About this vendor
Your wedding day is uniquely your own, which is why we meet with you to ensure your personal style shines through. With 12 years of experience, we understand the need to coordinate with various vendors, be a Master of Ceremonies and stay within your budget.
Details
Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Classical
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Latin
- Pop
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2014 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.033 reviews
Ray and I hit it off from the very first conversation! He is a VERY personable guy and one of the most professional vendors I have worked with in a long time. You can tell he enj...
oys what he does and values his business and clients. He played exactly what I requested but will make suggestions if you don't have it all planned out. He kept the party going and the guests engaged. So glad I found him! Thank you Ray!!!
I first met ray back in 2020 when my brother got married, i was not engaged, but i told him, "ray when it's my turn, you will be my DJ no questions asked." FAST FORWARD to 2021, i...
get engaged! and i called my brother that same day and i asked him for rays number!
HE IS THE BEST!
we met in person, he gave me a todo list. AND fast forward to a week before, he invited us to meet again.
When i tell you he is knowledgeable, and good at what he does, it would be an understatement.
He reads you an d its like he knows what type of music goes well with you.
my now husband was worried because well we are mexican, but assured him he had nothing to worry about.
The day of the wedding both him and i were blown away. everyone loved him, his music is amazing and he is just an overall amazing person.
We look forward to working with him in the future again.
love-Cedillo family
DJ Ray was the absolute BEST DJ we could have had at our wedding. Hands down the best host and MC. We didn’t have to worry about the timeline of events or what was coming next etc....
He handled the whole thing with great energy and not only did we love him from the start, but out family & friends did also! A few people asked me after that day where I found him because they were either engaged and currently planning or giving him as recommendations to friends for upcoming events! He has nothing but 5 stars for a reason & that’s on the quality and heart he has in his business. Thank you Ray for making people happy and loving what you do, cause if it wasn’t for you, our reception wouldn’t have been outstanding. If you’re searching for a DJ for your wedding or any events, he’s your guy!!! ❤️
- The Castro’s
DJ Sugar Ray is the best DJ and emcee out there! He was the DJ/ emceefor my wedding. He goes above and beyond for the bride and groom to make sure their day is the best day and tha...
t it runs smoothly. He kept our dance floor poppin and also surprised us with his singing. We absolutely loved him. All our guests thought he was awesome and loved him too. Ray is outgoing, funny, punctual, entertaining, reliable, and most important he knows music and can read a crowd. He worked so well with our photographer and the timeline. He was so pleasant to be around. Honestly if you don't hire him as your DJ you are making a mistake. He's the best of the best! He's actually passionate about music and DJ-ing. My husband and I were and still are so happy with everything Ray did for us. We will always recommend him to our friends, family, and anyone who will need a DJ. Book with him ASAP he is popular and his schedule fills up fast!
Thank you Ray!!!
DJ Ray is simply awesome. From the very beginning he was punctual with communication, and made me confidant that he would keep my wedding fun and without stress for me as my emcee...
. He made sure my favorite songs were played, had the ENTIRE group of guests laughing, dancing, and having a great time. I received so many compliments from our guests about how great DJ Ray is. I can't thank him enough for being the emcee and DJ at our wedding reception, and I cannot recommend him enough.
DJ Cartwright was absolutely incredible for our wedding this past April! Throughout the entire process he let us know exactly what to expect, helped us pick out great song choices ...
for the different aspects of the wedding, and was just a fun guy to talk too!
During our wedding, he made sure that we kept on schedule and made sure my husband and I were where we needed to be, when we needed to be there. During the reception dance party, nobody ever stopped dancing and he truly knew how to read the vibe of the party to make sure everyone was having a great time!
We HIGHLY recommend Ray to anyone who is looking to go that extra mile to ensure that their wedding is PERFECT!
Thank you so much for the perfect wedding day Ray! :)
Ray was the DJ/Emcee for our wedding on April 7, 2018. But the fun didn't start on that day, it started the first time I talked to him on the phone. He came highly recommended, an...
d he did not disappoint! He was so patient, as I changed my song requests several times over the eight months of planning for our special day. As we got closer to the date, he helped me come up with an itinerary and worked with the photographer (they had worked together before, which was a plus) to ensure everything flowed smoothly on our wedding day. He even helped calm my nerves on the phone a couple of days before the wedding when a storm threatened to ruin our outdoor event. He assured me, he'd been doing what he does best for many years, and everything would be just fine. In fact, our wedding day was better that fine. It was such a great day. Ray made sure everyone had a great time, played music everyone could dance to, and kept things moving right along. We finally had to tell everyone to go home or they would have partied all night long. My family and friends are still talking about him. So if you want to have a great party, no matter what your event may be, book Ray. You will not be disappointed!
So I was the Maid of Honor and I have to say that if I was going to get married all over again I would have chosen Ray. He was so enthusiastic and professional. You could not poss...
ibly do better than him. He complemented everyone, did a great job with the music, and even impressed my almost sixty-year-old dad. Definitely choose Ray for your event. He is amazing!
Ray was our DJ for our wedding on 12.31.16, he made our NYE wedding one no one will ever forget!
I'll echo what everyone else has already stated... Weddings: HIRE THIS MAN! Ray is...
the absolute best when it comes to DJing. He is incredibly prepared, and takes his craft very seriously but also knows how to have a great time (and makes sure everyone else has a great time as well!)
Ray knows how to read a crowd and knows how to keep the party going, I don't think the dance floor was ever empty. Ray truly is the complete package and I highly recommend hiring him. Thanks again, Ray!
I would have to say that I am one to do my research. After looking on several websites and comparing some quotes, DJ Ray was the best by far! We were married in October and did not...
have a lot of dancers in our crowd. Ray got every single person out on the floor! He entertained everyone. If I didn't live so far away, I would pick him again for any upcoming party. Thank you so very much for making our night even more memorable!
DJ Ray kept the party going and made sure everyone was having a good time. He was great about checking in on the bride and groom, clearing requests with us, and keeping us on sched...
ule without making us feel rushed. We would definitely use him again if we needed DJ.
Thanks DJ Ray!
I can't say enough great things about Ray. He was great to work with, made the process very simple and truly made our reception the best night of our lives. Everyone had a fantasti...
c time-no matter their age- and are still talking about how great he was! He was entertaining, very talented, and his ability to both start the party and keep it going, was much more than we were expecting. I want all of my friends to hire him for their events so I can experience his talent again and again! Thank you for making our wedding an absolute dream come true!
DJ Ray was absolutely fantastic! He coordinated my entire reception, leading us from speeches to dinner, from cake to special dances, and so on. This gave us the flow we were look...
ing for without having to arrange and coordinate it ourselves. At our initial meeting, I knew DJ Ray would be key to a great reception. He was very professional and went through the reception step by step, song by song so I knew what to expect. I made a few changes to our song choices in the days before our wedding, and DJ Ray was so accommodating, making sure we were both on exactly the same page. Of all the things a bride deals with, I knew there would be no concerns when it came to the DJ because we had selected someone who is so professional and great at what he does! Our guests loved him! He made everyone laugh on multiple occasions and accommodated any requests they had. In planning our reception, my main goal was to deliver a great celebration that all of our guests would enjoy. DJ Ray made it better than I could have imagined. Everyone was dancing and had an amazing night!
DJ Ray was awesome. Everyone of my wedding guests loved him and this is saying a lot for an Asian crowd who don't normally care for lot of a music or dancing. He can read the crowd...
and turn a silent moment into a laughing moment. He helps with you with putting together a timeline and provided you with a pre-wedding CD. My wedding started on time and end of time with DJ Ray while ensuring that everyone was having a good time. If you hire DJ Ray for your wedding you will not regret it. He is also very affordable compared to many of the DJs that provide the same service.
DJ Sugar Ray did a great job at getting and keeping the party going. He got everyone out on the dance floor, even people that hadn't danced in years.
We had three strong referrals to use Mr. Cartwright's D.J. service. He traveled very far from his home and stayed the night in Tahoe the night of our wedding. A month after the wed...
ding, we still had folks coming up to us, commending D.J. SugarRay. He added style, and made our night perfect.
It was clear Mr. Cartwright was a professional the moment we contacted him 6 months prior to the wedding. he continued his excellent service days after the ceremony. He attached an email complete with about 50 pictures he took of the night from his D.J. booth.
He took complete control of the night and was courteous to my bride and I when he pulled us aside for additional instructions or suggestions. He read our audience perfectly and catered to the audience in every aspect of the ceremony. I simply can't describe just how helpful he was to us.
He literally gathered all of the wedding party, rallied us together and even personally fixed each one of our ties and pocket squares.
I get chills thinking about what our ceremony would have been without him. Secretly, I think for the service he provided to us, he was quite underpriced (but don't tell him I said that).
I would recommend D.J. SugarRay Cartwright to any wedding of any capacity, venue, or age group. this guy is a professional.
I don't know where to start. DJ Ray is Amazing!!! My Wife and I were in a tight spot. We hired a DJ through the venue we rented for our day. Long story short, the DJ hadn't met...
with us and kept putting our appt to go over music for the wedding off. This guy didn't know who we were yet he was supposed to play music and MC for our wedding. We got rid of that reject with the quickness.
Knowing how much my wife worries i knew I had to do something fast. I googled wedding DJ's and found a long list of DJ's. I figured i wouldn't have any options since it was only 2 weeks til the wedding. I came across Ray's profile online and looked up his website. We decided to give Ray a call and just explain the dilemma we were in. It must have been a blessing from above. After telling Ray what we had been experiencing, Ray with his calm demeanor told us not to worry because he was free that day. He told us to see if we could get our money back from the venue for the DJ and if we could he would be happy to be our DJ.
My wife and I met up with Ray a few days later and we went over the songs we wanted to play for the wedding ceremony. Ray asked if he could be free to add some of his personality to the services and we agreed. We both walked away from Ray's home office with confidence and like a boulder had been lifted off our shoulders.
The day of the event Ray showed up on time just like he said he would. I met with him as he observed the venue. Ray set up for the ceremony and was very attentive with me and my bride right before everything was set to begin. I wouldn't expect this out of a DJ but he was very helpful.
Ray is so professional he made it look like he had be planning for our wedding for months. Everything was on point with the schedule. The most important thing was that the music and Ray's MC abilities are paramount. Our wedding was a bit unique in the way of the demographic of guest. The more mature crowd, mixed with young, white, black and latin. I'm a huge Salsa fan and knew that Ray would be able to deliver but again that's a wide rage to cater to. All I can say is he exceeded our expectations by far. Our family and friends appeared to have had a great time. My wife and I had a freaking blast. Next to Marrying my best friend, because of Ray I wish we could do it again. That's how much fun we had. The last over the top thing that Ray did was he posted pictures that he took that night on his facebook page for us to enjoy.
If you are getting married or throwing a party, you need to look no further. You need to call this man and tell him what you need and he will take care of the rest.....GUARANTEED!!!!
Thanks Ray!!!
He was the first vendor I booked because I knew that the DJ would be playing one of the most important roles in our wedding- master of ceremonies. I couldn't have been more pleased...
with our decision. Ray is a blast to work with and extremely flexible. We were married in a remote location and , given the weather, experienced some technical difficulties- Ray was on top of it! And, the best part is that our guests were none the wiser- the ceremony went off without a hitch, and the music was playing all night long!
DJ Sugarray is the best. High quality sound systems with a great selection of music material.
Amazing!! We found Ray after looking at some reviews on DJs on Yelp after we started having issues with our booked DJ 2 weeks out from our wedding. Superman Ray came through for us...
and saved our special day. We had a 1st meeting at his home office and went over everything, we came out of that meeting with so much knowledge and confidence in our day. (Which was fast approaching)
On our wedding day, he was so professional, showed up early to set up and meet the other vendors, and rocked our reception! Everyone was asking about our DJ and complimenting us. He was so personable, kept the crowd on the dance floor, and moved our night along taking care of each event.
I highly recommend Ray for any event if your looking to liven the crowd, keep everyone happy and engaged, and looking for a great time. We would hire Ray again in a heartbeat! Book Him!! He's worth every penny!!
My Husband and I heard about Mr. Ray Cartwright through a family friend, who knew someone who had him DJ'ing at his wedding.
When we met with Ray the first time, we had no clue w...
hat we needed. Ray had great ideas and was very professional yet very friendly about everything. He gave us great advice on what kind of music to play for all types and ages of people to get them dancing.
My husband and I changed out minds on a few songs a few different times along the way and Ray was very understanding and always happy to hear from us.
The Monday prior to the wedding, when the bride and groom are suppose to be calling and confirming with all the vendors, Ray called me to make sure everything was set and that we were on the same page. I appreciated that soo soo much. I could tell he really cared about our wedding day and wanted to make sure everything went perfect for us.
The wedding day, Ray showed up early to set up at our two different locations. He was ready to go and was on top of everything. He coordinated all of the ceremony songs and everyone's entrances.
Once the ceremony was over, he was quick to pack up his equipment and make it to the reception hall prior to our guests. He was so entertaining that most of our guests didn't even realize that our cocktail hour was more like a cocktail hour and a half. Once my husband and I arrived at the reception hall, Ray made sure he had all of the bridal parties names correctly and the couples paired up correctly. Then he announced us.
He did amazing at getting just about everyone up and dancing. People that I would never expect to get up and shake it, actually were. It was great. It was a good time.
The entire time, he was coordinating and working with the photographers and venue managers so well to make sure everything was running smoothly and on time.
Mr. Cartwright was personable, friendly, kind, caring, hilarious and the perfect person for our wedding. I would not have done it any other way. Our guests were so entertained and having such a wonderful time.
I have people still calling me and talking about how GREAT our DJ was. "Best DJ I've Ever Seen" "Can You Believe Who Was All Dancing" "I Will Need His Name and Contact Information For When I Get Married" "He was AWESOME"
Sooo Many wonderful comments about Ray.
Bottom Line: He did an amazing job. People would be missing out not having him at their DJ for any and all events that need a life to the party.
DJ Sugar Ray was absolutely amazing...my husband and I can not stop talking about how perfect the day was and DJ sugar ray made this possible. It's been three weeks since our weddi...
ng and we still run into people who express how much fun they had and how GREAT our DJ was!! Thank you so much Ray...I will recommend your services to everyone I know throwing a party!! You truly exceeded our expectations!
Let me tell you...our wedding day was hectic (just like everyone elses). You think you remembered everything or figured out every little detail but rest a sure something will happe...
n. I remeber looking for DJ's and good ol Yelp helped me find the best one out there! DJ Sugar Ray gave excellent customer service from the moment he called me to set up a meeting. We met to go over the style of wedding and put together a playlist of our favorite songs as well as a timeline! Honestly that timeline was a GOD sent because he has been in the industry for years and he gave wonderful advice on when we should place our dancers/singers and other normal wedding rituals. Then once the wedding started he communicated with the venue about dinner serving and everything else, he was ON TOP of it and gave me the chance to relax and not worry about the timeline or anything else. He is more than a DJ and I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him to anyone out there!!!! His price is reasonable and trust me you will want to give him a good tip at the end of the night. Thank you DJ Sugar Ray for being such a big part of our wedding day. :)
As I married my new wife on Friday, July 26th 2013, DJ Sugar Ray Cartwright made sure that my wedding went as planned, stayed on schedule, and the attendees were well entertained. ...
He did a wonderful job, and I can't thank him enough (niether myself nor my new wife).
If I were to do it again, I would hire DJ Sugar Ray.
Thank you very much for helping to make my wedding a success, my wife more than happy, as well as what some of my guests feel was one of the best weddings that they have ever attended.
Thank you
My husband and I didn't bother checking out any other DJ's because we knew when we were planning our wedding, we were going to book Carwright's DJ Services (DJ Sugar Ray). He was t...
he DJ at my cousin's wedding a few years ago and he was awesome -- it was a no brainer. When it came time for our wedding, DJ Sugar Ray was amazing. Not only does he know how to get a party started, and keep it going, he also took care of the music and timeline of the ceremony and reception from start to finish. DJ Sugar Ray was helpful with picking out songs for specific moments, and he remained patient with my last minute song changes. I could go on about our wonderful experience working with DJ Sugar Ray but I will just close by saying he is the best and you'd be silly not to book Cartwright's DJ Services for your event!
f you're searching for the man who will rock your wedding, look no further! Ray recently gave 110% to my husband and I at our October 7th wedding. He is professional, reliable, p...
ersonable, caring, and attentive. As a bride, I felt that he was really on top of my needs - he seemed to be everywhere! Whether he was taking photos, schmoozing with the guests, calming down the bridal party (even lending a hand with wardrobe!), or just making sure I was informed of our "timeline" --- I couldn't have asked for anything better!
Outside of all that, our guests LOVED him - not only at the wedding, but well after, many of our friends and family have just raved about Ray and how much fun they had at our wedding, crediting a big part of its success to Ray himself. One guest even got his card and is planning on booking him for her holiday company party! He took our "must" playlist and mixed it with favorites for everyone in attendance and the outcome was perfect - everyone was happy with his selections and danced the night away!
On a side note, but something that was really wonderful for me, Ray was the first person to send me pictures of our wedding (our photographer, who is also excellent, is very busy and I guess a little behind!) and I love them! Just seeing part of our day through his eyes has been helpful in quelling my desire while waiting for the professional shots to arrive.
Bottom line, we made the right choice in going with DJ Sugar Ray and would recommend him to anyone and everyone! He's top notch and you'll never find anyone better :)
I may have been one of the pickiest brides out there when it came to every detail and vendor that I chose for my wedding. I got married at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisc...
o. Hands down Ray was the BEST vendor we hired. Not only is he an amazing DJ, but he is a great MC and that is very important to consider when hiring a wedding DJ. He kept the events flowing on time and was amazing at getting the crowd excited. All our guests raved about Ray after our wedding and I would highly recommend him to any couple out there looking for a wedding DJ.
Ray was amazing!!
He was accommodating, personable, kept the energy moving & our guests and my husband had SO much FUN @ our wedding bc of Ray!!!
Highly recommend hiring Ray an...
d his DJ company for any event - especially your very special day!!!
My entire experience with DJ Cartwright Services both with Ray and Robert (Robert being the actual DJ for my wedding) was nothing short of amazing! From day one we all just hit it ...
off and were on the same page. They were so easy going and knew what they were doing. They listened to us and really wanted to get to know us so they could accommodate us well. They offered great advice and even printed us a timeline for the day of events which really helped me lay the foundation since I was planning the wedding all by myself with no planner. Robert came through with such great music and had everyone on their feet dancing!! I had never danced so much in my entire life!! Thank you guys at DJ Cartwright Services, you guys ROCK and I look forward to working with you guys again in the future!!!
Amazing, Funny, Professional, Energenic, and on-time! I got so many compliments on my Dj. He was go geat and he even when above and beyond and took pictures for me! Great Guy!
From the ceremony to the last dance, Ray kept the party going with a great flow. This was my first (and only) time around the block, and Ray was so patient with us as we worked out...
our wedding plans. He created a wedding CD months before the wedding that we were able to practice and rehearse with . We also had a few special requests, and Ray executed better than expected (with a little help from our wedding party). If you're looking for an honest, experienced, fun, and affordable wedding DJ, look no further!
DJ Ray made my wedding move so smoothly. He kept everything on track. He is so funny and personable and he kept the party going. He had great songs for the cake cutting and really ...
made it fun... we had him play low music outsie during cocktail hour and then he moved his stuff into the reception hall. Then I hadn't noticed that we hired him until 9am but needed him until 10. We discussed if he could stay and he totally did. It was such a great day!!
We couldn't get Ray but we got his 'main man' Robert Garcia. Robert isn't extraordinarily outgoing in terms of being an emcee but he did such a fantastic job as our DJ. The music ...
was great. So many people are saying it was the most fun wedding they've ever attended. The dance floor was packed all night.;Can't think of anything
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