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DJ Sota Entertainment - West Coast Wedding DJs

DJ Sota Entertainment - West Coast Wedding DJs

San Clemente, CA
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    Cristina T. Sent on 11/14/2023
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    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!
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    Glen H. Sent on 09/10/2023
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    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 I. Sent on 06/04/2023
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    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 S. Sent on 04/03/2023
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    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!
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    Lindsey T. Sent on 03/07/2023
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    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.
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    Thomas M. Sent on 02/20/2023
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    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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    Alexa A. Sent on 11/04/2022
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    Amazing DJ

    We had an absolute blast at our reception! Dj Sotas song selection and transitions were phenomenal, and he was professional and extremely kind.
    I highly recommend him for any party.
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    Edith A. Sent on 07/18/2022
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    Excellent!

    Tyler was great! Very professional!
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    Naomi J. Sent on 08/01/2021
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    Great DJ! Such a fun time!

    We had DJ Miles perform at our post-elopement celebration at El Adobe de Capistrano. Both he and Dakota listened carefully to the unique music taste my husband and I had. He brought so much fun energy and kept the crowd going for our dance party! As a customer, I felt heard and understood. You can really tell that DJ Miles cared about our experience and always kept the party happy and uppity. I'm so appreciative to have had such an amazing DJ at our event and I 10/10 would recommend them to anyone.
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    Sean D. Sent on 12/03/2019
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    Glorious Soundtrack to our Wedding

    Dakota of DJ Sota Entertainment was the perfect DJ for our wedding. He took our ideas and made them reality. Not only did he take our ideas and execute them perfectly, but he offered suggestions based on prior experience of the venue, and he could not of been more spot on. I had some decent expectations for our soundtrack during the ceremony but Dakota knew exactly what I wanted and gave me just that. I definitely recommend DJ Sota Entertainment for any party hosting needs!
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    Monica Sent on 12/01/2019
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    Fantastic DJ and MC

    DJ Sota was the DJ and MC for our wedding at the Westlake Village Inn. He also provided uplighting and photo booth services. We interviewed several DJs in the LA area before meeting and signing with DJ Sota. We were instantly impressed by how professional he was; he showed up to our first meeting with a laptop to showcase prior weddings at our venue. He had great insights about weddings at our location, which was super useful when we worked through room layout and reception logistics.

    Hiring the right DJ was our top priority after selecting the venue. We wanted to keep the dance floor packed the entire night. DJ Sota delivered! He gave us a detailed worksheet to plan our playlist and "filler music". Though we were very specific about our playlist, we were confident that DJ Sota understood our taste and vibe. He is as structured or flexible as you want him to be. Some DJs we met said they would take a few "do-not-play" songs but otherwise would "do their thing". Some DJs we met said to give them the full playlist and they would play it. DJ Sota made us feel very comfortable that he could give us the experience we wanted without needing micromanagement. He is very responsive via email and phone.

    We had the TIME OF OUR LIVES!! Highly, highly recommend!!!
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    Laura Sent on 09/28/2019
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    Awesome DJ!

    We hired DJ Sota for our wedding and he was fantastic! From our first call with him, we knew he was the best choice for us. He was very professional, easy to work with and made the music selection process so simple! He worked well with our wedding and venue coordinators. He created a timeline for our wedding and kept everything on schedule. My husband had emailed Dakota the morning of our wedding with a quick revision for one of our songs, and he was able to make the change without any issues. We enjoyed working with DJ Sota and would highly recommend him!
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    Ashley W. Sent on 11/15/2019
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    Amazing - everything we wanted in a DJ!

    DJ Sota was fantastic! The music was the number one thing I cared about during our wedding, and I’m so glad we hired him as it was everything I wanted for the day. He’s punctual, polite, upbeat and really listened to the vibe we wanted throughout the evening. We had a call with him ahead of the wedding to go over our music selections and wish list to make sure we were totally comfortable the day of, and he listened to everything we asked for. He did a great job reading the room as well and making sure the dance floor didn’t die down! I had so many people come up to me to say the music/DJ were great. My day-of planner also caused some confusion on when the speeches were happening, and DJ Sota stepped in to fix it and made sure it ran according to plan, which we were very grateful for. Would definitely hire him for any wedding or party needs!
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    Laura Sent on 10/03/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing!!!

    Dakota did an amazing job as our DJ for our big day! From the beginning he was very responsive and helpful. He really listened to what we wanted played at our wedding, and kept the dance floor poppin all night. He was very tasteful in his MCing and had smooth transitions from our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and activities during our reception. Our guests commented on how much they loved the music, and how they haven’t danced that much at a wedding! You will not regret having Dakota play at your wedding, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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    Donna G. Sent on 07/16/2019
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    Easy to work with, professional and prepared

    We hired Dakota to DJ our wedding 2 weeks ago and he was fantastic. The music was super important to us since we weren't hiring a band. He was easy to work with, very prepared and made the pre-wedding process simple. He knew how to get people dancing and has a fun and likeable personality. He also kept everything running on time. I would definitely recommend him for any event.

    DJ Sota Entertainment - West Coast Wedding DJs's reply:

    Thank you so much! Congratulations once again!! It was a great celebration and I am thankful you had a great time with your family and friends.
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    Shelby Sent on 12/05/2018
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    DJ Josiah was the best!

    DJ Josiah and DJ Sota were so easy to book with for our wedding! It was stress-free, easy, and so accommodating. They were able to talk to me on the phone a few times before the big day and got the gist of the flow and guests that were coming. I was able to tell them the vibe we were going for and they delivered! I gave them full rein to feel the crowd and play what fit the theme we talked about over the phone. It was incredible! The flow of the night was perfect, DJ Josiah interacted the right amount, and played banger after banger. Our guests still are commenting on how fun the night was and it was all thanks to the DJ! So thank you guys for everything you did! So professional.
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    Danny K. Sent on 10/17/2018
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    DJ Sota Was Perfect

    DJ Sota was great. He helped with our day of timeline with our wedding coordinator, and knew everything we needed and helped with everything we wanted. He helped tailor all music to our tastes but with our guests in mind. The dance floor was full all night. The lighting and sound were perfect. Your DJ is your MC so don't skimp and don't deal with national companies sourcing their local contractors.
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    Aleksandra Sent on 08/14/2018
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    I can't say enough wonderful things about DJ Sota! From our first call with him, he was professional and personable - a cut above others we spoke with. Every interaction with him gave us increasing confidence that we were in good hands. On the actual day of the wedding, he was amazing. He listened to what we wanted in terms of vibe and honored the songs I wanted him to play while keeping things moving along smoothly. When we had some last minute changes at the end of the night, he pulled them off and made it look easy. The music for the wedding was a big deal to me and he pulled off exactly what we wanted! I can't say enough about how trustworthy and professional and talented he is!!
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    Andrea Sent on 08/03/2018
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    The recent wedding of our son and daughter-in-law was a big hit thanks to the professional services of DJ Sota. He showed up in a timely manner, honored all of our requests, made each toast and dance special, had music selected for the younger crowd, and even surprised us with a few of his added numbers! We loved the lighting and photo booth as well!
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    Melanie Sent on 06/25/2018
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    DJ Sota was the perfect addition to our wedding. He is great at reading the room and finding the right "groove" for your event. He did a fantastic job as our MC and DJ for our wedding. Their company also has a photo booth which is a big plus. Our guests loved it!
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    Susan Sent on 04/29/2018
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    DJ Sota was top notch- he was professional & totally gets how to make an event awesome! He did a great job helping us plan to run of show with song suggestions, ideas for making the reception engaging for our guests and helping us plan the timing of the ceremony and reception. He handled the entire event with class & the dancing mix was a blast. He was easy to work with, fair in his price and generally made the evening such a blast. Highly recommend.

    DJ Sota Entertainment - West Coast Wedding DJs's reply:

    Thank you so much for the testimonial. It is greatly appreciated. It was an honor to DJ for you.
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    Griselda Sent on 11/01/2017
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    DJ Sota Entertainment was a pleasure to work with. From the start he made our music planning such a breeze. He is very organized, professional and very detailed in planning music for ceremony and reception. My husband and I highly recommend him. Although we did not have a large wedding, he was flexible in providing a package which fit our needs.

    DJ Sota Entertainment - West Coast Wedding DJs's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review. It was our pleasure DJing your wedding in Ventura. We were so glad to see even though you only had 30 guest we had a fun dance session and celebration!
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    Astrid Sent on 10/24/2017
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    Dakota was awesome to work with and played all our requested songs. Our call with him before to walk through our timeline and make suggestions was super helpful!

    DJ Sota Entertainment - West Coast Wedding DJs's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review. Had a great time DJing your wedding!
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    Kaitlin Sent on 09/17/2017
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    Music has been a huge part of our relationship and we knew we wanted our day to be filled with the music that we really loved, and so we knew picking the right DJ was crucial. Dakota (DJ Sota) was absolutely fantastic! We spent hours putting together our own MASSIVE playlist of 60+ songs for our cocktail hour and another 60+ songs for dinner/dancing to send to him, because we wanted to make sure the music we wanted was played. However, it was in no particular order and it had way too many songs for the evening, so I was curious what he was going to end up doing with it. When we met for our final details meeting with him and our wedding planner, Kristen Black, it was clear that he had done his research! While he knew most of the artists we put down, he had already looked up the few songs he didn't have or hadn't heard of, and had excellent suggestions for how to weave in our music and the music for the masses (classic wedding songs) that we wanted to include as well to make everyone happy. He had also started putting some of the songs in order based on what he thought would flow best. I was impressed with his professionalism - he had a number of things he wanted to get through to ensure he had a clear idea of our vision for the day, but we also had fun just chatting and getting to know each other a bit too. By the end of the meeting, I had no doubt that Dakota was going to deliver on an amazing day! And he did! On the day of, everything went off without a hitch! He stuck to the timeline and found a way to weave in all of our must hear music (which we, of course, put in bold on the massive list we had already sent him...we were so over the top!). People still talk about how incredible the music was and how much fun everyone had! The dance floor was packed all night and there was no awkward down time! The flow of the music and the evening was absolutely perfect and we owe that to our fantastic DJ, Dakota, and wedding planner, Kristen!
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