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Jason Amarante is a seasoned wedding DJ and MC known for creating immersive, one-of-a-kind celebrations across California. With over 15 years of experience performing at weddings from Sacramento to San Diego and everywhere in between, Jason blends a deep music expertise and technical mastery with soul and style—offering both expertly mixed DJ sets and MC work that elevate the entire wedding experience. His easygoing energy and detailed approach help couples feel at ease from the very first call to the final song of the night. He is known for his professionalism, commitment to executing the client vision, and natural talent for keeping the energy up and getting guests dancing, as exemplified by his perfect 5-star rating on Yelp & what clients have said about him!
Services & Style
Jason offers a full suite of high-end wedding entertainment services, covering every moment from ceremony to grand exit:
- Pre-Ceremony & Ceremony — Curated playlists, processional/recessional, and microphones via discreet, high-fidelity PA system.
- Cocktail Hour & Dinner — Elegant, uplifting playlists to set the mood for relaxed, conversational moments.
- Reception & Dancing — Dynamic DJ sets with seamless beatmatching, “open format” genre-spanning mixes, and energy that builds the perfect arc for your celebration.
- MC Services — Clear, confident, and comfortably charismatic.
- Immersive Light & Sound — Professional lighting and sound to create a fully immersive experience that your guests won’t soon forget.
Each package includes top-tier sound equipment, a discreet ceremony sound rig, wireless mics, and customizable lighting options.
Musical Approach
Jason is an open-format DJ with a deep knowledge and love of music. From dance floor classics to deep cuts and global beats, he works with couples to create a soundtrack that reflects their unique style—not just what's trending. Genres include: Top 40, Pop, Funk, Soul, R&B, Latin, Classic Rock, Indie, Country, Hip-Hop, Bollywood, Bhangra, Americana, Jazz, Electronic, Remixed Classics, World Music, Brazilian, Portuguese, and more.
The Experience
Jason will only be taking 20 events in 2026—ensuring complete focus and a fully customized experience. Clients receive a free consultation, interactive quote options, and a collaborative playlist-building process, including must-play and do-not-play lists.
Jason Amarante is more than a wedding DJ—he's a lifelong entertainer who uses music to connect, celebrate, and create moments that last a lifetime.
Background
Jason Amarante is a SF Bay Area native, long-time tech (Google/YouTube) and entertainment industry professional, based in San Jose, California. He is a vibrant and dynamic wedding DJ who has worked close to 200 weddings & 100 corporate/private events over the past 15+ years. He is also the proud father of three children, dedicated member of several local Portuguese-American community organizations and non-profits, and leads introductory DJ lessons for children interested in building their own DJ skills.
Reviews of Jason Amarante
Review summary
Jason Amarante consistently receives glowing reviews as a wedding DJ, with multiple reviewers praising his professionalism, organization, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night long. He is commended for accommodating special song requests, creating the perfect ambiance throughout the event, and helping to coordinate different parts of the wedding day. Many couples appreciated his attention to detail and his role in making their special day memorable and seamless, highly recommending him for a fun, reliable, and top-notch DJ experience.
Get on your dancin' shoes!!
He read the room perfectly, blended genres like a pro, and somehow managed to keep everyone dancing all night long!! Guests are still talking about how fun our reception was, and that’s 100% thanks to him.
If you want a DJ who brings the energy, understands the assignment, and turns your wedding into an unforgettable party—book him. Immediately. No notes. 💃🕺
P.S. We then hired him again two years later for my husband's 50th!! Seriously the best!
The Dance Floor Was Packed All Night!!!
Perfect DJ for our Wedding!
We still get compliments about how great the music was. If you want a DJ who’s professional, fun, and truly knows how to throw a great party, Jason is your guy. Highly recommend! 🎶💃
Professional, fun, and a packed dance floor!
My husband is from Uruguay, and we had several specific song requests that aren’t easy to find. Jason went above and beyond to track them down and seamlessly incorporate them into the night, which meant so much to us and our guests.
Jason’s MC skills were outstanding—polished, professional, and never cheesy. He kept the energy perfect and the dance floor packed all night long with his great music selection and ability to read the crowd.
An added bonus was how Jason helped keep us on track with our timeline. We didn’t have a wedding planner, but he made sure the evening flowed smoothly and stayed on schedule, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy our night.
We highly recommend Jason if you’re looking for a fun, professional, and reliable wedding DJ!
Dj jason gets it
1. Good food
2. Good drinks
3. Good music
We got all three.
Jason was so fun and easy to work with. He got our list of preferred songs and knew exactly when to play each without micromanaging.
He was such a hit that our cousin used him as well! We cannot recommend him enough!
Phenomenal DJ for Wedding & Reception!
During planning, he asked us questions about our vision for our wedding day, musical and style tastes, and priorities. He gave us a sample timeline to work from and offered valuable guidance on the ceremony and rehearsal flow/sequence of events. We were married on the beach and he provided the music for the guest arrival, processional, ceremony, and recessional, plus a mic for the officiant. The sound quality was great. Once the party moved indoors, he got the vibe going immediately. We are so glad we put our trust in Jason – he’s absolutely 1st class and we recommend him very highly!
Wedding at Silver Creek Valley Country Club
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