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Dakota J Sottosanto aka DJ Sota
Dakota J Sottosanto aka DJ Sota
Owner

18 years in business

DJ Sota Entertainment | West Coast Wedding DJs

DJ Sota Entertainment, also known as West Coast Wedding DJs, is a full-service wedding entertainment company proudly serving couples throughout Southern California. Specializing in DJ & MC services, elegant lighting, photo booths, audiovisual production, and wedding ceremony officiating, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable celebrations that feel uniquely you.

We understand that every wedding brings together family and friends of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. That’s why we take the time to truly get to know each couple—your vision, your style, and your must-have moments—so we can seamlessly tailor the music, energy, and flow of your day. Our professional, friendly DJs help you feel relaxed, confident, and excited, knowing your celebration is in expert hands.

Experience You Can Trust

Founded in 2009 by owner Dakota aka DJ Sota, DJ Sota Entertainment has been part of over 1,500 weddings. Our experienced team brings extensive knowledge in event planning, coordination, and sound design for celebrations of all sizes—from intimate gatherings to large, high-energy receptions. With locations in San Clemente and Thousand Oaks, we proudly serve all of Southern California.

We also provide entertainment for private parties, corporate events, and special celebrations.

What Couples Love

Couples consistently rave about our energy, professionalism, and attention to detail—as well as the peace of mind they feel throughout the planning process. From your ceremony to your last dance, we’re there to guide the timeline, read the room, and keep the celebration flowing beautifully.

Visit our Real Weddings to see how DJ Sota Entertainment brings love stories to life—one unforgettable celebration at a time. 💍✨

FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$175

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of DJ Sota Entertainment - West Coast Wedding DJs

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Multiple reviewers highly praised DJ Sota for their wedding ceremonies and receptions, emphasizing his ability to keep the dance floor packed all night and cater to specific vibes and playlists. The DJ's professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility, and excellent communication throughout the planning process were commended. DJ Sota's dedication to understanding the couple's vision, suggesting song selections, and ensuring a seamless flow of events contributed to making each wedding a memorable and enjoyable experience for both the couple and their guests.

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Multiple reviewers highly praised DJ Sota for their wedding ceremonies and receptions, emphasizing his ability to keep the dance floor packed all night and cater to specific vibes and playlists. The DJ's professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility, and excellent communication throughout the planning process were commended. DJ Sota's dedication to understanding the couple's vision, suggesting song selections, and ensuring a seamless flow of events contributed to making each wedding a memorable and enjoyable experience for both the couple and their guests.

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Valerie Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The very best DJ!

I am so so so glad we had DJ Sota (Dakota) as our DJ for our wedding day! We had to postpone our wedding 3 times due to COVID and Dakota was there with us through it all. He was such a trooper and was always supportive and so easy to work with. On our wedding day, he was an amazing MC throughout the night and kept everyone on the dance floor having a great time! He takes time to get to know you prior to your wedding day to figure out what songs are best to play. But he also did so much more than just DJ!! Dakota made our personalized Monogram that was up on the wall in our venue. He also did all of our uplighting, pin spot lighting to really accent our florals and the venue. We used the PhotoBooth through DJ Sota which was a total hit at our wedding! They provide a photo album with a copy of every photobooth picture your guests took with a personalized message. It was SO fun to look back on these the next day and see all our friends and family having so much fun. Finally, DJ Sota provided the cold sparkler fountains for our wedding which were AMAZING and such a WOW factor during the grand entrance, first dance and other times throughout the night. Dakota did such an amazing job, I couldn't imagine our special day without DJ Sota!!! Would highly highly recommend!
Julie
Julie Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Ever

We had DJ Sota at our wedding and we are so glad we did. A wonderful experience from first contact to the last song of the night. We absolutely made the right choice! We felt listened to and cared about and our guests felt very entertained as they shredded the dance floor and vibed with our awesome DJ all night. If you want a DJ that sounds good, looks good, and truly cares about providing a super high quality experience, look no further. You found him!
J. D.
J. D. Sent on 07/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A day written in the stars

DJ Tyler was absolutely amazing! Tyler is great at what he does, his ability to read the room and get people out on the Dancefloor is unmatched… We did not have a wedding coordinator to keep the timeline going, however, we created our own timeline and went over it in detail with Tyler, And he was absolutely on top of it!! There wasn’t one thing that went wrong with our wedding, we were truly blessed… If you are lucky enough to have Dj Tyler as your wedding DJ, just know you are in great hands! five stars all across-the-board for this company, five stars all across-the-board for Tyler! Thank you to West Coast wedding DJs for making our already amazing day into the perfect day.
Amy
Amy D. Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ ever!

Dakota aka DJ Sota was super easy to work with and totally understood the vibes we were going for for each section of our wedding. He tailored his playlist to all our exact specifications and also worked in other song selections that totally worked for our group. He was also great about keeping us on track with our desired timeline. He even was a good sport with the rain and his photobooth assistant was such a trooper because she was setup on the covered patio outside. Could not recommend him more for a fun, upbeat millenial aged wedding!
Cristina
Cristina Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Danced the Night Away

One of the most important details of our wedding was the DJ and boy did we pick a GREAT one! Not only did we have an amazing time on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG, but so did our guests which made us very happy. DJ Sota really listened to our vision and was able to help give suggestions on how make the night flow perfectly. Hands down one of my favorite things about my wedding!
Glen
Glen Sent on 09/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dj sota --- fantastic!

DJ Sota was the perfect choice to DJ our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding reception being held at our home. He was instrumental in suggesting how to best use the available space since this wasn’t a standard wedding venue. He spent time with us on the phone and made a visit to check out our home so he would have a game plan prior to the day of the event (very much appreciated his extra effort!). He also corresponded and spoke with the couple to understand exactly what they wanted out of the experience.

The music was great, the event management was perfect and DJ Sota’s flexibility allowed us to have him extend his stay by an hour since the guests were still going strong on the dance floor!

If you are lucky enough to book DJ Sota for your next event, be prepared to have a GREAT time!
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Alexie Sent on 06/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So much fun!

DJ Sota was amazing during the wedding ceremony but his skills really were highlighted during the reception! From ensuring all the speeches and important dances happened on time, to making sure the playlist kept the dance floor packed all night, we LOVED DJ Sota! We got so many compliments that the playlist and songs were on point the whole time and that's all thanks to DJ Sota. He was so professional when we had our consultation (even from two different countries away) and made sure he understood the vibes and feel of what we wanted. We had a great mix of music so everyone who attended wanted to dance - no matter their age! He's also got that great "announcer" voice so that was a great bonus for getting everyone to listen lol.
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Susie Sent on 04/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Sota is awesome!

Our friends got married a few years ago and I remember having the best time at their wedding - a lot having to do with the music. So when the time came for us to book a DJ for our big day, I knew I wanted to use the same DJ ... that man ended up being DJ Sota.

I was SUPER passionate about the music for our wedding and told him I wanted to pick every song... which I imagine might be a scary thing for some DJs. But he was fine with it and gave me suggestions about how many songs and what type of tempo for each portion of the evening (pre-ceremony, cocktails, etc) and a helpful suggested song list to assist. He carefully reviewed all of my playlists and was on board with most - and gave me honest feedback about a few he thought might not work so well.

We had a great chat the week leading up to the event where I walked him through some of the non-traditional plans we had for the event. I really appreciated his thoughtful consideration and the way he rolled with everything.

He had asked if he could have a little flexibility for the reception and add in songs similar to what we had listed to help ensure that the dance floor stayed packed. Well, it was an uncharacteristically cold night in So Cal, but DJ Sota made good on his promise to keep the party going - the dance floor stayed consistently full all night!

Everyone is talking about how much fun our wedding was and DJ Sota played a huge part in the success of the evening. He was on time, professional and fun - we highly recommend him!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Sota is a Dream

From the moment he sent us his wedding worksheet, to the incredibly organized and helpful planning call to set the schedule, to the flawless dinner party music, to the dance party of our dreams, Dakota was a master of ceremonies in every sense. I had guests coming up to me at the end of the night even saying "I can't believe he played 'xyz song'! It's like he read our minds!" We asked for a dance party, and he delivered! He kicked off the party getting every single guest on the dance floor, and kept it going until the final ride-or-die friends finally shuffled away at the end of the night. He also curated impeccable cocktail hour and dinner playlists, setting the tone for our perfect evening.
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 02/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Don't even think twice! Book dj sota!

Dakota did an amazing job as our DJ! He was flexible the day of and accommodated all of our hopes and wishes for the wedding. If you are unsure about who to book look no further! He WILL make it a party. He took our song choices into account and did a great job with the layout of the playlist. He also was spot on with the sound setup for the ceremony. Professional, easy to work with, and helped us plan everything out before. Thanks for everything!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
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Real Weddings

Edna & Stephen
42 photos · 09/04/2016
Johny & Hannah
24 photos · 10/11/2015
Andrey & Tanya
32 photos · 09/27/2015

Team

Dakota J Sottosanto aka DJ Sota
Dakota J Sottosanto aka DJ Sota
Owner
Tyler Hylland
Tyler Hylland
DJ / MC
Jimmy Tran
Jimmy Tran
Photo-Booth Host

Professional Network & Endorsements

The Gardens at Los Robles Greens The Gardens at Los Robles Greens Country Club Weddings

Dakota and his team at West Coast Wedding DJs are always a pleasure to work with! Dakota is one of our preferred DJs at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens. DJ Eddie, who works for West Coast Wedding DJs was my wedding DJ because Dakota was already booked at Los Robles (he did a great job). Dakota is always punctual with his setup. He keeps the party going until the very end. He has an online portal that makes selecting your wedding songs easy and fun. I would highly recommend Dakota and anyone from West Coast Wedding DJs for your wedding or special event!

Picture Perfect Cinema Picture Perfect Cinema Wedding Videographers

I've worked with DJ Sota Entertainment on many occasions and he is one of the best out there! Highly professional and on top of everything. As a videographer it is important for the DJ to work well with us and notify us before the garter toss, first dance, cake cutting, and all the other big moments during the day. I highly recommend him!

EventFilming.net, LLC EventFilming.net, LLC Wedding Videographers

DJ Sota Entertainment is one of the best DJ and Lighting services out there. We have worked with them multiple times in the past with ease. We always work together to ensure we have the ability to capture the couple's day using their professional equipment and we have never had any issues. We highly recommend using DJ Sota Entertainment! You won't be disappointed!

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