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Welcome to Sound Illusions! We are a licensed and insured Disc Jockey and Lighting company that has been serving San Diego & North County Areas for over 20 years. Our goal is to go beyond your expectations and to provide you musical and lighting memories that will last forever. Sound Illusions is a full service Event & Wedding DJ, with services for; lighting, montages, entertainment, music, rentals, & parties!

Clients in San Diego, Temecula, & North County, California have enjoyed our services for years and continually return to us for the best and most unique lighting, DJ, music, and entertainment experience. Wedding Lighting & Music is just one of our specialties, but we also offer unique event experiences that will leave memories to last a lifetime! We work within your budget to give you affordable rates and services! Let us work with you one-on-one to create a plan specifically for you.

At Sound Illusions, we focus on giving you the service YOU want, the way YOU want it! We only play the music you want to hear and create lighting moods that fit your event perfectly.

We have built relationships all over California and offer modern and customized event services for all your needs. We have been very active in the Wedding community for many years and have the experience in providing entertainment throughout California! We offer extensive DJ and Lighting services as well as other party, wedding, and event needs.

We focus on you and your big day! Weddings in San Diego are known for their extravagance and we can show you how to have the event of your dreams with professional music, lighting, and event rentals. Let Sound Illusions work with you one-on-one to create the exact look you have been searching for and create a musical energy that will have all your guests raving about your big day! Contact us today to get started booking your big event.

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Frequently asked questions

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
Photobooth
Projector
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$100

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Sound Illusions

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Reviewers rave about Sound Illusions as a wedding DJ/MC and photo booth provider. They praise clear communication, organization, and flexibility with playlists and timing. The DJ kept the dance floor full, handled announcements smoothly, and added great lighting and a popular photo booth. Many highly recommend them.

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Reviewers rave about Sound Illusions as a wedding DJ/MC and photo booth provider. They praise clear communication, organization, and flexibility with playlists and timing. The DJ kept the dance floor full, handled announcements smoothly, and added great lighting and a popular photo booth. Many highly recommend them.

Fabiana
Fabiana Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Manny with Sound illusions Carlsbad, CA

Manny was the DJ for our outdoor wedding at Leo Carrillo Ranch. Manny was very sweet and easygoing. We had 3 phone meetings to discuss ceremony, cocktail, dinner, and dance music as well as announcements that needed to be made throughout the evening. Manny was open to have in person meetings but we had a few things come up that kept us from doing so. I loved that I was able to choose my music and provided Manny with Spotify links. Manny provided a microphone for the ceremony as well as the speech.  He was very professional, punctual, and had great pricing. I was also super excited about renting his huge LOVE light up letters. Manny was happy to go along with all of our suggestions. For the ceremony you will need processional and recessional music that Manny has great suggestions for. Manny provided us with his email and phone number. We felt like he made plenty of time for us and ensured we had all of our questions answered. He provided us with a planning document that we worked on together.
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 06/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ, MC, and Photobooth!

We chose Manny to be our DJ and MC for our wedding and are so happy with our decision!! His communication was amazing and he was easy to work with. He made the music planning process easy! He set everything up on wedding day perfectly, kept the energy high for the dance floor, and was flexible with any small changes. We also chose to do the Photo Booth, and it was a hit for our guests! We definitely recommend Sound Illusions! 
Christie
Christie Sent on 03/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

For a Fun Wedding Hire Manny!

I planned my sister’s wedding and I couldn’t have found a better DJ than Manny from Sound Illusions! From the very beginning, he was professional, organized, and incredibly easy to work with. He took the time to understand the vibe that my sister wanted for her wedding and he absolutely nailed it.
The music during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception flowed perfectly, and the dance floor was packed all night long—which says everything! He read the crowd so well and kept the energy up without ever being over-the-top. It was a small wedding (only 30 guests) and my sister was so worried that nobody would be dancing. That was not the case! So many of our guests commented on how great the music was and they were so disappointed for the night to end.
We also appreciated how smoothly Manny handled announcements and transitions throughout the evening. Everything felt effortless and fun. If you’re looking for a DJ who will help make your wedding unforgettable, we highly recommend Manny from Sound Illusions.
Lydia
Lydia Sent on 07/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Manny is the Man!

Manny was incredible! From the first call, he stood out by asking about our wedding vision, not just the music. He helped build our timeline, suggested fun ideas, and stayed super communicative throughout. On the day, he brought great energy, made smooth announcements, and played all our must-plays while avoiding every “no” song (which impressed our married friends who’d had issues with their DJs).

Guests kept telling us how great he was! He showed up to our rehearsal, coordinated seamlessly with our vendors (including a harpist!), and added lighting that truly elevated the space. We couldn’t be happier that we chose him.
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Sophie Sent on 07/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Manny rocked it

Manny exceeded our expectations! He was super organized before our wedding, with a google doc for us to fill out with our different playlists and music preferences, all of our different music timelines, etc. He met with us via phone call before the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page. He did an amazing job executing our musical preferences, announcing all of the fun moments throughout the night, and going along with some of our funky/crazy ideas. He even took a fun video of our night which was an amazing surprise to wake up to the morning after our wedding! Thanks Manny!
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Harold Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Manny the DJ was AWESOME!

We were referred to Manny from a fellow DJ who was booked for our date. It was a home run! Manny did such a great job in every aspect. The preparation, MC announcements, dance music choices, and on and on. To top it off he is a very funny, very easy person to work with. Excellent pricing too. Definitely I would recommend to my friends and family. Thanks Manny for doing such a great job at my daughters wedding!
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Kyla Sent on 06/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding/ party ever

Manny was our DJ 6/21 and absolutely killed it! We wanted to have a party and make the music us, and he did just that! 2 calls prior to the big day to go over everything and we had so many guests say how good of a job he did! Highly recommend!!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 05/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Manny was amazing!

We were on the dance floor all night. Manny was so kind and fun. Timely throughout planning process and day of. Would absolutely recommend!
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Jennifer Sent on 05/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ

Manny was able to bring such a positive energy to our perfect wedding day! Between his strong communication, flexibility with scheduling, accommodating our needs, friendly, personable personality and talent and expertise with providing us with the music we were looking from the start to finish of our event, we couldn’t have asked for a better DJ and person to help plan our big day! Highly recommend :)
David
David Sent on 05/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Think no further - Manny is the best

Manny was an incredible DJ for our wedding reception—he brought the perfect energy and enthusiasm to keep the party going all night. He was professional, pleasant, and easy to work with from the start, even helping us shape the schedule to fit our vision. His attention to detail and ability to read the crowd made a huge difference. We couldn’t be happier with his performance and highly recommend him—5/5!
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