Our number one requirement for our wedding DJ was to feel completely confident about the sound system and the flow of the day once the ceremony started.

A lot of DJs we spoke with were focused on throwing a rager but glossed over details that mattered to us, like making sure we’d be heard clearly during the ceremony. In our calls with Chris, in addition to trying to get a feel for the music we wanted, he took the time to understand what we wanted and did not want on our big day, and made sure we felt secure with what was going to happen. It was such a huge relief when we first talked to him.

In the planning process, we gave full input on dinner and dancing playlists, which was our preference, but it was also clear he would’ve curated an amazing set on his own. He helped set realistic expectations for how crowds ebb and flow on the dance floor so we didn’t stress when fewer people were dancing at certain moments. And he did an awesome job taking a massive list of guest song requests we’d collected in Apple Music using it to rotate through different styles and requests to keep different groups of friends and family dancing.

Chris was also receptive to our additional requests and executed them flawlessly throughout the day and night, like reminding guests to use the photobooth and sign our guestbook, giving intro speeches before the bride and groom's tosses, and helping us cut songs like the first dance and mother-son dances to be the right length. We had an amazing time dancing. And the company also provided a photobooth assistant who was super helpful and made sure our guests were able to smoothly use the booth.

Mike Carroll did such an incredible job. Going into the wedding we we're looking for both a great DJ and professional MC, someone who not only could set the right mood and vibe for all the different windows of the wedding, but also could effectively direct and create a smooth environment for all of our guest. Mike was clear in his communication, was always available whenever we needed him, and everything went perfectly. Mike was aware to all the details that could cause slip ups on a wedding day, and nailed it all, correctly pronounced every name, played the right songs at the right time, knew when to the let the room breath, knew when to inject energy. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend for any future weddings or events!

We recently had the pleasure of hiring DJ Mike (from C Squared Events) -- he truly exceeded our expectations and brought an incredible level of fun and excitement to our special day. From the moment we began working with him, it was evident that he was not only a talented DJ but also a collaborative and communicative professional.

One of the aspects that impressed us the most was his communication and collaborative process. He played a fantastic selection of our requested songs, ensuring that our personal touch was present throughout the event. Additionally, he added his own unique flair to the mix, introducing unexpected and energetic tracks that perfectly complemented the atmosphere.

But what best sets Mike apart was his ability to expertly read the crowd and keep everyone on their feet. He seamlessly transitioned between different genres and tempos, ensuring that the dance floor was constantly buzzing with excitement. It was remarkable to witness how effortlessly he adapted his set to suit the energy of the crowd, maintaining a lively and vibrant atmosphere throughout the entire night (especially when we went to our venue's barrel room -- things got WILD and Mike kept the vibe strong)

Furthermore, his professionalism and enthusiasm were evident in every interaction. He was always open to suggestions, readily offering his expertise and advice whenever we needed it. His attention to detail and thorough planning ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our celebration without worrying about the music.

10 out of 10 recommend C Squared and DJ Mike!

Mike was the DJ and MC for our ceremony and reception, he provided up-lighting, and a photobooth and we truly could not have asked for a better person to have done those jobs! From our first meeting with Mike we could tell he had a chill personality and a great passion and knowledge of music and all things weddings. On our meeting before our wedding, we met with Mike over zoom for over an hour and he made us feel less stressed about the overall wedding planning as he was able to answer questions we had about the timeline, processional order, and song selections for every part of the day. He also did not rush to get off the meeting, he took his time to ensure he understood what we had envisioned for the day and that he would be able to help make sure our wedding vision came to fruition. We also asked him to pick the first and last song of the day and he was excited to do so (spoiler alert, he picked a great one). The day of, working with Mike seemed like working with an old friend. He was very chill and remembered everything we envisioned. He was also a great protector of the timeline and kept things moving and was able to make great suggestions when things started to run late. Mike did an amazing job keeping the guests attention and stepping aside to make sure the attention was on my husband and I. Mike also did a terrific job of reading the room and playing the right songs to keep the most amount of guests dancing and also stuck to our song requests on the do not play list, the must play list, and our favorite genres. Additionally the lighting and photobooth were very professional. Lastly, after our wedding we received numerous compliments for the DJ and dancing. Numerous guests told us this was their favorite wedding and we attribute a lot of that to Mike.

In conclusion, TLDR; book with Mike if you want to sleep easy knowing you will have a DJ who will play the songs you and your partner love, songs your guests will love, and who will be a timeline and wedding vision advocate for you. Book with Mike if you want to work with someone who will go above and beyond, not because he has to, but because he wants to. Book with Mike if you want the best DJ/MC in Southern California for an affordable price.

Mike was such a pleasure to work with for our wedding! He is charismatic and knows exactly what to play to get the party going all night! Ahead of our event we had a couple of calls to organize requested songs, lighting choices, and photobooth options. He helped us with great suggestions/ideas that made a huge difference on our wedding day. I highly recommend Mike and his team for any event!

Mike is great. From the get-go, he was knowledgable, excited and so easy to work with. I'm a bit of a control freak, and he totally rolled with it, answered all my questions and kept secrets from me very discreetly. :)
The music was great all night, he read the crowd well, let my dad have the mic when he asked for it (lol) and helped the entire night flow perfectly.
The ONLY thing I would want other couples to know ahead of time is that he keeps it classy and won't play any songs with swear words.

Mike is a master at this craft! Although my husband and I aren’t much of the dancers he really kept the party alive for both our talkative guests and our dancing ones. He blended both our tastes in music plus the occasional requests from our guests so seamlessly. For the most part we picked our main songs but we left our East Coast slow dance song up to him. He surprised us at the end of our first dance by picking a song for it we both did consider as a first dance song but how he knew that blows both our mind! Not only was it in consideration but it also had some meaning to us as it was a song we danced to in the kitchen the day I met his entire family. We only spoke once on the phone and we both just knew we would enjoy ourselves. He’s an absolutely fantastic DJ and MC and we truly enjoyed having him apart of our day! We truly can't thank him enough for the amazing job he did!

We are so happy we had Mike Emcee our wedding at Mount Palomar in May! He was super easy to work with, we provided the timeline and the major event songs (which he helped provide suggestions for) and told him to just play to the crowd for the whole cocktail/reception time. He brought great energy and kept the guests dancing all night. I only had one song I for sure wanted played during the reception, and when we saw I got stuck taking some photos with guests during it, he started it over for me to fully enjoy. Thanks Mike!!

Mike from C Squared Events was exactly what we wanted for our special day. He was professional and gave us all the help we needed when it came to planning the music. He was very accommodating of our special requests even though we had some songs that were not well known.
He got everyone out on the dance floor during the reception, it was perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ.

We hired C Squared to DJ our wedding in August 2019 and couldn’t have been happier! We worked with Mike who was super friendly and knowledgeable. He knows exactly how and when the music should be cued up for the ceremony and reception – something I was worried about as I didn’t want our music to sound choppy, start/stop too early, etc. He went out of his way to find songs we wanted that he didn’t have in his collection and knew exactly the type of music we wanted played throughout the night. If you are looking for the best DJ for your wedding, look no further than C Squared!