecisive about hiring a videographer at first, but after we met with Alex to go over the process we decided to take the jump. We had initially only booked him for his DJ services. Alex and the rest of his crew were extremely friendly and professional. The final video brings me to tears every time I watch it. It’s so amazing to relive parts of the big day and it’s so special to share with friends and family who couldn’t make it. On top of that, the DJ was exactly what we needed and did all the right things. Thank you!

March 26, 2023

Ava H.

Very satisfied!

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.

May 13, 2023

Andrew T.

‍Our wedding felt like a movie

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.

April 4, 2023

David R.

Stress free and amazing experience!

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.

September 9, 2022

Sophia J.

Best wedding Videographer in the business

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!

April 22, 2023

Charlotte D

Captured every moment perfectly

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 15, 2021

Mona R.

Excellent service!

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!

June 4, 2021

Alec R.

Would recommend!

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.

June 26, 2020

Daniel D.

Amazing DJ!

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.

June 5, 2021

Lindsay M.

Awesome wedding dj

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!

wedding first dance on clouds
$350
Do they make a mess?

First dance on clouds

While there are some surfaces that could be tricky, like marble, for most surfaces there will be no trace of condensation afterward. This is one of the benefits of using a dry ice fog machine over traditional fog machines. Dry ice fog machines don’t use any harmful chemical agents that will leave a residue on surfaces after use.

services that we offer

We have many different services to enhance the wedding experience Our first dance on clouds is a dramatic effect created from dry ice and extremely hot water. This service can be added to any  Cold spank or D J Package.

Are Dry Ice Fog Machines Safe?

Unlike traditional fog machines that use varying chemicals to create this effect, dry ice fog machines are a simple combination of heat and dry ice. Because dry ice is just carbon dioxide that is chilled to a solid state, it is odorless, chemical-free, and can be used at almost any indoor venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.